Open AccessYouth center as an innovative institute of self-realization of youth in ukraine
Author(s) -
Оleg Lisovets
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
socìalʹna robota ta socìalʹna osvìta
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2618-0715
DOI - 10.31499/2618-0715.1(6).2021.234179
Subject(s) - youth studies , positive youth development , youth work , work (physics) , normative , thematic analysis , sociology , institution , public relations , entrepreneurship , pedagogy , political science , psychology , gender studies , qualitative research , social science , engineering , developmental psychology , mechanical engineering , law
The article analyzes the practice of the distribution of youth centres in Ukraine and their significance for modern youth. Youth centres are described as institutions that promote the development of young people, youth entrepreneurship, civic education, promote a healthy lifestyle, volunteering. The article aims to study the potential of the youth centre as an innovative institution for youth self-realization. The research methods were the analysis of normative documents, the study of the experience of the functioning of youth centres, the survey of target groups. It is determined that the modern state youth policy is focused on the introduction of innovative approaches to work with youth. It is stated that one of the priority tasks of the new institute – the youth centre – is to promote the self-realization of young people. This is ensured by the use of various forms and methods of work: non-formal education (lectures, training, workshops, working visits), interest groups, support and implementation of thematic youth projects, thematic camps, volunteering, cultural and leisure activities, talent fairs, etc. Verification of the effectiveness of youth self-realization in the conditions of the youth centre was carried out based on the Nizhyn city youth centre. The experience of interaction with different categories of young people to promote the development of soft skills, for its professional development, the formation of an active civil position, the satisfaction of interests have been highlighted. According to a survey of visitors to the youth centre, it is proved that the youth centre promotes self-realization of young people, offering a wide range of forms and methods of work, innovative practices and communications.