On February 9, an press event was held with journalists and media representatives operating in Shirak marz. During the event, the launch of the media project "Have Your Say" and further actions were presented. The details of the 4-day training course for journalists which will start in the near future and the scope of cooperation with media representatives were particularly emphasized. We thank our media partners for always being by our side and sharing ideas for initiatives and programs aimed at youth development. ”Have Your Say” project is implemented by “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO with the support of Department of State Public Diplomacy Section. &...

We are happy to announce that within the framework of the project "Developing employability skills throughout peer to peer learning for young people in Armenia, Moldova and Ukraine - EMPLO(YOU!)TH” the first training course on employability has kicked off in Gyumri. The training includes 15 young people from the regions of Shirak, Lori, Tavush, Armavir and Gegharkunik. The project is implemented by the consortium of NGOs Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC)from Armenia, “MilleniuM” Training and Development Institute from Moldova, Vinnytsia Regional Centre for Information “Kreativ” from Ukraine and Centre of European Expertise – EUROPULS from Romania...

One of the YIC's goals is to promote the development of the youth's linguistic, communication skills and business skills, through organizing language, cultural and entrepreneruship clubs for young people. Now there are the following clubs in YIC NGO: 1.Language clubs Turkish Club German Club English club (beginners and advanced): 2014 - 2017, 2018 2. National dances club 3. Book club 4. Handcraft club ...

When: May 15-22, 2016 Where: Gyumri, Shirak Region Aim: To improve the quality of non-formal learning mobility programs and to strengthen their impact on young people’s employability through equipping youth leaders and mentors with tools and competences for designing efficient support systems to guide youth throughout their mobility experience. Description: Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” in cooperation with “Kultur Aktiv” e.V. (Germany) hostеd a 7 days training course on mobility projects in the framework of “Erasmus+” programme from 15th to 22nd of May, 2016. The training course hosted 28 participants from 8 countries: Armenia, Belarus, Geo...

When: November 8-15, 2015 Where: Toros, Shirak region Aim: To promote volunteering as a learning mechanism for increasing youth employability. It introduces types of voluntary activities that lead to youth capacity development and increased competitiveness in the job market. Description: Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO in cooperation with Fairbund e.V. (Germany) organization is hosting a 7-days international training course on Volunteering and Employability in the framework of "Erasmus+" programme from November 8th to 15th, 2015.  The training hosted 30 participants from Armenia, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belarus, Georgia and Ukraine.       ...

When: July 12 – 14, 2014 Where: Gyumri, Shirak Aim: To encourage the active participation of youth in the development of state youth policy and in decision-making process. Description: "Youth Initiative Centre" NGO with the support of RA Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs carried out the project "Informed and supportive youth" in Gyumri. In the frames of "Informed and supportive youth" project a three-day training was held during which the participants got to know the general terms of youth policy,  the mechanisms of participation in the local youth policy development processes, the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders in the process of you...

 When: October 18 – 26, 2014 Where: Toros, Shirak region Aim: To promote youth employability and active citizenship. Description: Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO in cooperation with Fairbund e.V. (Germany) hosted “Be Employable” international youth exchange in Toros, Shirak region within the framework of the “Erasmus+” programme. Various meetings, lectures, thematic works, discussions in small and big groups, experience exchange within the frames of the exchange gave youth the opportunity to get acquainted with best working methods and tools and increase workability according to current job market standards. The exchange was also a great c...

When. Januray-June, 2013 Aim. Encouraging the professional and personal development of the organization`s most active and devoted members. Description. During the project, the nine selected participants, each of whom has come up with personalized self-development plan, were working to bring their ideas and initiatives to life while getting additioanl training and practice. Various methods were used - from individualcoaching and group meetings to creating an online network – to involve a group of young people in developing the skills  and tools to “create” their future.    ...

When: May 24 – 31, 2014 Where: Aghveran, Kotayk region Aim: Assist the workers of youth sector to acquire knowledge and experience exchange in order to increase youth employability. Description: Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO hosted an international training course in Aghveran in the framework of "Youth in Action" programme. Thanks to experienced trainers and experts the participants were provided with knowledge and skills to link unemployed youth with the job market. TC gave the participants the chance to discover different realities regarding unemployment situation and share opportunities for youth employment. The participants of the training ...

When: March 18 – 25, 2014 Where: Pambak, Lori region Aim: To promote youth employability through transmission of job and communication skills. Description: “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO hosted 8-day international youth exchange (YE) within the framework of “Youth in Action” programme. With the support of their delegation heads the participants organized meetings on the topics of leadership, democracy, conflict resolution, negotiating, intercultural awareness, CV writing, job interview, motivation letter writing, also with the support of the invited expert the participants got to know the best means and tools of employability. During the exchange the ...