Course | Transversal Skills for Entering the World of Work
Communication, professional relationships, stress management and personal branding
Course objectives
A 12-hour training course designed in collaboration with Elidea to support young people and young adults in developing the key transversal skills needed to enter and thrive in the world of work.
The course addresses essential topics such as effective communication, teamwork, stress and digital overload management, and the ability to present one’s personal and professional journey in a clear, confident and credible way. Through practical activities, exercises and real-life examples, participants gain tools that can be immediately applied in study, traineeship and work contexts.
The course aims to guide participants in developing essential soft skills to build and strengthen their professional profile, supporting a more aware and sustainable transition into the labour market.
The programme is designed to:
- improve communication skills, both in person and online;
- strengthen teamwork and professional relationship management;
- increase awareness of stress and digital overload;
- help participants recognise and present their personal and educational
- journey in a professional perspective.
Methodology
The course uses an interactive and experiential methodology, combining short theoretical inputs with practical exercises, guided discussions and group work. Content is consistently linked to real-life situations, encouraging peer exchange and reflection on participants’ personal experiences.
Course structure (12 hours)
The course consists of 4 modules of 3 hours each.
Module 1 – Communicating in person and online
Effective feedback in the digital age
Objectives
- recognise main communication styles;
- give and receive feedback constructively;
- adapt communication to different channels (in person, email, chat, calls);
- develop an assertive communication style.
Contents
- components of effective communication;
- communication styles: passive, aggressive, assertive;
- constructive feedback: structure and common mistakes;
- online communication and netiquette.
Module 2 – Working well with others
Building effective professional relationships
Objectives
- develop teamwork skills;
- maintain positive professional relationships;
- prevent and manage conflicts constructively.
Contents
- group work dynamics and stages;
- relational styles and team climate;
- communication flexibility depending on roles and contexts;
- types of conflict and basics of negotiation.
Module 3 – Managing stress and concentration
Brain, multitasking and digital overload
Objectives
- recognise main stress factors;
- identify signs of digital overload;
- improve focus and time management;
- develop strategies for better performance.
Contents
- stress and its main causes;
- effects of multitasking and information overload;
- signs of digital stress;
- good practices for managing time and energy.
Module 4 – Valuing your personal story
Telling your story to enter the world of work
Objectives
- identify key steps in your personal journey;
- recognise strengths, skills and values;
- build a personal narrative oriented towards study and work;
- translate your story into personal branding tools.
Contents
- personal storytelling and professional identity;
- the “red thread” of your journey;
- personal branding for young people;
- consistency between CV, online profiles and oral presentation.
Skills developed
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
■ communicate more effectively and assertively;
■ work in teams and manage professional relationships;
■ recognise and manage stress and digital overload;
■ value their personal and educational journey;
■ present themselves in a more aware and coherent way in professional contexts.
A pathway designed to strengthen self-awareness, communication and employability, placing the individual and their journey at the centre.
Practical information
■ Trainers: Debora Penco, Enrico Totani
■ Next edition: New dates coming soon
■ Schedule: The schedule for the next edition will be published soon
■ Delivery mode: Online, live sessions with interactive moments and open Q&A with the trainer.
■ Language: Italian. Real-time captioning with automatic multilingual subtitles is available to support participants’ comprehension.
■ Total duration: 12 hours
■ Participation fee: € 350
If the minimum number of students is not reached, alternative dates will be proposed or a full refund of the amount paid will be made.
For further information, please contact us at info@eu-gen.org
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Financial support for participants with fewer opportunities
In line with the principles of inclusion and equal opportunities promoted by the Erasmus+ Programme, a one-off additional contribution of €250 is available as a discount on the course fee for students and recent graduates who are in a documented situation of economic disadvantage.
The contribution is granted until the available funds are exhausted and in accordance with the objective criteria outlined below.
Definition – Economic disadvantage
Participants considered to have fewer opportunities for economic reasons are those belonging to a household with income or asset indicators below the thresholds established by national legislation or by the relevant national criteria in the country of residence.
This support does not apply to other categories of fewer opportunities (such as disability, health conditions, migrant background, or other situations not directly related to economic circumstances).