Topics
Coaching and mentoring
Communication
Competence development
Digital transformation
Education and training of youth workers
Entrepreneurship
Environment - sustainability - climate change
Learning mobility
Non-formal learning - education
Personal development
Activity objectives
What will we explore?
The session will address:
- What social innovation actually means and why it matters in today’s youth sector.
- Real stories, real Impact: Our speaker, Margarita Albors, will bring 15 years of hands-on experience helping young founders launch successful social startups. She will share practical frameworks and inspiration to turn a passion for social good into a structured, community-changing business.
- Youth work as a catalyst: Concrete examples of how to integrate innovative practices into your daily work with young people.
- The Youth@Work Ecosystem: How the Youth@Work Strategic Partnership can support your journey and future projects.
- Co-creation & networking: Space to share your own ideas, vision, and connect with peers across Europe.
Description
Why should you join?
This is not just another theoretical lecture. It is an interactive, 3-hour journey designed to introduce you to social innovation, expand your professional network, and spark the motivation you need to develop fresh, impactful projects.
Who is it for?
The webinar is open to youth workers, educators, youth leaders, project managers, and anyone interested in youth empowerment and social change. No prior knowledge of social innovation is required!
Key Information:
- Date: 17 September 2026
- Hour: 13:00 - 16:00 CET
- Duration: 3 hours (Includes expert inputs, Q&A, interactive workshops and a break)
- Location: Online, Zoom Platform (Link provided upon registration & selection)
- Participation: Free of charge
Costs
Coverage of participation fee
This project is financed by the participating National Agencies (NAs) of the Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme. The participation fee varies from country to country. Please contact your National Agency or SALTO Resource Centre (SALTO) to learn more about the participation fee for participants from your country.
Coverage of travel costs
This is an online activity so, there will be no travel and no travel costs involved.
Coverage of visa costs
This is an online activity so, there will be no visa costs involved.
Coverage of other costs
This is an online activity so, there will be no other costs involved.
Application requirements
Application requirements
Who is it for?
The webinar is open to youth workers, educators, youth leaders, project managers, and anyone interested in youth empowerment and social change. No prior knowledge of social innovation is required!
The webinar is open to youth workers, educators, youth leaders, project managers, and anyone interested in youth empowerment and social change. No prior knowledge of social innovation is required!
Additional documents
Other important information
Key Information:
Date: 17 September 2026
Hour: 13:00 - 16:00 CET
Duration: 3 hours (Includes expert inputs, Q&A, interactive workshops, and a break)
Location: Online, Zoom Platform (Link provided upon registration & selection)
Participation: Free of charge
Date: 17 September 2026
Hour: 13:00 - 16:00 CET
Duration: 3 hours (Includes expert inputs, Q&A, interactive workshops, and a break)
Location: Online, Zoom Platform (Link provided upon registration & selection)
Participation: Free of charge
Disclaimer
Information about training activities reaches SALTO from the most different directions. SALTO cannot be held responsible for incorrect information or changes in the training activities. However, please inform SALTO, whenever you should come upon incorrect data in the European Training Calender. Always contact the organisers of the training activities themselves for the latest information.Accessibility info
This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilitiesSign language interpretation
This activity and venue place DOES NOT support sign languageNumber of participants
30
Open to participants from
Erasmus +, All Erasmus+ Programme countries, Austria, Belgium, Belgium, Flemish Community, Belgium, French Community, Belgium, German-speaking Community, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, Norway, Western Balkans (Erasmus+), Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Eastern Europe & Caucasus, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Switzerland, Russia, Rest of the World, European City-States and Principalities, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City State, Western Europe - Non-EU and Special Status States, Faroe Islands, United Kingdom, European Solidarity Corps, European Solidarity Corps Programme countries, Austria, Belgium, Belgium, Flemish Community, Belgium, French Community, Belgium, German-speaking Community, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, Western Balkans (European Solidarity Corps), Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, Eastern Europe & Caucasus, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Norway, Switzerland, Russia, Rest of the World, European City-States and Principalities, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City State, Western Europe - Non-EU and Special Status States, Faroe Islands, United KingdomBest for
Educators, Mentors, Project managers, Young people, Youth leaders, Youth workers, Other
Working language(s)
EnglishOrganiser
Instituto de la Juventud (National Agency)Coorganiser
Instituto de la Juventud (National Agency)Contact for questions
Organised by
Instituto de la Juventud (National Agency)
Coorganised by
Instituto de la Juventud (National Agency)