On November 10-12^th of 2018, the second stage of the seminar on “General Skills of Personal Development” for 30 young people from Tavush and Gegharkunik regions was held in “Arthurs Aghveran Resort” situated in Arzakan village of Kotayk Region.

The seminar was attended by YSUIB lecturer Slavik Alaverdyan, student Hrant Gharagyozyan, graduates Lilit Voskanyan, Anahit Atoyan, Aghavni Ghazaryan, Lusine Amiryan and Shushan Kharatyan.

The seminar was organized by the “Oxygen” Foundation and the Armenian representation of “Save the Children International” organization. The event was public youth initiative within the framework of the EU-funded project “EU for Youth, Skills for the Future”, implemented by the Armenian representation of “Save the Children International”.

300 young people aged 16-30 from all regions of Armenia and Yerevan participated in the seminar.

This time, the participants acquired knowledge about the importance of personal growth and development, planning of their own lives, and the ways of learning, critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.

The seminar was conducted by Zaruhi Lavchyan and Areg Tadevosyan, Milena Nahapetyan, worker of “Oxygen” Foundation, was in charge of organizational issues.

On the first day, the results of the previous seminar were summarized, the participants presented their impressions and skills to apply what they learned and then completed the questionnaire for non-formal learning results. The participants also performed a task and learned a new skill in 40 minutes (painting, composing, learning words in an unknown language, making magical tricks, etc).

On the second day, the participants recalled childhood dreams, analyzed their basic needs, classified them according to priorities, thought of some alternatives to fulfill them. The trainers presented web resources and platforms for participation and implementation of youth programs.

The third day was devoted to critical thinking and creativity. The participants learned when analyzing information, it was necessary to give the right questions, to separate facts from assumptions. The factors influencing creativity, characteristic features of creative people were presented. The participants performed a task to consider as many options as possible to use simple things.

The seminar was held in an interactive and engaging atmosphere.

At the end of the seminar, the young people who took part in the two stages of the seminar received certificates.

Some of the participants will soon have an opportunity to pass paid internships in a number of organizations.

 On November 9th, 2018, YSU Ijevan Branch hosted an introductory seminar on fundraising conducted by Hayk Tiraturyan, (World Wildlife Fund) WWF-Armenia Fundraising and Partnership manager.
The seminar was attended by students and representatives of administrative and professorial staff of YSU Ijevan branch.
The purpose of the seminar was to introduce the concept of fundraising, clarify fundraising types and trends, and present international funding programs by WWF-Armenia.
Trainer Hayk Tiraturyan explained the international term “CrowdFunding” which was considered one of the most important types of fundraising, mentioned its advantages, drawbacks and risks.
A well-funded GPS system and Volterman company, producing a multifunctional wallet with cameras, which succeeded to get a $ 2.677.616 US dollars funding, from the third attempt.
During the seminar, the main functions of WWF-Armenia, its projects and programs such as the Animal Adoption project, were also presented. It was mentioned what strategic actions have been taken to finance this project (for example, provide funding entities or companies with gifts and certificates).
The seminar on “Fundraising” was in an interactive and engaging atmosphere, the students asked the trainer their questions and received exhaustive answers.

On November 9, 2018, YSU Ijevan branch hosted a seminar on “Public Relations” (PR), conducted by WWF-Armenia Partnership and Communication manager Hermine Hakobyan.

The seminar was attended by YSUIB staff and students of different faculties.

The purpose of the seminar was to introduce the peculiarities of PR (Public Relations), as well as to speak about PR tools, its influence and importance in the modern world.

Agenda:
What are the prerequisites for PR formation?
What is the essence of public relations?
What is black PR?

Trainer Hermine Hakobyan underlined that PR was a phenomenon that controlled your reputation with the goal of gaining audience’s support, an opportunity to have an impact on the audience’s opinion and behavior.

The seminar was held in an interactive and engaging atmosphere.

At the end of the discussion, a video clip about PR history and its development stages was demonstrated.

Hermine Hakobyan expressed her satisfaction with the active participation and interest of our students in the training, expressing willingness to continue the cooperation.