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<< Background >>Dormitories of higher education and the people who work there are seen by everyone as working in a field of higher education. Which is true, but in reality the work of the students and staff who work there for the community is much more than we first think. The people who work for the community are all youth workers, as the work here is about supporting and developing the competences of the students. Several researches and surveys have confirmed that the competences of youth workers are lacking and need to be developed, which is why, when writing this project, we decided to implement it in cooperation with a college of higher education in a non-Hungarian country, where similar needs have been identified.<< Objectives >>The aim of the project was to improve the quality of youth work in higher education dormitories. We also produced a professional methodology and training publication.In addition to the above, we wanted to increase the inclusiveness of the dormitory community, make them more active in dormitory life, develop their entrepreneurial skills and ease their transition to the world of work.<< Implementation >>To achieve our objectives, we organised 3 transnational meetings during the project. In addition to the meetings, 3 thematic training weekends were organised to develop and help finalise the methodology for the chapters of the technical publication.A survey was carried out in the field of youth work. After learning about international good practices, we adapted them to higher education colleges.The adapted methodology was then reviewed and turned into a professional methodology and training publication.<< Results >>At the end of the project, a professional methodological and training publication was produced, available both in print and online.There has been a qualitative improvement in the work of youth workers in the dormitories.Youth workers use the knowledge gained to increase students' initiative, active citizenship and self-reliance. They help students in their transition to the world of the labour market.
