Team MAIS

13/05/2026

🎙️ New podcast episode is out!

Why do some adults inspire young people to grow, while others immediately lose their attention?

In this episode, we talk with David Yeager, professor of psychology and author of 10 to 25, about what truly motivates young people and how adults can communicate with them more effectively.

We explore big questions: Are teenagers really irrational, or are we misunderstanding them? What happens when adults “grown-splain” instead of mentor? And why does respect and status matter so deeply in youth development?

A powerful conversation about motivation, trust, and the irreplaceable role of meaningful human connection in the lives of young people. 🎧

🎧Listen now and join the conversation.

Spotify -https://shorturl.at/L27LA
Apple Podcasts - https://shorturl.at/XWcfQ
Podbean - https://shorturl.at/WPbjX
Youtube Link - https://youtu.be/22tALXSotYY

This episode is part of the Inception of Learning project, funded by the Erasmus+ Youth Programme, which supports youth workers, trainers, and educators in delivering high-quality learning experiences for young people in the context of Generation Z and Generation Alpha.
📩 Got thoughts or ideas? Write to us at [email protected]

18/04/2026

🎙️ New podcast episode is out!

Is Generation Z really disengaged from politics or are they responding to a system that no longer feels relevant to their lives?

In this episode, we’re joined by Elena Avramovska to unpack what’s shaping youth participation across Europe today.

We dive into key questions: Why are issues like housing, job insecurity, and long-term stability taking center stage? What’s behind the growing divide in perspectives among young people? And how can we move from trying to “activate” youth to actually understanding and connecting with their realities?

An insightful conversation that challenges assumptions and invites a more honest look at what young people are really experiencing.

🎧Listen now and join the conversation.

Spotify - https://shorturl.at/6SVkx

Apple Podcasts - https://shorturl.at/VhSLW

Podbean - https://shorturl.at/lcFVU

Youtube Link - https://youtu.be/JnWrPZYDPCQ

This episode is part of the Inception of Learning project, funded by the Erasmus+ Youth Programme, which supports youth workers, trainers, and educators in delivering high-quality learning experiences for young people in the context of Generation Z and Generation Alpha.
📩 Got thoughts or ideas? Write to us at [email protected]

13/04/2026

What do trainers need in order not only to perform well, but to stay well?🧐
This question sits at the heart of the Holistic Trainer Lab, happening in Arrábida, Portugal from 20–27 September 2026.✨

We are inviting trainers and facilitators active in the youth field to join a collaborative space where we will test and refine support materials created in the framework of Holistic Trainer 2.0. 🧪The Lab will focus on themes that matter deeply to many of us in this profession: holistic strategies, creativity, community, values and activism, recognition, and continuous learning.

Holistic Trainer Lab is a space for peer exchange, reflection, professional contribution, and collective thinking about what sustains quality and wellbeing in training practice.🧠
If this speaks to your experience as a trainer, we encourage you to apply.
Most costs are covered, including accommodation, meals, and programme. Travel is reimbursed according to Erasmus+ rules.

Apply here:
https://forms.gle/tA9TPv9am5xndDe89

04/04/2026

🎨We’re building a project focused on creating tools and spaces where young people can explore their creativity and turn ideas into something real.

If that sounds interesting to you, we’d love to have you following along 👇

Follow us on Instagram 👉
and stay updated as we share our progress, ideas, and what we’re developing behind the scenes.

Be part of it from the start.🤩

25/03/2026

🎙️ New podcast episode is out!

How can we truly support the next generation in a fast-changing world?

In this episode, we talk with Paul Meunier, Executive Director of Youth Intervention Programs Association, about self-awareness in youth work and why who we are shapes how we support others.

We explore big questions: Are we too quick to label youth behavior instead of understanding the environments behind it? How can self-awareness shape more authentic and effective youth work? And in a world of AI and digital connection, why do human relationships and shared experiences still matter more than ever?

A reflective conversation on leadership, connection, and helping young people build lives of integrity. 🎧

Listen now and join the conversation.
🗣️ Let's Talk Youth Work.
Podbean → https://shorturl.at/C5j93
iTunes/Apple Podcasts → https://shorturl.at/TisMd
Spotify → https://shorturl.at/ZnFCI
YouTube → https://shorturl.at/0EvDk
This episode is part of the Inception of Learning project, funded by the Erasmus+ Youth Programme, which supports youth workers, trainers, and educators in delivering high-quality learning experiences for young people in the context of Generation Z and Generation Alpha.
📩 Got thoughts or ideas? Write to us at [email protected]

24/02/2026

🎙️ **New podcast episode is out!**

What does it really mean to *learn* in the age of Google and AI?

In this episode, we speak with Barbara Oakley, creator of the global course "Learning How to Learn", about why memorisation, repetition, and deep practice still matter more than ever.

We explore big questions: Is “just look it up” a myth? Are we mistaking engagement for learning? And are “safe spaces” sometimes preventing young people from developing true critical thinking?

A thought-provoking conversation about discipline, creativity, and what it really takes to build rock-solid knowledge in today’s world. 🎧

Listen now and join the conversation.
🗣️ Let's Talk Youth Work.
Podbean → https://shorturl.at/hy1s5
iTunes/Apple Podcasts → https://shorturl.at/pF2B3
Spotify → https://shorturl.at/S462f
YouTube → https://youtu.be/K8aDmVut4zY
This episode is part of the Inception of Learning project, funded by the Erasmus+ Youth Programme, which supports youth workers, trainers, and educators in delivering high-quality learning experiences for young people in the context of Generation Z and Generation Alpha.
📩 Got thoughts or ideas? Write to us at [email protected]

“Talking Youth Work” is a series of podcast interviews to Youth Work experts and practitioners that have a say when it comes to Innovation in Youth Work. Hosted by Anita Silva and Rui Branco.

09/02/2026

🎙️ New podcast episode is out!

What does meaningful participation look like for Generation Alpha?

In this episode, we talk with Andrés Falk and Marcela Guerrero from Coglobal about youth participation and innovative school-based participatory approaches, such as Ágora Infantil, where children influence real, local decisions.

We also dive into big questions: disinformation, polarisation, fast feedback culture and why Gen A might actually hold the tools for the future of democracy.

Listen now and join the conversation.
🗣️ Let's Talk Youth Work.

Podbean → https://shorturl.at/ssiA1
iTunes/Apple Podcasts → https://shorturl.at/n4p6f
Spotify → https://shorturl.at/UtUan
YouTube → https://youtu.be/raVfZpyPobw

This episode is part of the Inception of Learning project, funded by the Erasmus+ Youth Programme, which supports youth workers, trainers, and educators in delivering high-quality learning experiences for young people in the context of Generation Z and Generation Alpha.

📩 Got thoughts or ideas? Write to us at [email protected]

Nik InMonte Instytut Innowacji

09/01/2026

🌱 New episode alert! 🌱
Our latest guest is the brilliant Alena Tomanová — youth worker, innovator, researcher, and current chairwoman of YouthWatch.

Together we explored the living worlds of Generation Z (and Generation Alpha) — how they learn, how they communicate, how they dream, and why the way they navigate life feels so different from generations before them.

We talked about:
🌍 Instant information + visual cultures
💫 Curiosity, exploration & non-linear engagement
🤝 Intergenerational misunderstandings (on both sides!)
🔥 A generation that questions institutions and pushes for climate action, justice, and change

Join the conversation. Let's Talk Youth Work.

🎧 Listen here:
Podbean → https://shorturl.at/ycztT

iTunes/Apple Podcasts → https://shorturl.at/g7IHt

Spotify → https://shorturl.at/d1CMW

YouTube → https://youtu.be/cCdeFn3iP54

This episode is part of the Inception of Learning project, funded by the Erasmus+ Youth Programme, which supports youth workers, trainers, and educators in delivering high-quality learning experiences for young people in the context of Generation Z and Generation Alpha.

Instytut Innowacji Nik InMonte

08/12/2025

Last days to apply for the webinar on Futures Thinking in Youth Work.

See you there!

When: Thursday, 11.12.2025, 14:00-15:30 h CET
Where: Online via ZOOM
Register: https://ijab.de/en/registration-forms/diy2-lab

Don't forget to apply to open calls related to futures thinking in youth work❗️🚀 Today, we are reminding you to apply to an online session called “Futures Thinking in (International) Youth Work”, which is organised by IJAB – International Youth Work and Youth Policy. 💪 😎

The session will happen on 11 December 2025 from 14:00–15:30 CET. ⏰ 📅 You can learn more about futures thinking, get insights into future-thinking tools, such as the Window to the Future game, and reflect on these tools. 😎

Interested❓ Apply now❗️✨ You can find more information on the IJAB website here 👉 https://ijab.de/en/all-articles/futures-thinking-in-international-youth-work 😎 See you there❗️

12/08/2025

🚀 Gen Z & Gen Alpha are growing up in a world like no other.

In our latest episode of Talking Youth Work with author & researcher Ashley Fell, we looked into the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our youngest generations. Here are some of the questions we talked about.

🌍 How global events like 9/11 & the pandemic influence how they see the world
💡 Why they need trustworthy adults more than ever
📱 The surprising ways tech is shaping learning
🌱 Their passion for the planet & social change

If you work with or care about young people, this one is a must listen! Let's Talk Youth Work.🎧

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/13ikU5Qqn6qzinDCjd2FRn?si=83f0cc85e8264014

Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/pt/podcast/learning-trends-in-generation-alpha-with-ashley-fell/id1382724589?i=1000721204932

Podbean
https://talkingyouthwork.podbean.com/e/learning-trends-in-generation-alpha-with-ashley-fell-season-4-episode-4/

The Inception of Learning project is co-financed by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Youth Programme.