Young people are among the most vulnerable in our society. 1 out of 5 children live in families that are at the risk of poverty and one third of young adults in Europe are currently unemployed, not in education or training and therefore face social exclusion. Social service, provided for instance through social work, can provide innovative and creative approaches to build inclusive and sustainable communities for young people and to minimise social and climate inequalities. In this programme you will be challenged to apply critical thinking to provide solutions to social issues commonly encountered in society. In multidisciplinary student design teams, you will contribute to inclusive methods to enhance the well-being of young people, help prevent social exclusion and develop innovative solutions tackling social and environmental inequalities. The SAP is mainly designed for bachelor levels, master and PHDs students are welcome to apply.

Blended, in-person week at FHV, Austria

Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FHV) Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (NHL Stenden)

During the SAP the students will be able to:

- Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends related to youth work and social exclusion.

- Apply critical thinking to provide practical solutions to problem-based scenarios or social issues commonly encountered in the field.

- Understand and apply inclusive methods to enhance the well-being of young people and help prevent social exclusion.

- Understand the importance of climate justice for youth work and reflect on personal behaviour and political actions towards sustainability.

- Practice transcapillary approaches to social inclusive methods.

- Work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

- Communicate solutions for societal real problems and challenges that demand innovation and various skills.