Project news
A new digital chapter begins: Youth Work 4.0 kicks off in Košice 🚀
We are happy to announce that the Youth Work 4.0: Digital Mastery project has officially begun! Our kick-off meeting took place in Košice, Slovakia, and brought together partners from Slovakia and Bulgaria to launch this new journey toward digital transformation in youth work.
This first meeting laid the groundwork for an inspiring collaboration aimed at equipping youth workers with the skills, tools, and confidence to integrate AI, automation, and digital innovation into their daily practice.
Key moments from the kick-off meeting
Introduction and vision setting:
Partners from Edusteps, Ragina, and Youthfully Yours SK introduced their organizations, shared their motivations, and aligned with the project’s main goal – to empower youth workers to become confident digital leaders in a fast-changing world.
Work plan and tasks:
The team reviewed all work packages, discussed responsibilities, and finalized the plan for the coming months. Edusteps will coordinate project management and training development, Ragina will lead the evaluation and the structure of the toolkit, and Youthfully Yours SK will oversee communication and dissemination.
Designing the toolkit and training:
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 and 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 lies ahead
Toolkit framework development: Partners will begin designing the modular structure of the Digital Mastery Toolkit and preparing for focus groups with youth workers.
Online training series: Planning will begin for upcoming webinars to help youth workers test and apply the project's digital methods.
Thanks to our partners 💙
A big thank you goes to Edusteps, Ragina, and Youthfully Yours SK for their dedication and cooperation during this successful kick-off event. Together, we are paving the way 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 the University of Prešov
The final conference of the Youth Work 4.0: Digital Mastery project took place on 3 December 2025 at the University of Prešov, 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 key Youth Work 4.0 results, with a special 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 competencies and innovative teaching approaches.
In addition to presenting project results, the conference hosted a series of expert contributions on artificial intelligence and digital technologies in education. Researchers from the University of Prešov shared the latest trends and research results in the field of AI usage in educational settings, offering participants an academic perspective on the opportunities and challenges related to AI-supported learning.
The program also included highly practical sessions. Marcel Prievoznik provided practical 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 organized AI Battles, where participants competed in their prompting skills. This activity showed how AI-related learning can be both educational and fun, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
The conference concluded with a contribution from partner organization EduSteps, which shared updates on education reform in Slovakia, particularly in relation to integrating digital tools and innovative methodologies into formal education.
The Youth Work 4.0 partnership would like to thank the University of Prešov 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, strengthening a shared commitment to advancing digital proficiency and innovative practices in youth work and education.
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