Hannes Sildnik, Tallinnan yliopisto - Youth Information from Social Inclusion point of view - Youth information and Counselling work in Estonia Luento: Humak, Nurmijärven kampus 16.9.13, kesto 48 min.

1. Youth information 3.0
Hannes Sildnik
Hannes.sildnik@gmail.com
16.09.2013
HUMAK

2. A few words about myself
:: Tallinn University Pedagogical College, department of Youth Work and Continuing
Education
Youth Information and Counseling
International Youth Work
EU Youth Policy
Strategic Planning and Project Management in Youth Work
:: ERYICA - European Youth Information and Counseling Agency
Trainer
member of Training Task Force
:: EgoMind
Training,coaching programmes and consulting for youth work
organisations, municipalities, youth workers and young people

3. Today´s discussion:
4 topics:
:: What are the key challenges for next 10 years for young people/society?
:: Generation NEET
:: What can youth information work do to help?
:: Facts and figures: young people in Estonia

4. 1. What are the challenges we face?
:: according to Eurostat population projections EUROPOP2010, the share of
young people in the total population is expected to fall in the years up to
2060
:: if the decline is not reversed, the youth population of the European Union
could fall by a further 14 million in the next 50 years.
:: youth unemployment ( Greece 58,4%)
:: multy culty
:: migration
:: digital era
:: fight against poverty
:: …

5. Youth population (aged 15-29), change between 1
January 2000 and 1 January 2010
equal or higher than 20%
between 10% and 19%
between 0% and 9%
between -10% and 0%
equal or higher than -20%
Eurostat 2010

6. Demographic cliff
Europeans are becoming extinct
25-29
20-24
15-19
In line with the long-term decline
since 1985, the number of young
people decreased steadily by over
4 million between 2000 and 2010.
The 15 to 19 age group has been
most affected by the decline, in
particular since 2006, and the
youth population will fall even
more sharply in the near future.

7. Projected youth population (aged 15-
29) – with and without migration, EU-
27, 2010-2060millions
• Youth population (aged 15-29)
•
• with migration
• 􀂄 including migration
• 􀂄 without migration
• without migration
Eurostat 2010

9. Youth unemploymentEurostat 2011
aged 15-24 aged 25-29

10. 2. Generation NEET - Not in
Education, Employment or Training

11. NEET – cost

12. NEET – structure

13. Generation NEET - Not in Education, Employment or
Training

14. Social exclusion
:: NEET
:: participation in society

15. 3. The power of information…
:: what? where? how? when?
:: information need is generated through life around us
:: first job
:: first day in a new school
:: first broken heart
:: first look at Eiffel tower
:: first day unemployed
:: first time kicked out of school
:: …

16. The power of information…
:: Youth information is based on the needs and questions of young
people and primarily seeks to respond to them. Nevertheless, youth
information also has a role in helping young people find their
place in society
:: youth information has a clear role in prevention by actively promoting
information about possibilities for spending their free time, alternatives
for periods when they are not in employment or training and
opportunities for participation and volunteering, as well as about issues
such as mental and physical health.

17. The power of information…
:: Information is also a prerequisite for participation – only those
young people who are well informed about their rights and duties
as young persons and citizens and know how to use and fulfil them
can be active members of civil society.
:: Youth information work is a specialised form of youth work. Youth
information is not a stand-alone solution to all challenges in life but,
rather, one significant element in an overall youth policy aimed at
accession and inclusion.

18. The power of information…
:: Youth information work is always part of whatever form of youth
work,whether concsiously or unconcsiously.
:: Consciously planned and planted youth information work is a
powerful tool in helping to face the challenges of young generation
and building capacity for skills/competences of the future

20. Competences of the futuure I
:: Sense-making
Definition: ability to determine the deeper meaning or significance of what
is being expressed
:: Social intelligence
Definition: ability to connect to others in a deep and direct way, to sense
and stimulate reactions and desired interactions
:: Novel & adaptive thinking
Definition: proficiency at thinking and coming up with solutions and
responses beyond that which is rote or rule-based

21. Competences of the futuure II
:: Cross -cultural competency
Definition: ability to operate in different cultural settings
:: Computational thinking
Definition: ability to translate vast amounts of data into abstract concepts and to
understand data-based reasoning
:: New-media literacy
Definition: ability to critically assess and develop content that uses new media
forms, and to leverage these media for persuasive communication
:: Virtual collaboration
Definition: ability to work productively, drive engagement, and demonstrate presence as
a member of a virtual team.

22. Competences of the futuure III
:: Transdisciplinarity
Definition: literacy in and ability to understand concepts across multiple
disciplines
:: Design mindset
Definition: ability to represent and develop tasks and work processes for
desired outcomes
:: Cognitive load management
Definition: ability to discriminate and filter information for
importance, and to understand how to maximize cognitive functioning
using a variety of tools and techniques

23. Key competences for lifelong learning
Icommunication in the mother tongue, which is the ability to express and interpret
concepts, thoughts, feelings, facts and opinions in both oral and written form
(listening, speaking, reading and writing) and to interact linguistically in an
appropriate and creative way in a full range of societal and cultural contexts;
communication in foreign languages, which involves, in addition to the main skill
dimensions of communication in the mother tongue, mediation and intercultural
understanding. The level of proficiency depends on several factors and the capacity
for listening, speaking, reading and writing;
mathematical competence and basic competences in science and technology.
Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical
thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the
emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge.

24. Key competences for lifelong learning
IIdigital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society
technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology
(ICT);
learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own
learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and
awareness of methods and opportunities;
social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal
and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to
participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked
to personal and social well-being. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of
social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship
and civil rights), equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation;

25. Key competences for lifelong learning
III
sense of initiative and entrepreneurship is the ability to turn ideas into action. It
involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and
manage projects in order to achieve objectives. The individual is aware of the
context of his/her work and is able to seize opportunities that arise. It is the
foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed by those
establishing or contributing to social or commercial activity.
cultural awareness and expression, which involves appreciation of the importance
of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media
(music, performing arts, literature and the visual arts).

26. 4. Facts and figures about youth in
Estonia
:: total population 1 290 000
:: 295 725 young people aged 7-26 (31.12.2011)
:: compared to 2001, the number of young people has decreased by
96 338 people and counting
:: estimation for 2018 – 20 000 young people less than today
:: 1/6 between ages 15-29 are NEET (40 000 in 2012)
:: NEET loss to the economy 238 milion €/year, 1,5% GDP

27. 4. Facts and figures about youth in
Estonia
:: youth information and counseling work is part of general youth work
:: 20 governmentally founded YIC-s
:: 228 municipalities and open youth centres
:: youth work is based on Youth Work Act (2010)
:: iplementation document Estonian Youth Work Strategy 2006-2013
:: drafting process of new youth strategy 2014-2020
(www.entk.ee/2020 )

28. References:
:: Draft 2012 Joint Report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the renewed framework for
European cooperation in the youth field (EU Youth Strategy 2010-2018)
http://ec.europa.eu/youth/documents/eu_youth_report_communication/eu_youth_report_2012_communication_en.pdf
:: Recommendation 2006/962/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 on key competences
for lifelong learning
http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/education_training_youth/lifelong_learning/c11090_en.htm
:: EU Youth Strategy 2010-2018
http://ec.europa.eu/youth/policy/eu-youth-strategy_en.htm
:: The Economist Special report on pensions
http://www.economist.com/node/18502013
:: Institute for the Future: Future Working Skills 2020
http://www.iftf.org/our-work/global-landscape/work/future-work-skills-2020/
:: Research-based Analysis of Youth in Action, 2012
http://www.salto-youth.net/downloads/4-17-2692/RAY2011_report_20120905.pdf

29. Thank you!
Contact for further questions
hannes.sildnik@gmail.com