The AI4 YOUTH project is implemented under Erasmus+Programme, KA220-YOU – Cooperation partnerships in youth and focuses on assessing the current capacities of youth workers in relation to the use of Artificial Intelligence and algorithms in education and employment. This was achieved through the development of a curriculum that prepares youth workers to understand and incorporate AI tools in their work, helping young people adapt to the AI-driven future in both education and employment. The project’s activities included analyzing the knowledge and capacities of the youth sector regarding AI and algorithms, creating a capacity-building curriculum tailored for youth workers to support young people in preparing for the AI era, and providing accessible e-learning opportunities for trainers across Europe. Additionally, the project fostered discussions with stakeholders about the benefits, challenges, and opportunities AI brings to youth work, and created policy recommendations that ensure AI is used effectively in this context. Through these activities, AI4 YOUTH succeeded in its goal to empower youth workers for potential negative effects of AI on young people, while equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to guide youth in adapting to the AI landscape.

Research Report & Methodology
The project developed a comprehensive research framework and conducted an in-depth study on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into youth work. The findings and the methodology created offer a reusable foundation for future research, advocacy, and strategic planning, contributing to a wider understanding of how AI can reshape the youth sector.

Type: Research / Methodology – AI & Youth Work Integration Framework

Capacity Building Curriculum on Youth Work & AI
A structured and adaptable curriculum was designed to provide youth workers with essential skills to effectively and ethically use AI in their work. The curriculum promotes critical thinking, digital readiness, and positive approaches to AI use, and will remain sustainable through scheduled updates every three years.

Type: Trainings / Curriculum – Capacity Building in AI for Youth Workers

E-Learning Modules & Digitalised Resources
Interactive e-learning modules were created to complement the curriculum, offering youth workers a flexible and accessible way to deepen their understanding of AI in youth work. These modules, along with digitalised tools and resources, are hosted on a dedicated platform maintained by Backslash for at least five years.

Type: Digital Learning / E-Modules – AI & Digital Youth Work Education

Policy Recommendations for AI in Youth Work
Concrete policy recommendations were developed to support the ethical use of AI in youth education, participation, and employment. These guidelines will be promoted beyond the project lifecycle, with CI integrating them into its strategic work and advocating for their adoption across its member network.

Type: Policy / Strategy – Guidelines for Ethical AI Use in Youth Sector