Opportunity only for citizens with permit resident in Malta
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to societal development?
The NONFORMAL Project, part of the Erasmus+ program, invites you to participate in an intensive training course on non-formal education to enhance youth functional literacy.
📍 Location
📅 Period
from 19 to 22 May 2025
🗣 Launguage
English (B2)
Cost
💸 Free of charge
Project Objectives
The NONFORMAL project aims to:
- Enhance the skills of youth workers using non-formal education methods.
- Promote functional literacy and social inclusion among young people.
- Foster cultural exchange and networking between professionals from Malta, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Poland.
- Organized visits to Malta to places related to the project.
Why Join?
- Gain practical skills to implement non-formal education methods.
- Receive the Youthpass Certificate, recognized across Europe.
- Experience an international, multicultural setting.
Course Details
📍 Where: Digital Literacy Centre, Hamrun – Malta
📅 When: May 19 – 22, 2025.
🗣 Language: English
👥 Who Can Participate: Motivated youth workers with at least intermediate English proficiency, eager to grow in an international context.
💸 Cost: The course is completely free of charge.
Training Program
- Day 1 – 19th May:
Morning activity – Designing dialogue: an international morning at the Valletta Design Cluster
Time: 09:30 – 11:00 Visit at Valletta Cluster Design
Time: 11:30 – 12:00 Brainstorming at training center
Time: 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch break at training center
Afternoon training – Maltese: from a dialect to an official EU language
Time: 13:00 – 16:00 Training activities at training center by Jean Paul of Inizjamed - Day 2 – 20th May:
Morning activity – Nature speaks Maltese: discovering language through biodiversity
Time: 09:30 – 11:30 Visit at BirdLife Malta
Time: 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch break at training center
Afternoon training – Digital tools for dialogue and collaboration
Time: 13:00 – 16:00 Training activities at training center by Amanda Parnis - Day 3 – 21st May:
Morning training – Language, identity & youth engagement
Time: 09:30 – 12:00 Training activities by Michela Debono and Simon Schembri of Agenzija Zghazagh, National Youth Agency
Time: 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch break at training center
Afternoon training – Youth Activism – How to Stop the Decline
Time: 13:00 – 16:00 Training activities at training center by Louisa Buhagiar – Public Relations Officer, Jan Proschek – Vice President for External Affairs and Bianca Pace – Student and International Affairs Officer of KSU – Kunsill Studenti Universitarji
- Day 4 – 22nd May:
Morning training
Time: 09:30 – 11:00 Visit at University of Malta
Time: 11:30 – 12:00 Brainstorming at training center
Time: 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch break at training center
Afternoon international session – Voices of the world: an international afternoon of language and culture
Time: 13:00 – 16:00 international afternoon at training center by Laura Sue Armeni
Time: 16:00 – 16:30 group photo and cup exchange
To ensure a fair and inclusive approach, the selection process for the NONFORMAL Training Course is designed to identify participants who align closely with the project’s goals and demonstrate a genuine commitment to the values of non-formal education. This section outlines the key steps and criteria that will guide the selection of participants, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for all applicants.
Participants for the NONFORMAL Training Course will be selected based on the following criteria to ensure a diverse and motivated group:
- Interest in the project’s theme: Applicants must demonstrate a clear interest in the topic of non-formal education and youth functional literacy.
- Residence status: Participants must be residents in one Malta.
- Motivation and commitment: A strong motivation to participate and actively engage in the program is essential. This will be assessed through a personal statement provided in the application form.
- English proficiency: Participants should have at least an intermediate level of English (both speaking and writing) to ensure effective communication and participation in group activities.
- Availability: Participants must be fully available and committed to attending the course from May 19 to 22, 2025.
- Open-mindedness and teamwork: Applicants should demonstrate the ability to work in a multicultural environment and contribute positively to group discussions and activities.
- Preparedness and flexibility: Participants must be willing to adapt to different learning methods, including interactive workshops, group tasks, and cultural exchanges.
Selection process
- Application review: All applications will be reviewed by the MACTT team to evaluate eligibility and alignment with the project’s objectives.
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their application responses, motivation, and alignment with the project’s goals.
- Final Selection: Selected participants will be notified by email, and detailed instructions for travel and participation will be provided.
Priority will be given to ensuring a balance of genders and representation from different regions and backgrounds to foster an inclusive and enriching learning environment.
For more information, contact us at:
📧 secretary@mactt.eu
or visit the contact page by clicking here.
Don’t miss this opportunity! Join us to create a more inclusive and empowered future through non-formal education.
