Group 26 hats discussion on

education and training

in the new EU strategy for youth

General reflections

The new EU strategy for youth• transfers current situation to youth policy• holds the key for a greater recognition of youth

work and NFL• can create better links between formal

education, NFE, families and communities• fosters better learning opportunities for

disadvantaged youth through NFL

Challenges• different national realities and different levels of

recognition of youth work and NFE• young people are seen as receivers of

education, not as potential educators• Lack of standards and definitions, e.g. of

“quality” in training

General reflections

• Possible new financial framework of the new programme according to the priorities of the strategy

Implications for YiA

Suggestions and proposals

• integrate NFL in formal education systems and create greater links between NGOs, schools and employers

• adopt participatory practices and structures to include all young people

• develop further tools (e.g. self-assessment tools) to foster the recognition of non-formal learning outcomes