Published on September 17, 2023
RAISE Training (Refugees’ AI Student Empowerment), took place in Romania to provide participants with a valuable learning and networking experience.
The project funded by the European Union under the program Erasmus+, KA220 YOU – Cooperation partnerships in youth was implemented by our partner – TeachSurfing Academy.
The main objective of the project was to support the integration of young migrants and refugees into the labour market by adopting an interactive, integrated and individualised three-pronged approach that includes:
- Assessment of skills through AI
- a personalized curriculum
- practical guidance and support for providing workshops in local communities.
The workshop in Romania had three major objectives:
- To equip participants with the skills and knowledge to run their own workshops.
- To test the RAISE AI tool.
- To create quality knowledge and culture-sharing workshop
Representatives from Horizon Resource Network participated in this workshop as Volunteer Educators (VE) and at the end of the 4 working days, they were able to:
- Align their expectations and learn more about the project.
- Develop a better understanding of their skill level and their learning plan after using the AI assessment and coaching tool.
- Become part of a professional development training program with high-quality control.
- Emerge in informal education methodology, involving blended learning and peer learning tool
Summary of Activities
1. Training Sessions: The seminar consisted of engaging sessions led by expert speakers and industry professionals. Topics covered included: Intercultural communication, public speaking/pitching, personal branding/social media, and online promotion. The sessions were interactive and provided opportunities for participants to ask questions and share insights.
2. Workshops and Group Activities: The seminar incorporated workshops and group activities to encourage active participation and collaborative learning. These activities allowed participants to apply the concepts discussed in the sessions and fostered networking and knowledge exchange among attendees.
3. Networking Opportunities: The project provided ample networking opportunities for participants to connect with fellow professionals, experts, and potential collaborators. Networking breaks, meals, and social events facilitated valuable interactions and exchange of ideas.