My international training (TCA) experience

Thanks to the eurodesk_cz profile on Instagram, I found out about the opportunity to go to the international training called Connector 8.0 in Romania. Since I work with youth, I like to expand my knowledge with new methods and techniques to improve my work. 

Before the actual training, it is necessary to fill in an application form, on the basis of which the organizers will select the participants of the project. So it may happen that you apply for the project but end up not going because you are not selected. Usually, the organising organisation has a predetermined maximum number of participants per country.

At the training I learned about the Goethe method, which was the focus of the workshops I attended. Goethe focused on slowing down the process and seeing things in the smallest detail, which inspired me to also slow down and go more in depth in my own life, in my work with youth, and in my own workshops.

If you work with youth, definitely give international training a try! It's a great opportunity to gain new knowledge and skills, meet people from different parts of Europe (sometimes even the world) and broaden your horizons. I always come back from my projects excited and full of energy. There is nothing to be afraid of. You will somehow manage your way to the project and you will be well taken care of by the organizers and lecturers. So go ahead and maybe we will meet at one of the projects.

Updated on Wednesday, 27/12/2023