European Year of Skills

Content

2023 it is the European Year of Skills! So let's discover it!
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The "21st century Skills" playlist is designed to help individuals develop the critical competencies needed to succeed in the modern world. This playlist includes four diverse activities that address a variety of 21st-century skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, digital literacy, and leadership.
Overall, the "21st century Skills" playlist provides a diverse range of activities that promote the development of essential competencies needed for success in the modern world. By participating in these activities, individuals can enhance their ability to think critically, solve complex problems, communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and develop creative solutions to the challenges of the 21st century.
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Soft skills refer to a set of personal attributes, communication abilities, and interpersonal qualities that enable individuals to interact effectively with others in a variety of settings. These skills include traits such as effective communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability. In the 21st century, these skills have become increasingly important due to the changing nature of work, as well as the rise of new technologies and globalization.
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In today's fast-paced and competitive world, employers are looking for individuals who possess both technical and soft skills. While technical skills may be necessary for a specific job, it is often the soft skills that set individuals apart and make them successful in their careers. In addition, soft skills are essential for effective leadership, collaboration, and communication, all of which are crucial for success in the modern workplace.
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Furthermore, as automation and artificial intelligence continue to transform the workplace, soft skills will become even more important. These skills enable individuals to work effectively with others, to think critically and creatively, and to adapt to changing circumstances. Therefore, developing soft skills is essential for personal and professional growth in the 21st century.
﻿https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-po﻿licy/priorities-2019-2024/europe-fit-digital-age/european-year-skills-2023_en﻿

Activities to complete

Complete the following activities, earn badges and you will see your playlist progress updated

What are the 21st Century Skills?

Mandatory

30 minutes

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Visit to a local maker space

Mandatory

2 hours

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Soft Skills Workshop: Effective Communication

Mandatory

1 hour 30 minutes

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Content

Create or develop a soft skills workshop with some of your friends (at least 5), on effective communication. This workshop will teach you how to communicate more clearly, listen actively, and build rapport with others.
If you feel courageous, you can invite some people you don't know, colleagues or others that will make you get out from your comfort zone. 
This activity is designed to develop skills in communication, active listening, empathy, collaboration, leadership, and adaptability.
Steps: 
1. You can first learn about how to create and prepare a workshop using non-formal education. You can find resources here:
2. Prepare and get more information about soft skills. You can be inspired and use these resources:
3. Implement your workshop in a quite place. 
﻿https://www.panoramaed.com/blog/comprehensive-guide-21st-century-skills﻿
﻿https://www.skillsyouneed.com/general/soft-skills.html﻿
﻿https://www.salto-youth.net/downloads/toolbox_tool_download-file-1792/Booklet-compressed.pdf﻿

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Soft Skills Workshop: Effective Communication Get this badge

The purpose of this badge is to recognise skills developed during this activity and to fulfil the requirements. 
This badge is a proof of information sharing, organisation, debate, initiative, design, communication, adaptability, etc. Working together as a group, information sharing brings new ideas and initiatives.https://www.salto-youth.net/downloads/toolbox_tool_download-file-1792/Booklet-compressed.pdf﻿

Tasks

Task no.1

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Participate and implement the workshop you created on soft skills . Practice the skills you learn with your peers. You need to send the structure of the workshop you've created and a photo of its implementation. 

Location

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Skills

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#adapt communication style according to recipient

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#adapt communication style according to target audience

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#active listening

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#Empathy

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#Collaboration

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#be organized

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#arrange workshop space

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#adapt styles of leadership

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#encourage creativity in the team

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#problem solving

DIGCOMP

#Browsing, searching and filtering data, information and digital content

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#Collaborating through digital technologies

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#entrepreneurship

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#Critical thinking

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#analysing transmitted communications

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#develop time management skills

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#problem solving

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#communicate an empathic response

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#communicate in digital environments

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#be organized

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#Critical thinking

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#adapt styles of leadership

LIFECOMP

#Collaboration

DIGCOMP

#Browsing, searching and filtering data, information and digital content

ESCO

#entrepreneurship

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#active listening

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#make adaptations as the work evolves

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#Empathy

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#encourage creativity in the team

Activities: 3

Started: 1

Completed playlist: 0

Time to complete: 4 hours

Organisers

Asociatia Babilon Travel

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