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Developed by trainers and practitioners, the Connect Youth portfolio (Pdf, 232KB) provides training courses and materials for those engaged in providing international and inter-cultural experiences for young people. The portfolio is divided into six sections as follows:
An introductory presentation about the work of Connect Youth and the European YOUTH Programme. A getting started module for those organising their first international experience for young people. A developing quality section containing a selection of training and group work activities for those with some experience of international activities with young people who wish to get more out of them. Exercises and considerations for multi-lateral international activities (those involving more than two countries). A specialist training module on health & safety and risk assessment, including presentations and pro-formas. A set of pro-formas, checklists and other resources to aid in the running of training events and international activities. In addition to the portfolio, it is worth visiting the following websites for further materials:
Website of the partnership between the European Commission and the Council of Europe, includes the Coyote Magazine and the T-Kit training series
www.training-youth.net Website of the SALTO (Support for Advanced Learning and Training Opportunities) project, including reports from courses, details of other training opportunities and other news
www.salto-youth.net Website of Connect Youth International
www.connectyouthinternational.com Website of the council for Europe Directorate of Youth and Sport
www.coe.int/T/E/Cultural_Co-operation/Youth Website of the European Commission's YOUTH programme
http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/youth.html Website on active reviewing, an excellent tool for all trainers
http://reviewing.co.uk/index.htm Website of the American organisation Project Adventure, a good source of experiential training material, books, equiment and ideas
www.pa.org 