Information:  OTL-J programme involves more than 2,600 young Azoreans
The Regional Director for Youth announced today that the Youth Free Time Occupation Programme (OTL-J) starts Monday, July 3, involving more than 2,600 young Azoreans. "This year, OTL-J will involve the participation of 2,657 young people, placed in 1,077 projects, representing an investment of over 375 thousand Euros in the sub-programmes to be developed during the summer," said Lúcio Rodrigu... more >>

Information: European youth technicians analyse learning processes in Ponta Delgada
The Regional Directorate for Youth is promoting in Ponta Delgada the international training course "My Favourite Mistake," an initiative of the National Agency for the Management of the Erasmus+/Youth in Action Programme that involves 26 participants from Portugal, Austria, Italy, Spain, Malta, Hungary and Poland. This training involving youth technicians, community leaders and teachers, among oth... more >>

Information: Interjovem 2017 card with new features and benefits
The Regional Director for Youth announced today that the Interjovem 2017 Card will provide "free admission" to all interpretation centres and the entire network of regional museums and libraries. They will also have the possibility to "book flight tickets in advance" with Grupo SATA. "As for the acquisition of flight tickets to Europe, there is a 20% discount on Azores Airlines," Lúcio Rodri... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Youth notes that nearly 8 thousand young Azoreans participated in entrepreneurial education initiatives
The Regional Director for Youth noted today that nearly eight thousand Azorean youngsters participated in entrepreneurial education initiatives in the last four years. "Over the past four years, 7,746 young Azorean students have participated in the 'Entrepreneurial Education: The Path to Success!' programme," said Lúcio Rodrigues. The government official spoke at the opening of the regional c... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores presents campaign "Before you Discriminate me, Know me"
The Regional Director for Youth pointed out the importance of initiatives intended to promote equality and non-discrimination as "driving forces for a fairer and more inclusive society." Lúcio Rodrigues spoke at the presentation of the fifth edition of the campaign "Before you Discriminate me, Know me," an initiative of the Regional Government implemented through the Regional Directorates fo... more >>

Information: Government is partner of Azorean young people to "make it happen," says Regional Director for Youth
The Regional Director for Youth highlighted today the Government's availability to become an "effective partner" of Azorean young people and "help them accomplishing their professional and life projects." Lúcio Rodrigues spoke in Horta at the presentation of "Make it Happen Portugal" project, a TV programme that stemmed from the initiative of a Terceira-born promoter of entrepreneurial initia... more >>

Information: Cultural and artistic agents may rely on the Regional Government of the Azores as a partner for their projects
The Regional Director for Youth stated in Horta that the Government of the Azores, through its various departments, has been and will be ready to continue to be a partner in projects developed by cultural and creative agents. Lúcio Rodrigues spoke at the end of a cycle of three information sessions on the "Creative Europe" programme. The government official stressed that this programme "has ... more >>

Information: It is essential to invest in young Azoreans for active participation in society, says the Regional Director for Youth
The Regional Director for Youth stated in Horta that it is "essential to invest in young Azoreans," not only through incentive programmes designed to promote innovative projects, solidarity or associations but also "through the implementation of measures towards the inclusion and active participation of young people in the different sectors of society, whether they are political, economic or socia... more >>

Information: Youth associations are one of the best ways to develop strong civic spirit, says Regional Director for Youth
The Regional Director for Youth stressed in Ponta Delgada the role of associations as "one of the best ways to develop a strong and committed civic spirit among Azorean youth." Lúcio Rodrigues spoke during the celebration of the 36th anniversary of the Academic Association of the University of the Azores. On the occasion, he stressed "the dynamics, the effort and the work that the Academic As... more >>

Information: "Entrepreneurial Education: The Path to Success" is increasingly relevant in Azorean schools
The Regional Directorate for Youth stressed today the significant increase in participation of elementary school teachers (46%) and vocational training teachers (42%) in the sixth edition of the programme "Entrepreneurial Education: The Path to Success." Pilar Damião stressed that this growth "meets the Government's goal to consolidate this project at all levels of compulsory education, ensur... more >>