The NETYOUTH project is a strategic initiative designed to enhance the inclusion and active participation of youth in Europe through the Erasmus+ program. This project focuses on developing educational materials and learning opportunities that enable young people to understand and take advantage of the opportunities offered by participating in European mobility and education programs.
NETYOUTH specifically aims to create a range of digital and face-to-face resources that facilitate access to information about European programs and how they can be used to foster active and aware citizenship. This includes the creation of an Electronic Guide and the conduct of workshops and informational events [2].
Furthermore, this project seeks to raise awareness among the general society about the importance of including all youth in European integration processes and how the Erasmus+, or another European programs, can be a vehicle for their empowerment and better integration into society.
The overall objective of NETYOUTH is to reduce the communication gap between young Europeans and local entities. This requires a deep understanding of the form and youth communication content. Social networks greatly influence their form of communication, and the content of their messages is where the values of the European youth. In short, this project tries to analyze the best means to make young people participate in European values.
Objectives
To reduce the communication gap between young Europeans and local entities, encouraging greater youth involvement in political and social life through innovative communication tools that are tailored to their needs and preferences.
To analyze and understand young people’s preferences regarding social communication channels, identifying the most effective ones for conveying European values and policies.
To create and distribute a guidebook for local authorities on how to encourage youth participation in social networks, thereby promoting European values and identity.
To implement and assess a communication model based on findings from the European Youth Eurobarometer, adjusting strategies according to observed trends in youth participation and their communication preferences.