The training equipped participants with practical tools to:

✅ Develop entrepreneurial mindsets in young people
✅ Enhance communication and marketing skills
✅ Apply non-formal education methodologies
✅ Foster intercultural collaboration

🔹 Interactive workshops - Including sessions where we shared our expertise in social media management
🔹 Role-playing simulations - Pushing participants beyond their comfort zones
🔹 Creative problem-solving - Developing communication skills
🔹 Cultural exchanges - Evening events showcasing European diversity

As IZUM Youth Club representatives, we:

💡 Discovered our passion for entrepreneurial education
💡 Mastered improvisation techniques through practical tasks
💡 Developed inclusive leadership approaches
💡 Gained valuable intercultural competencies

"This training showed us entrepreneurship is more than business - it's a life skill we're excited to share with youth!"

The project's legacy includes:
📌 Visual documentation - Photo album, flyer and video
📌 Professional network - Connections made during our organizational fair presentation
📌 Future initiatives - Planned workshops to implement these methods locally

The perfect balance of structure and creativity made this experience unforgettable. If we could change one thing? More time for exploring Cyprus!

Special thanks to NECI, all organizers, and fellow participants for this inspiring opportunity. The IZUM team is ready to put these lessons into practice!

On Sunday, April 6th, the Estonian participants — Sophia Nicole, Inessa, and Artjom — held an inspiring training session for 21 youth workers as part of the “Training of Youth Workers on the Entrepreneurial Method” project.

The session took place in an engaging, hands-on format: participants didn’t just listen, they actively tested new tools and methods themselves. The team shared how to present the topic of entrepreneurship and communication in a simple, youth-friendly way, introduced fresh methods, energizers, and practical exercises.

Special focus was placed on teamwork and non-verbal communication — both essential in entrepreneurial practice. Together, they explored what makes a good entrepreneur, discussed the key qualities, and examined why entrepreneurial competence is becoming increasingly important today — not only for young people but for youth workers as well.

The training also highlighted opportunities through Erasmus+: the team shared their own experiences, explained the benefits of participation, and guided attendees on how to get involved.

Participants reflected on meaningful questions like: What does it mean to be entrepreneurial? and What skills are essential for today’s youth workers?

Based on the feedback, participants left with a clearer understanding of entrepreneurship and one of the 8 key competencies — the entrepreneurial competence. The atmosphere was energetic, friendly, and motivating — the perfect setting for personal growth and fresh inspiration.

Another valuable step towards fostering empowered, entrepreneurial-minded youth!

Neci EU