The Art of Persuasion for Youth Workers

The Art of Persuasion for Youth Workers
Amsterdam, NL | April 6-11, 2025

Join our interactive training course, The Art of Persuasion, and transform into an influential Youth Work advocate, equipped with contemporary skills tailored to the needs of Erasmus+ style youth work.

This training is designed specifically for Youth Workers who wish to enhance their ability to connect with, inspire, and support young people. The course emphasizes the practical application of persuasion skills in fostering youth engagement, promoting active citizenship, and addressing the challenges faced by young individuals in an ever-evolving world.

By mastering the art of persuasion, participants will learn to amplify their impact in critical areas of youth work, including advocacy, conflict resolution, empowerment, and community-building. The training explores how persuasion can facilitate deeper connections, encourage meaningful participation, and strengthen youth voices in decision-making processes.

Why Persuasion Matters in Youth Work

Erasmus+ style youth work prioritizes inclusivity, empowerment, and active engagement. Persuasion skills are vital for Youth Workers to:

Inspire action: Persuasion helps motivate young people to take part in opportunities like volunteering, Erasmus+ projects, and local initiatives.

Facilitate understanding: Youth Workers can address misconceptions, build trust, and foster a sense of belonging.

Advocate for youth: By presenting compelling arguments, Youth Workers can champion youth rights, promote equality, and influence policy changes.

Enhance collaboration: Persuasion fosters stronger partnerships with stakeholders, including schools, local organizations, and policymakers, ensuring better resources and opportunities for young people.

This course bridges the gap between theory and practice, providing Youth Workers with tools to navigate real-world challenges effectively.

Program Overview

Day 1: Arrival and Orientation

Day 2: Unleashing the Art of Persuasion

Session 1: Introduction to the Power of Persuasion in Youth Work

Explore how persuasion aligns with Erasmus+ principles and enhances youth engagement.

Session 2: Essential Techniques for Persuasion Mastery

Practical tools for influencing young people positively.

Session 3: Rational Persuasion and Its Limitations

Discuss when logic works and why emotional connection matters.

Session 4: Emotional Persuasion and Its Inevitability

Explore storytelling and empathy as tools for empowerment.

Day 3: Elevating Your Persuasion Skills

Session 1: The Power of First Impressions in Youth Work

Session 2: Building a Persuasive Personality

Session 3: Creating Rapport and Its Criticism in Youth Contexts

Session 4: Persuasive Body Language in Cross-Cultural Communication

Day 4: Mastery in the Art of Persuasion

Session 1: Handling Objections: Disarming and Persuading Skeptics

Techniques for conflict resolution and youth dialogue.

Session 2: Emotional Intelligence in Persuasion

Understanding youth emotions to foster better communication.

Session 3: The Science of Persuasion: Techniques to Convince and Influence

Applying research-based strategies in youth work settings.

Session 4: Course Conclusion and Celebration

Day 5: Cultural Program

Day 6: Departure

Accommodation

Participants will stay at the training venue in shared 2-4 bed rooms, fostering community building and networking opportunities among Youth Workers.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for Youth Workers, youth leaders, and Erasmus+ project coordinators eager to enhance their communication skills and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

Step into a world of transformation—enroll now for a journey of influence and persuasion designed for impactful youth work!

We provide you with NL Visa

The hosting NA or SALTO of this offer will organise the accommodation and covers the costs for accommodation and food.

Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries, Other countries in the world, Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU

English

We are funded by Erasmus+ program so no Participation fee is expected.

Please contact your NA or SALTO in order to know whether they would support your travel costs. If yes, after being selected, get in touch with your NA or SALTO again to learn more about the overall procedure to arrange the booking of your travel tickets and the reimbursement of your travel expenses.