News from the project
A New Digital Chapter Begins: Youth Work 4.0 Kicks Off in Košice 🚀
We’re excited to announce that the Youth Work 4.0: Digital Mastery project has officially started! Our kick-off meeting took place in Košice, Slovakia, bringing together partners from Slovakia and Bulgaria to launch this new journey toward digital transformation in youth work.
This first gathering set the foundation for an inspiring collaboration dedicated to equipping youth workers with the skills, tools, and confidence to embrace AI, automation, and digital innovation in their daily practice.
Key Highlights from the Kick-Off Meeting
Introductions & Vision Setting:
Partners from Edusteps, Ragina, and Youthfully Yours SK presented their organizations, shared motivations, and aligned on the project’s main goal — empowering youth workers to become confident digital leaders in a rapidly evolving world.
Work Plan & Roles:
The team reviewed all work packages, discussed responsibilities, and finalized the roadmap for the coming months. Edusteps will coordinate project management and training development, Ragina will lead evaluation and toolkit structure, and Youthfully Yours SK will oversee communication and dissemination.
Toolkit & Training Design:
Discussions focused on shaping the Youth Work 4.0 Digital Mastery Toolkit — a practical resource combining AI tools, automation strategies, and real-life case studies to support youth workers in their professional growth.
Communication & Dissemination:
The consortium outlined a clear visibility plan, including the project website, newsletters, and social media presence, ensuring that Youth Work 4.0 reaches youth organizations and educators across Europe.
Next Steps: What’s Coming Up
- Toolkit Framework Development: Partners will begin drafting the modular structure of the Digital Mastery Toolkit and preparing for focus groups with youth workers.
- Online Training Series: Planning will start for the upcoming webinars, which will help youth workers test and apply the project’s digital methods.
Gratitude to Our Partners 💙
A huge thank-you to Edusteps, Ragina, and Youthfully Yours SK for their dedication and collaboration during this successful kick-off event. Together, we’re setting the stage for a more innovative, inclusive, and future-ready youth sector.
Stay Tuned!
This is just the beginning of our Youth Work 4.0 journey. Follow us for updates as we design the toolkit, launch the training series, and continue empowering youth workers to thrive in the digital age! 🌍✨
Youth Work 4.0 Final Conference Successfully Held at Prešov University
The final conference of the Youth Work 4.0: Digital Mastery project took place on 3 December 2025 at Prešov University, bringing together teachers, educators, youth workers, digital experts, and stakeholders interested in the future of education and youth work in the digital age.
During the conference, the project partnership presented the key outcomes of Youth Work 4.0, with a particular focus on the Toolkit and webinar series developed as practical resources for educators and youth workers. These outputs aim to support the integration of digital and AI-driven tools into educational practice, strengthening digital competences and innovative teaching approaches.
Alongside the presentation of project results, the conference hosted a series of expert contributions on artificial intelligence and digital technologies in education. Researchers from Prešov University shared the latest trends and research findings on the use of AI in educational environments, offering participants an academic perspective on opportunities and challenges related to AI-supported learning.
The programme also included highly practical sessions. Marcel Prievoznik provided hands-on insights into developing educational applications using AI tools, demonstrating how educators can transform ideas into functional digital solutions. Zuzana Tkáčová introduced participants to an overview of the latest AI tools for education, with a special focus on NotebookLM and its potential to support learning and content creation.
To highlight the engaging and interactive side of AI education, Jakub Spišak organised an “AI Battles” session, where participants competed using their prompting skills. This activity demonstrated how AI-related learning can be both educational and enjoyable, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
The conference concluded with a contribution from the partner organisation EduSteps, which shared updates on educational reform in Slovakia, particularly in relation to the integration of digital tools and innovative methodologies in formal education.
The Youth Work 4.0 partnership would like to thank Prešov University for hosting the final conference, as well as all speakers and participants for their active engagement and valuable contributions. The event marked an important milestone in the project, reinforcing the shared commitment to advancing digital mastery and innovative practices in youth work and education.
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