Handbooks for Youthpass and recognition
A publication titled “Valued by You, Valued by Others” is available — a practical handbook designed to support the implementation of Youthpass and enhance the recognition of youth work and non-formal learning.
Authored by Anita Silva, Darko Markovic, and Paul Kloosterman, the handbook provides insights, tools, and strategies to guide learning reflection and the documentation of competences acquired through non-formal education.
The publication focuses on two key contexts where Youthpass holders often need to present their learning outcomes:
- in job applications, and
- in formal education and validation processes.
Before learning outcomes can be communicated effectively, they must be carefully collected and meaningfully documented. Therefore, the handbook places special emphasis on reflection as a central part of the Youthpass process.
Completing a Youthpass certificate is not just about recognition — it’s an educational journey that promotes self-awareness, confidence, and motivation to continue learning. At the same time, it supports young people in presenting their competences clearly to others, whether for employment or academic credit.
Download or read the publication online:
This handbook is highly recommended for youth workers, mentors, project coordinators, and participants working with Erasmus+ Youth and the European Solidarity Corps programmes.
More details on the Youthpass website.