YOUnite

The results from our project are now available on Salto Youth! 🌟

We are thrilled to share the YOUnite Holistic Training Programme designed to promote healthier lifestyles and enhance job opportunities for young people. Here, you can find a detailed project summary, including key outcomes, participant feedback, and downloadable resources.

The programme includes 6 interactive modules that cover essential skills and knowledge, ranging from personal well-being to career readiness, all aimed at empowering participants to lead healthier lives while boosting their employability.

Whether you're a trainer, youth worker, or participant, this is a valuable tool for fostering personal and professional growth!

Check it out: https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/toolbox/tool/holistic-training-programme-for-healthier-life-and-better-job-opportunities.4471/

📊 Project Outcomes at a Glance! 📊

As we wrap up the YOUnite project, let’s take a moment to reflect on what we’ve achieved throughout the past 2 years.

Impact on Participants:

🔸 feeling more often full of energy, fit and well
🔸 feeling more confident about finding a job
🔸 better understanding of the body’s needs
🔸 finding it easier to eat healthier

78% of the participants who filled out the questionnaire found the training program quite or very helpful!

✔️ Conclusion:
Overall, the evaluation showed that many of the objectives of the YOUnite project, such as raising participants awareness of obesity, eating habits and stress management, as well as gaining knowledge about nutrition and the positive aspects of exercise, were successfully achieved, which provides a good pathway for the young people’s professional development.

🚀 We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished and can’t wait to implement what we’ve learned in future projects!

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🚀 Exciting News! 🚀

Our comprehensive training materials are now available for download in English on our website! 🎉 These 6 training modules use engaging, non-formal learning practices to boost the self-confidence of overweight and obese youth as they enter the labor market. Covering essential topics like health, nutrition, sport, stress, awareness, and employability, the training program is packed with easy-to-use activities that can be adapted to suit different needs.

Whether you're a teacher, trainer, or simply interested in supporting youth development, these resources are designed to inspire and empower. Each Module document is paired with detailed Instructions for Trainers that provide insights into scientific trends, useful resources, information, and support structures.

👉 Download the documents for FREE today, and stay tuned for more language options coming soon! 🌍

Download here: https://younite-erasmus.eu/

🔍 Where do we stand with the YOUnite Project?

After last week’s final conference, we had a productive meeting with our partner organisations. Here’s what we covered:

1. Coordinated the upload of finalised documents
2. Planned upcoming document translations
3. Reviewed reporting duties as we approach the project’s conclusion

We’re excited about the progress and appreciate the teamwork that’s driven us forward.💼

We’ll keep you posted as soon as the documents are available. Stay tuned! 📄🔜

🌟 YOUnite Final Conference 🌟

On Tuesday the 10th of September we hosted a vibrant conference focusing on two crucial topics: Healthy Lifestyle Habits of Youth and Supporting Youth Employability.

🇦🇹 The conference took place in Vienna and was organized by the project coordination ÖSB Consulting GmbH.

🗣️ Expert presenters from Austria, Finland, Hungary and Poland shared their insights at the conference. Their lectures covered a range of topics related to the employment challenges faced by young people with obesity, exploring medical, nutritional, psychological, and educational perspectives.

🌍 Also our four partner organisations from Austria, Finland, Hungary and Poland presented an overview of the outcomes from the YOUnite projects Pilot Programmes that took place over the summer in each of their countries.

👥 The conference facilitated connections between organisations, educators and trainers, fostering future collaborations.

Thank you to everyone who participated and made this conference a success! 💪🏼✨

Let's introduce our last speaker of the final conference of YOUnite that will be held tomorrow 10.9.2024 in Vienna.

Prof. Dr. Barna Vásárhelyi, Dsc., director of the Institute for Laboratory Medicine. His fields of research include genetics, immunology, laboratory diagnostics, and perinatal adaptation. He is also a lecturer at Semmelweis University and the University of Pecs as well as an author of numerous scientific articles and books including Introduction to Laboratory Medicine.

His presentation topic is: Obesity in Childhood - diagnosis, workup, recommendations

Unfortunately, he will not be able to join us in Vienna in person but he will give us a video presentation.

We are looking for to hearing his input 🤩

We are excited to welcome our third Speaker to the Final Conference tomorrow! 📣

Konsta Lehtovuori is a master’s student of educational sciences at the University of Helsinki, a member of the faculty council of educational sciences, a sports coach and a proud father of 3.

His speech will address societal pressures and stereotypes, offering different perspectives on these topics. He will encourage participants to engage in a discussion about strategies for coping with societal pressure and stereotypes.

Join us for this incredible chance to learn and network!🤝🏼
Registration link in bio!

Introducing our next speaker at the YOUnite final conference next week! 🤩

Manuel Schätzer holds a doctorate in nutritional science, specializes in public health nutrition, and heads the preventive medical institute SIPCAN. His work focuses on behavioral and supply-related nutrition projects in schools and on the development of strategies to reduce food sugar content. He is a lecturer at several universities and the author/co-author of numerous publications and articles.

Dr. Manuel Schätzer will give a speech on reducing sugar consumption in schools, workplaces, and the food industry through the preventive medical institute SIPCAN .

If you want to join the conference, you can register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/self-esteem-and-healthy-life-habits-of-youth-tickets-890190312187

The conference is free for all participants!

🎉Exciting news! We are thrilled to introduce our first Speaker for the Final Conference on the 10th of September in Vienna!

“Hi there! My name is Miika Karppinen. I’m a communication coach. In short, I help people say what they really mean, so they can better connect with anyone, anytime: Employers, colleagues, audience members, friends, you name it. With more than 10 years of experience, I’ve helped 1000s of people, among others TEDx speakers, startup founders, corporate leaders, professionals, coders, investors, students, young job seekers, and many others get their message heard.

In my workshop, you will learn communication skills that will help you put your best foot forward in job interviews and land the job you want - even if you’re insecure or don’t know if you’re even qualified for the job.”

🚀Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to enhance your communication skills and secure your dream job! Sign up for the conference through the link in our bio!

The fourth pilot program was hosted by Zdrowy Kształt’s in their headquarters in July 🤩

Here is a little recap of how it went:

It was an extremely active and creative time, with a large dose of theoretical knowledge enriched by practical activities. Participants talked about obesity, recognized as the disease of civilization in the 21st century, discussed habits and beliefs, and learned about healthy, balanced eating in an accessible and creative way. There were relaxation sessions, communication workshops, and vivid talks about the importance of physical activity in everyday life. There was also a practical cooking class, a walk through the fields to get healthy, and, finally, a mindful eating - eye hunger in practice.

Here is what participants had to say about it:

💟” These were very valuable workshop days.”
💟” Would I recommend the workshops conducted by you on stress management and awareness? Absolutely!”
💟” Lots of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises. Super initiative.”

Module finalisation in progress⏳

Considering all the feedback from our pilot trainers and participants we are now working on making the modules even better!💪🏼

Here’s a little reminder from the Nutrition Module: eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruits and vegetables every day.
A portion of fruit or vegetables is 80g. As a rough guide, 1 portion is the amount they can fit in the palm of their hand.

The recommendation is based on advice from the WHO, which recommends eating a minimum of 400g of fruit and vegetables a day to lower the risk of serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke and some types of cancer.

Fruit and vegetables are usually low in fat and calories. That’s why eating them can also help you maintain a healthy weight.

Swipe right for some inspiration 🍉🥝🥦🍊🥗

More info about the recommendations:
NHS - Why 5 A Day?

🚀 Join us at the YOUnite Final Conference for an inspiring journey into supporting youth health and empowerment! This event marks the conclusion of our impactful ERASMUS+ project, bringing together educators, youth workers, and experts to share strategies for fostering self-esteem and promoting healthier life habits among young people.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
📍 Location: Vienna, Austria
⏰ Time: 09:30 - 16:00

Agenda Highlights:
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Welcome & Networking
10:00 AM - 11:20 AM: Panel on Obesity & Societal Challenges with Dr. Eszter Halmy, Konsta Lehtovuori, and Dr. Manuel Schätzer
11:40 AM - 12:50 PM: YOUnite Experiences – Insights from Austria, Finland, Hungary, and Poland
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Session on Supporting Vulnerable Youth into the Labor Market with Miika Karppinen and Marlies Braun
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Conclusions & Networking

Whether you’re looking to innovate in your practice or find inspiration from proven approaches, this conference is for you!

🎟️ Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/self-esteem-and-healthy-life-habits-of-youth-tickets-890190312187