Silesian Laboratories of the Future Project

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Graphic for the Śląskie Laboratories of the Future project showing a youth meeting during workshops.

ProjectPublished

Silesian Voivodeship (Rybnik and subregion)

Silesian Laboratories of the Future Project

Youth Fund

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Project summary

Project area

Silesian Voivodeship (Rybnik and subregion)

Implementation period

Dec 6, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024

Funding programme

Youth Fund

NIW-CRSO

Funding amount

PLN 69,296

Own contribution

PLN 0

Top outcomes

Increase in participants' knowledge

89%

Result of surveys before and after the trainings; the minimum target was 25%.

Trained pupils and students

25 people

Number of training participants for secondary school pupils and students up to 26 years of age.

Trained volunteers and members

10 people

Number of people trained among the volunteers and association members.

About the project

We delivered the “Silesian Laboratories of the Future” project under the Youth Fund as activities strengthening young people’s competences and the capacity of a youth organization. We focused on practical training, teamwork, and building an environment in which young people can grow together with us.

In the first stage, we prioritized solid preparation: the project team, a communication plan, visual identity, and event logistics. This allowed subsequent activities to run smoothly and in an organized manner.

Process

We divided the work into four phases. First, we planned the entire project: we appointed a team with a coordinator, divided responsibilities, set the schedule and training locations, and prepared technical and promotional support.

In the second phase, we moved on to delivering the trainings. We organized activities for volunteers and association members, as well as for secondary school pupils and students up to the age of 26. Each meeting was closed with a coordinator’s report, photo documentation, and ongoing adjustments that improved subsequent activities.

Next, we closed the implementation stage by compiling documentation and materials for evaluation. In the final phase, we analyzed the indicators, drew conclusions, and prepared improvements for the next part of the project.

Results

Key metrics and outcomes

Increase in participants' knowledge

89%

Result of surveys before and after the trainings; the minimum target was 25%.

Trained pupils and students

25 people

Number of training participants for secondary school pupils and students up to 26 years of age.

Trained volunteers and members

10 people

Number of people trained among the volunteers and association members.

Engaged volunteers

5 people

Number of volunteers involved in carrying out the task.

Project partnerships

1 partnership

Number of partnerships established to carry out the task.

Facebook post reach

969 recipients

Reach indicator for promotional activities (plan: 2500).

Impact

What changed thanks to the project

The strongest result was a real increase in participants’ competences: based on surveys before and after the trainings, we recorded an average knowledge increase of 89% (with a planned minimum of 25%). We trained 25 pupils and students and 10 volunteers and association members.

We engaged 5 volunteers in delivering the task, organized 1 off-site training for the volunteer team, and finalized 1 partnership supporting the project substantively and organizationally.

One indicator was not fully achieved in 2022: the reach of promotional posts on Facebook was 969 against a target of 2500. We treated this as a lesson for the next stages and refined our approach to promotion and the communication schedule.