#YouthInfoComp — A European competence framework for Youth Information workers
2021
#youthinfocomp — A European competence framework for Youth Information workers
Youth information and counselling services play a crucial role in young people’s transition to adulthood. While the profession is well organised and looks back on a respectable history, defining who a youth information worker is or what competences they have to possess is far from being unanimously established. This is why Eurodesk and ERYICA have decided to create YouthInfoComp - The Youth Information Worker Competence Framework, the first of its kind in Europe and a strong reference for all countries willing to give recognition to the profession. This framework sets out to ensure that youth information professionals possess the necessary competences to support young people and provide quality services in this endeavour and beyond. This will lead to increased quality, a greater understanding and visibility among users, policy-makers and stakeholders, and the creation of a community of actors at the European level.
The framework offers a shared reference tool for describing the competences (knowledge, skills and attitudes) required by YI workers, or any youth work professionals delivering youth information. It comprises three competence areas and 12 competences with their specific set of indicators.
You can read and download the publication in English, Spanish, Albanian, Montenegrin, Estonian and Finnish.
Are you looking for a summary? Have a glance at the factsheet for Youth Information Workers and stakeholders.
