Information: LABJOVEM Exhibition with international dimension, says Regional Director for Youth
The Regional Director for Youth said today in Ribeira Grande that the Labjovem Exhibition "will be showcased in the Azores, Lisbon and, for the first time, in Edinburgh," Scotland, thus acquiring an international dimension. Speaking at the presentation of the exhibition, the partners and the juries that will make up this year's edition of Labjovem - Young Creators Competition, Pilar Damião p... more >>

Information: Director Regional for Youth highlights importance of empowering young people with key entrepreneurial skills
The Regional Director for Youth spoke at the opening of the "Youth Showcase," stressing that a project such as this and "Entrepreneurial Education: The Path to Success," are key tools to empower young people with key entrepreneurial skills. Pilar Damião recalled "young people have at their disposal several of Regional Government departments that develop programmes to encourage employment and... more >>

Information: Applications for social entrepreneurship programme "Youth +" open in November
The application period for the incentive programme for social entrepreneurship "Youth +" opens on November 1 and ends on December 31, 2015. The programme is promoted by Regional Government, through the Regional Directorate for Youth. It aims to promote the development of projects in order to identify, support, train, promote and relate initiatives with high potential of social entrepreneurship an... more >>

Information: Regional Directorate for Youth introduced TVJ today
The Regional Directorate for Youth presented today in Ponta Delgada its new communication channel, designated as TVJ, which aims to increase the visibility of youth initiatives and promote the dissemination of youth-related information. "The direct and indirect involvement of young people in this project will contribute to a better knowledge of democracy," said the Regional Director for Youth at ... more >>

Information: Regional Directorate for Youth promotes training course on Event Production
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Directorate for Youth, promotes the organisation of a training course on Event Production on the islands of São Miguel and Terceira. The initiative, which results from the partnership with Praia da Vitória City Hall, through Terceira Youth and Art Academy, and Angra do Heroísmo City Hall. It will take place at Terceira Youth and Ar... more >>

Information: Second phase of the training route on Erasmus + Programme to start on Terceira Island
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Directorate for Youth, in partnership with the national agency for the management of Erasmus + - Youth in Action promotes, starting today, the second phase of the training route on this programme. The first phase of route took place during the months of April and May on Terceira, Graciosa, Pico and Faial, followed now by the second phase, which... more >>

Information: "Entrepreneurial Education: The Path to Success" registers growing membership of the school community
The Regional Director for Youth highlighted the growing participation of teachers in the project "Entrepreneurial Education: The Path to Success." Since its first edition, the number of teachers involved has grown from 53 to 108, which "demonstrates their sharp interest in instilling a creative and entrepreneurial spirit in students.” Speaking at the opening session of the sixth edition of ... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Youth highlights importance of combating intolerance and social exclusion
The Regional Director for Youth highlighted in Ponta Delgada the importance making a commitment with moral principles that respect the difference of the other. Pilar Damião spoke Wednesday at the opening of the exhibition held under the "Artisocial" contest, an initiative included in the project "Before you Discriminate me, Know me!" In this regard, the government official stressed that the... more >>

Information: Young Azoreans participate in Entrepreneurship Mission in Lisbon
The winning teams of the 5th Regional Competition - "IdeiAçores" will participate in an Entrepreneurship Mission to be held in Lisbon between Tuesday and Friday. The initiative is intended to make participants acquainted with new realities and enhance their knowledge. This mission includes two main components: an educational and an entrepreneurial component. Teams will have the opportunity ... more >>

Information: International Youth Day celebrated with cultural and sports activities
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Directorate for Youth, and the Vila Franca Town Hall will celebrate the International Youth Day in Vila Franca do Campo next Wednesday, August 12. The International Youth Day will be marked with a programme that includes sports, musical, recreational and educational activities in order to promote healthy lifestyles. The event will take place on V... more >>