Youth center Sentjur (Development Agency Kozjansko)

Youth center Šentjur is one of the four separate units of Development agency Kozjansko which precede the development of its funding municipalities, Šentjur and Dobje. Agency prepares programs and executes projects in a wide sphere of activities (economics, environment, human development, youth, tourism, adult’s education and other). Youth center is daily striving to reach out to young people with the aim to enable their personal and career development as well as their active participation in development of the community they live in. Our area of interest is: - Development of activities and projects that enable young people`s personal & professional growth, development of their potentials and involvement in the community. - Work with socially excluded and long-term unemployed young people (equipping them with skills and experiences needed for successful entrance into the labour market). - Development of projects that get young people interested in their community as well as projects providing young people with the knowledge and information of their community and local decision-making process. - Gamification of local heritage (creating board games, playing cards, puzzles, colour books for children…). - Intercultural learning (youth exchanges and long-term projects developing different areas of interest). - Counselling and informing young people about the opportunities for their personal and professional development. - Development of active citizenship and participation of young people in the society. - Development of volunteering projects and activities that enable young people with life experiences and various skills. Our website: www.mladi-sentjur.si It is not in English but to get insight of the activities check photo gallery: www.mladi-sentjur.si/Fotoutrinki.html