Article 7. Capacity Building for youth workers
Capacity Building for youth workers in Patras, Greece

April 2026 - Capacity Building for Youth Workers: Upcoming Event in Greece

On 13, 14 and 15 May 2026, youth workers from seven countries will gather in Patras, Greece, for a three-day capacity building mobility. The event is organised by the Leaders for Future project.

Strengthening the Support Ecosystem

By empowering youth workers with new knowledge, skills, and tools, the project is strengthening the wider ecosystem that supports young women in entrepreneurship. Youth workers need continuous capacity building to enhance their impact on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and social development. This means strengthening training programmes, expanding reach, fostering strategic partnerships, and sharing knowledge across borders.

From Blended Learning to Hands-On Practice

The mobility follows the completion of the project's blended learning course. Participants have already completed both online and in-person training. Now, they will come together in Greece to put that learning into practice.

A total of 21 youth workers from partner organisations across Spain, Greece, Norway, Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina will attend the event.

What Will Happen During the Three Days?

The programme is designed to be practical and interactive. Activities include:

  • Training on tailored support services – learning how to adapt guidance to the individual needs of young women
  • Role-playing and simulations – practising how to provide support and guidance to young women who want to become entrepreneurs
  • Field visits to successful initiatives – seeing real examples of entrepreneurship support in action
  • Training on gender sensitivity – understanding how to address the specific barriers young women face

These hands-on sessions are intended to strengthen the ability of youth workers to support young women effectively, with a strong focus on practical guidance and inclusive approaches.

Why This Matters

Youth workers play a critical role in helping young women turn their ideas into real businesses. But they need more than just theory. They need opportunities to practise, to learn from each other, and to see what works in different contexts.

This mobility in Greece provides exactly that. By the end of the three days, participants will return to their home organisations with new skills, fresh ideas, and stronger networks.

Looking Ahead

The Leaders for Future project continues to build capacity across the Western Balkans and beyond. Events like this one help create a more supportive environment for young women entrepreneurs, ensuring they have access to mentors, resources, and networks that understand their needs.

CERTIFICATE TEST

1. How does the role of a youth worker in mindset empowerment differ from that of a technical advisor?
2. Which of the following progression levels is primarily characterised by the learner Taking Responsibility for making decisions and working with others?
3. Which of the following is not aligned with Gender-Responsive Design principles?
4. The entrepreneurial ecosystem is limited to business investors
5. What is the primary reason for the “confidence gap” observed among young women entrepreneurs?
6. Is intersectionality concerned with how multiple identities—such as gender, class, and disability—combine to shape an individual’s experience?
7. When coaching young female entrepreneurs, youth workers should generally advise separating business and personal social media accounts to manage digital risk
8. What is a key benefit of ecosystem mapping for youth workers?
9. During the “Cultivation” phase of a mentoring relationship, what is the main goal?
10. Which of the following best describes the main purpose of Module 1?
11. Can youth workers act as advocates for gender-inclusive entrepreneurship policies?
12. Which competence is focused on reflecting on individual strengths and weaknesses and believing in one's ability to influence the course of events, despite setbacks?
13. The module describes “Imposter Syndrome” as a specific obstacle for women entrepreneurs. What does this term refer to?
14. Which method helps youth workers build confidence and resilience in young women?
15. Communication for empowerment primarily aims to
16. According to the training material, what is the primary purpose of taxation for a country's government activities?
17. Empathy is a key component of Emotional Intelligence. In a business context, what does empathy enable an entrepreneur to do?
18. Gender-Responsive Design focuses only on women’s access to finance, not on social or psychological barriers
19. Policy awareness has little relevance for youth work
20. How many core competence areas does the EntreComp framework identify?
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PRUEBA PARA EL CERTIFICADO

1. ¿En qué se diferencia el papel de un trabajador juvenil en el empoderamiento de la mentalidad del de un asesor técnico?
2. ¿Cuál de los siguientes niveles de progresión se caracteriza principalmente por la asunción de la responsabilidad del alumno de tomar decisiones y trabajar con otros?
3. ¿Cuál de las siguientes opciones no está alineada con los principios del diseño con perspectiva de género?
4. El ecosistema empresarial se limita a los inversores comerciales
5. ¿Cuál es la razón principal de la “brecha de confianza” observada entre las mujeres jóvenes empresarias?
6. ¿La interseccionalidad se ocupa de cómo múltiples identidades (como el género, la clase y la discapacidad) se combinan para dar forma a la experiencia de un individuo?
7. Al capacitar a jóvenes empresarias, los trabajadores juveniles generalmente deberían recomendar separar las cuentas de redes sociales personales y comerciales para gestionar el riesgo digital
8. ¿Cuál es un beneficio clave del mapeo de ecosistemas para los trabajadores juveniles?
9. Durante la fase de “Cultivo” de una relación de mentoría, ¿cuál es el objetivo principal?
10. ¿Cuál de las siguientes opciones describe mejor el propósito principal del Módulo 1?
11. ¿Pueden los trabajadores juveniles actuar como defensores de políticas empresariales inclusivas en materia de género?
12. ¿Qué competencia se centra en la reflexión sobre las fortalezas y debilidades individuales y en la creencia en la propia capacidad para influir en el curso de los acontecimientos, a pesar de los reveses?
13. El módulo describe el «síndrome del impostor» como un obstáculo específico para las mujeres emprendedoras. ¿A qué se refiere este término?
14. ¿Qué método ayuda a los trabajadores juveniles a desarrollar confianza y resiliencia en las mujeres jóvenes?
15. La comunicación para el empoderamiento tiene como objetivo principal
16. Según el material de capacitación, ¿cuál es el objetivo principal de la tributación de las actividades gubernamentales de un país?
17. La empatía es un componente clave de la inteligencia emocional. En un contexto empresarial, ¿qué le permite la empatía a un emprendedor?
18. El diseño con perspectiva de género se centra únicamente en el acceso de las mujeres a la financiación, no en las barreras sociales o psicológicas
19. La concienciación sobre las políticas tiene poca relevancia para el trabajo con jóvenes
20. ¿Cuántas áreas de competencias básicas identifica el marco EntreComp?
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