In the framework of the Balkan regional platform for youth participation and dialogue project, from 17th – 31st August 2015, Dino Sinapovic, youth worker from LDA Zavidovici was on job shadowing in Macedonia. He spent his first week in the office of ALDA Skopje, partner in the project, and the second week in the Municipality of Vevcani, one of the host cities in the regional platform.
During his stay, Dino had the possibility to shadow the activities in coordination of the Balkan platform project but also to observe of unique professional experiences, such as research interviews with youth policy stakeholders. Working in international environment and on different projects was innovative approach for Dino as a youth worker. He also had an opportunity to observe the work of youth workers in the Municipality and the Youth Center of Vevcani, but also to meet the Mayor and other officials. Following their work was positive building of capacities for Dino, specifically his participation in the logistics and organization of “My City - Youth City ” event. His participation in this event, lobbying for more youth structures in the Municipality was one of the most significant roles that he had as youth worker.
The job shadowing activity is conducted in eight different locations on the Balkans, as part of the Balkan regional platform for youth participation and dialogue project. The project is funded by EU through IPA Operational Grant, Civil society facility, implemented by ALDA in partnership with ALDA Skopje, LDA Mostar, LDA Knjazevac, LDA Subotica, LDA Prijedor, LDA Zavidovici, LDA Peja and LDA Niksic.