Introductory course for specialists with a university degree
Particularly in the phase in which career starters enter their (first) employment relationship, it is important to provide tailored induction, guidance and professional support. This is crucial for long-term motivation to stay and personal empowerment. For this reason, a ten-day introductory course in child and youth (association) work was designed and carried out as part of the project. The aim of the course is to promote the retention of skilled workers through quality assurance and the professional (competence) strengthening of existing skilled workers.
Course structure
The course is aimed at lateral entrants or newcomers to child and youth work and youth association work (especially in the fields of §§ 11-12 SGB VIII) who have been working in the field for a maximum of three years. The introductory course lasts a total of 10 days. These are divided into 3 modules of 3 days each and a final day.
Participation in the course is free.
1. Modul
Introduction to social work and youth work
2. Modul
Children and youth work
3. Modul
Socio-educational case understanding
Closing Day
Review, reflection and evaluation
Dates and registrations
Durchgang 1/24
Modul 1:
22. – 24. April 2024
Modul 2:
27. – 29. May 2024
Modul 3:
10. – 12. June 2024
Closing day:
17. Juni 2024
Durchgang 2/24
Modul 1:
19. – 21. August 2024
Modul 2:
16. – 18. September 2024
Modul 3:
28. – 30. October 2024
Closing day:
18. November 2024
The modules will take place in conference centers around Dresden. The exact locations are yet to be announced.
Course insights
The project is accompanied by an external evaluation. Based on this, specialist content has been revised, adapted and improved since the start of the project. This year, the Institute for Regional Innovation and Social Research (IRIS e.V.) will again lead the scientific evaluation as an external cooperation partner.
