European Cooperation Project

STAY – Skills for Thriving, Agency and Youth Engagement

Empowering young people to stay engaged in work, learning, and community life.

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About the Project

What is STAY?

STAY responds to a growing challenge experienced by young people across Europe: early disengagement from meaningful participation in work, education, volunteering, and civic spaces.

Rather than framing this as a lack of effort or motivation, STAY treats disengagement as a signal — an opportunity to strengthen communication, support, and self-understanding so that young people can thrive.

Through practical tools, youth-centred learning, and inclusive digital design, STAY helps youth workers and organisations recognise early signs of disengagement and support young people to navigate transitions with confidence and agency.

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Core Tools Developed

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Free & Open Access

Project Outputs

Tools Built for Real Practice

All STAY outputs are designed for flexibility and real-life application across youth work, education, and early employment contexts.

Handbook

STAY Handbook

A practice-oriented guide for youth workers and educators. Supports professionals in understanding early signs of disengagement with concrete methods, conversation prompts, and exercises.

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Digital Tool

Engagement & Quiet-Quitting Risk Scanner

An interactive self-reflection tool for young people. Through an accessible questionnaire, users reflect on role clarity, feedback, motivation, and sense of belonging — receiving personalised guidance.

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