Invitation: Consumer PRO workshop - Building Consumer Education initiatives across Europe

You are invited to apply to take-part in a multi-session online workshop “Building Consumer Education initiatives across Europe”, taking place in November. 

The workshop takes place as part of the “Consumer PRO” project - an initiative of the European Commission implemented by BEUC (the European Consumer Organisation) to build the capacity of the European consumer movement. 

Participating in the event is an opportunity to:

• Deepen your knowledge and skills to deliver effective consumer education activities 
• Learn about key consumer education priorities under the EC’s consumer agenda, namely digital safety, financial literacy and sustainability
• Network and exchange with fellow consumer education experts from Consumer Organisations, National Authorities and European Consumer Centres (ECC’s) across Europe
• Plan future consumer education initiatives – for the local, national or pan-European level. 

The workshop is free, and will consist of three online sessions on the mornings of 18, 23 and 25 November.

Full details

For more information, you can also contact info@consumer-pro.eu.    

How to apply?

The training is open to consumer professionals active in the field of consumer education, or wishing to develop consumer education programmes and activities, from Consumer Organisations, National Authorities and European Consumer Centres (ECC’s). The workshop is aimed primarily at those working in consumer education on a daily basis, whether this be in planning education programmes or in directly running and delivering consumer education work.

We kindly ask you to select staff member(s) in your organisations who, as a priority, would benefit from the training. To apply, please take a few minutes to complete this application form by Monday 17th October.

As places are limited to up to 30, a selection process will take place to assure a balance between profiles, seniority, gender and geography. Your application letter will remain a key determinant in this process.  

You will receive an email informing you of your selection, within 2 weeks of the close of the application process