Konferencijom „Oblikovanje narativa: Neformalno obrazovanje kao most između učenja i učešća“, održanom u Mostaru, Agencija lokalne demokratije Mostar ozvaničila je svoju novu ulogu nacionalne kontakt tačke Erasmus+ Youth programa za Bosnu i Hercegovinu, u okviru SALTO SEE. Potvrdila je LDA Mostar tako svoje opredjeljenje da bude ključni most između mladih i evropskih prilika za njihovo učenje i participaciju.
Konferencija: dijalog institucija i mladih
Kroz tri panel diskusije otvorili smo prostor za dijalog institucija, organizacija civilnog društva, obrazovnog sektora i mladih o tome kako kompetencije stečene neformalnim obrazovanjem mogu postati prepoznatljive i priznate na tržištu rada u BiH, te na koje načine ovakav oblik učenja otvara vrata zapošljavanju i razvoju karijere.
Maja Vejzović-Voloder, predstavnica kontakt tačke Erasmus+ Youth programa pri LDA Mostar, naglasila je ovom prilikom da neformalno obrazovanje nije zamjena formalnom, već njegova nadogradnja koja mladima omogućava praktična iskustva i jače pozicioniranje u profesionalnom svijetu.
“Mi u LDA Mostar konstantno mladima nudimo prilike za tu nadogradnju i uopće izgradnju svojih vještina i kapaciteta, i mogu reći da ćemo u narednim godinama nuditi još više prilika kroz neformalno obrazovanje, doprinoseći njihovoj sigurnijoj i kvalitetnijoj budućnosti. Jer, trenutno brojke ne idu u prilog našoj zemlji. Naime, prema podacima Eurostata, BiH ima gotovo dvostruko veću nezaposlenost mladih u odnosu na zemlje Evropske unije“, rekla je Vejzović-Voloder.
Praktična iskustva i razvoj vještina
Iskustva iz prakse predstavila je i Martina Vidović, projekt koordinatorica iz Nadbiskupijskog centra za pastoral mladih Ivan Pavao II, organizacije kroz čije se programe već decenijama mladima otvaraju mogućnosti za volontiranje širom Evrope, razvoj interkulturalnih i komunikacijskih vještina te upoznavanje različitih sredina.
„Mladi su zaista zainteresovani za uključivanje, ali im je važno ponuditi kvalitetne i sadržajne programe. Neformalno obrazovanje nudi prostor u kojem mogu rasti, razvijati svoje potencijale i postati osnaženi pojedinci spremni za izazove sutrašnjice“, kazala je Vidović.
O neformalnom je obrazovanju iz vlastitog iskustva govorio Tarik Kreso, student Informacijskih tehnologija i učesnik programa LDA Mostar: “Ovakav vid učenja me kroz posljednjih nekoliko godina itekako oplemenio i obogatio, jer ne znam kako bih drugačije imao priliku da povežem različita iskustva, susrete s različitim ljudima, i da sve to pretočim u vještine i znanja koja su me i lično i profesionalno oblikovala”.
Događaj je okupio predstavnike institucija, akademske zajednice, privatnog sektora, omladinskih organizacija i mlade aktiviste.
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LDA Mostar Becomes Erasmus+ Youth Contact Point at Non-Formal Education Conference
At the conference “Shaping Narratives: Non-Formal Education as a Bridge Between Learning and Participation”, held in Mostar, the Local Democracy Agency (LDA) Mostar officially announced its new role as the national contact point for the Erasmus+ Youth program in Bosnia and Herzegovina under SALTO SEE.
This marks LDA Mostar’s commitment to being a key bridge between young people and European learning and participation opportunities.
Dialogue Between Institutions and Youth
The conference featured three panel discussions, bringing together institutions, civil society organizations, the education sector, and young people.
Discussions focused on how skills gained through non-formal education can be recognized and valued in the Bosnian labor market, and how this type of learning opens doors to employment and career development.
Non-Formal Education Complements Formal Learning
Maja Vejzović-Voloder, representative of the Erasmus+ Youth contact point at LDA Mostar, emphasized:
“Non-formal education does not replace formal education. It complements it, providing young people with practical experience and better positioning in the professional world.”
She added:
“At LDA Mostar, we continuously offer young people opportunities to develop their skills and capacities. In the coming years, we aim to provide even more opportunities through non-formal education, helping them build a safer and better future. Currently, the statistics are not in our favor: according to Eurostat, Bosnia and Herzegovina has almost twice the youth unemployment rate compared to EU countries.”
Practical Experience and Skills Development
Martina Vidović, project coordinator at the Archdiocesan Center for Youth Pastoral John Paul II, highlighted the importance of hands-on experiences:
“Young people are genuinely interested in participation, but quality programs are essential. Non-formal education offers a space where they can grow, develop their potential, and become empowered individuals ready for tomorrow’s challenges.”
She explained that the Center provides opportunities for young people to volunteer across Europe, develop intercultural and communication skills, and gain exposure to diverse environments.
Voices of Young Participants
Tarik Kreso, IT student and participant in LDA Mostar programs, shared his experience:
“This type of learning has greatly enriched me over the past few years. I would not have had the chance to connect different experiences, meet diverse people, and translate all of this into skills and knowledge that have shaped me both personally and professionally.”
Bringing Communities Together
The conference gathered representatives from institutions, academia, the private sector, youth organizations, and young activists, highlighting the key role of non-formal education in strengthening youth competencies and creating new professional opportunities.
