Outreach Sessions
The European Youth Parliament in Germany (EJP) organises two to three-day-long German-speaking parliamentary simulations for schools from all over Germany. The events are suited to students from Year 9 onwards. The aim of these events is to sensitise as many students in all of Germany as possible for European political topics. Voluntary moderators from the EJP prepare complex political topics to make them accessible to the students, who then discuss them and develop their own solutions to the proposed political problems.
Usually the EJP coordinates with a number of schools and businesses within a given region to enable as many students from different school forms as possible to take part in our events. This type of event is especially tailored to students and trainees attending schools, that have not previously taken part in the National Selection Process.
Europa - Erleben und Lernen
"Making Europe tangible for young people while also preparing them for the job market."
"Europa - Erleben und Lernen" is an initiative started jointly by the European Youth Parliament in Germany e.V. and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. In 2022, the initiative will be carried out for the fourth time together with the state of NRW. Furthermore, we are carrying out the initiative for the first time in cooperation with the state of Brandenburg and organising the Trainees' and Pupils' Forum from 19 to 21 September on the premises and with the support of the IHK Potsdam. With the participation and support of several chambers of industry and commerce, chambers of handicrafts, various clubs, associations and organisations, as well as socially committed companies, the initiative promotes the international mobility of trainees and makes it possible for them to experience the European Union.
For any questions regarding "Europa - Erleben und Lernen" please contact our Board.
Weitere Informationen
Flyer Europa - Erleben und Lernen 2020 Nordrhein-Westfalen
Flyer Europa - Erleben und Lernen 2022 Brandenburg
Companies that are part of the initiative enable a European experience for their apprentices in two steps:
1. Experiencing
Work stay in a company within the European Union.
The apprentices will directly experience the importance of European cooperation and collaboration at work.
2. Learning
Participation in a Outreach session of the European Youth Parliament.
The apprentices strengthen their knowledge and interest in European political topics and develop new ideas for the future of Europe from their own experiences.
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Do you have fun debating? Do you want to experience political processes up close? And do you want to meet other motivated young Europeans?
Apply now individually or with friends as a school delegation and we will try to organise an event in your region!
What happens at these events?
Before the event begins all participants have the chance to prepare research on an exciting committee topic. The events themselves consist of three main elements: teambuilding, committee work, and the general assembly. There will also be enough time to get to know eachother better during and after committee work and the general assembly.
Teambuilding
At the beginning of each event the delegates meet in their allocated groups, the committees, and engage in teambuilding to get to know eachother better. Guided by experienced chairpersons from our network the participants can overcome inhibitions, build trust, and create a team spirit. Additionally, joint consensus finding and problem solving are practiced and the participants are sensitised towards group dynamic processes.
Committee Work
During committee work each committee develops a resolution on a current and controversial topic. During this the participants exchange their knowledge and arguments on their particular topic. The chairperson supports the committee in finding a compromise that all the members of the committee can agree on. Each participant contributes their own opinion and ideas to the resolution.
General Assembly
During the general assembly the delegates discuss the resolutions they produced during committee work according to parliamentary procedures. The participants present their positions to the assembly and contribute their thoughts on the other resolutions. Lastly, the participants vote on the results of the committee work.
Results of our Work
As an informal educational project for young people by young people our events focus on exchange between people. Thanks to the diverse committees including both apprentices and students rich discussion arise which allow new perspectives on pressing political topics.
Besides the debates many young people experience for the first time the feeling to be involved in the democratic decision-making process and to hold their own parliamentary speeches.
We offer apprentices and student also the opportunity to stay active within the European Youth Parliament. They can voluntarily engage in the organisation or take part in more than 600 events across the continent. We gladly offer advice for financial support; especially regarding our travel grant.
Requirements
Generally, the programme is open to all types of schools. We want to particularly encourage apprentices and student from geographically remote regions to apply to our sessions. To the extent we can secure external funding no additional costs will arise for the hosting school. However, we depend on the support when it comes to the planning and execution of the event; especially regarding the availability of rooms. We gladly answer your questions during a meeting in person.
We work closely with companies who want to offer the apprentices the chance to take part in our events. Requests will be accepted by our Board .