The quality development of local youth work needs …

continuous competence development of youth workers based on a clear competency framework in combination with an analysis of local outcomes, needs, strengths and weaknesses.

In order to be efficient, the continuous competence development of youth workers should be based on a thorough analysis of local outcomes, strength and weaknesses. Starting from the follow up of clear and measurable indicators, this analysis will show what competences that need to be improved in order to answer to actual challenges and to provide, even, better youth work.

Do you agree on what this means in practice?
Do you agree on to what degree youth work meets this bullet point?
Here you find the questions you need to discuss to find out!

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Please note!
If you start a development process related to this bullet point you will find the below questions also under the page “Discuss and assess”. There you will also be able to take notes.

Questions to discuss

Are local youth workers getting continuous competence development based on an analysis of local outcomes and needs?
Is local youth work using a clear competency framework?
Are local youth workers supported to take part in different external trainings and seminars, offered by for example Salto?
What are the risks of youth workers not getting continuous competence development?
What are the risks of providing competence development that is not based on knowledge about outcomes?

References & tips

European Training Strategy in the field of Youth
Competence Model for Youth Workers to Work Internationally
Council of Europe Youth Work Portfolio
KEKS competencies framework lists the values, attitudes, skills and knowledge needed to do quality youth work.
Salto offers a wide range of trainings for youth workers.