New Curriculum: Empowering Youth Workers to Tackle the Impact of Social Media Influencers
We’re excited to announce the release of a brand-new educational resource developed as part of the Erasmus+ project “Creative Youth Work on Prevention of Negative Impact of Social Media Influencers on Youth”:
Curriculum: Empowering Youth Workers in Creative Methodology for Prevention of Negative Impact of Social Media Influencers on Youth.
This curriculum is designed to strengthen the skills and confidence of youth workers, educators, and trainers in guiding young people through the complex world of digital media and influencer culture.
Why this curriculum?
Social media influencers can inspire—but they can also unintentionally promote harmful ideals, unrealistic standards, or unhealthy habits. This 7-day training curriculum provides a structured and creative learning experience to help youth workers address these challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth.
Developed by an international team of youth work professionals, the curriculum equips practitioners with tools to promote media literacy, critical thinking, and positive youth engagement.
What’s inside?
A complete 7-day training course structure
12 detailed and ready-to-use session plans including:
- Understanding influencer culture and media psychology
- Building resilience and critical awareness in youth
- Using escape rooms, gamification, and digital storytelling as educational tools
- Designing mini-media campaigns for real-world youth engagement
Practical instructions, session flows, materials lists, and adaptable content
Tips for organising training courses at local, national, or international level
Who is it for?
This curriculum is tailored for:
- Youth workers, leaders, and educators
- Trainers and facilitators using non-formal education
- Organizations promoting digital wellbeing, online safety, and youth empowerment
Whether you’re planning a local workshop or an international training event, this curriculum offers everything needed to engage young people in reflecting critically on the media they consume.
Why it matters
By focusing on prevention, creativity, and media awareness, this curriculum helps youth workers become key actors in promoting a healthier digital culture among young people. It also aligns with European standards such as the Digital Services Act and the European Strategy for a Better Internet for Children.
Download the Curriculum
The curriculum is available in English and 6 more languages to support local youth work across Europe.
📥 [Download the Curriculum PDF – English version]
📥 [Download the Curriculum PDF – Estonian language version]
📥 [Download the Curriculum PDF – German language version]
📥 [Download the Curriculum PDF – French language version]
📥 [Download the Curriculum PDF – Italian language version]
📥 [Download the Curriculum PDF – Croatian language version]
📥 [Download the Curriculum PDF – Serbian language version]
📚 Learn more about the project: CLICK HERE