ESM-YA Catalog (Introduction and sequences)

Therefore the process starts with some basic knowledge and competences (as basic as hygiene, image, etc.) which cannot be taken for granted, especially referring to our target population. A second step involves the process of getting to know oneself. Self-knowledge and discovery requires awareness, meaning that any participant has to reflect on his/her way of perception, communication skills, values and esteem criteria, prejudices, etc. A balanced combination of individual and group exercises may offer an enriching contrast to some negative self- perceptions and prejudices needed to be coped with before asking for a personal definition as in a conventional CV. Participants then, elaborate their own CV after going through a personal approach to their abilities and expectancies, as well as a basic knowledge of their personal position with regard to a job. Again, labor skills are deeply rooted in self-esteem and motivation . There is a previous work in this personality dimensions before going to write down a personal description to a possible employer. Communication skills are trained all throughout the program, although there are some specific tools to rehearse and review the participants’ skills facing a job interview and other public situations. Non verbal communication training proves to be a motivating activity as it does not require a high or medium level of education and offers some useful learning for daily activities. There are several activities regarding the labor market basic principles and dynamics . This basic knowledge originates through newspaper ads and news as well as through some films and their analysis. A practical use of new technologies is more than recommended, though every country has its own regulation on the use of the Internet at an internment environment. Activities promote a fluent access to labor information sources as well as reflection on motivation to change, long term expectancies and cooperative work. In addition to labor information, there is a specific labor market culture. Words as contract, dismissal, settlement, etc. are unknown to many of our youngsters. An active learning is proposed through films as “The Company men” or the use of newspapers and TV news. A portfolio of employment should be an output of the individual and group work at the end of the training. Finally, the program closes its work with several relaxation and awareness exercises. As Social competences programs enhance evaluation becoming a deeper repetition exercise that promotes inner analysis and strengthens acquired learnings. The program ends with the final evaluation and assessment exercises. ESM-YA European joint approach on Educative tools to improve employability and self- reflection is available a t http://www.euro-cides.eu/ESM-YA/ As an Erasmus+ product it can be used free of charge, without rights except the fact to be obliged to name the project name and reference and to say that it has been granted by EU.