CIVIC SCOUTS AT WORK | ReLEAD

CIVIC SCOUTS AT WORK: A three-year journey in civic learning at work

Developed by THE CIVICS Innovation Hub from 2021 to 2024, the CIVIC SCOUTS AT WORK programme brought civic education into a new setting: workplaces. CIVIC SCOUTS AT WORK empowered employees in Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany and Hungary to engage with key democratic values, reflect on societal challenges, and strengthen their civic skills, all within their everyday professional environments.

Through facilitated group workshops on tailored topics, CIVIC SCOUTS AT WORK equipped hundreds of participants from 22 companies with the tools to navigate complex societal questions, foster inclusion, and promote resilience in both personal and professional contexts. The initiative successfully demonstrated that civic learning not only belongs in classrooms and community centres, but also in offices, companies, and factories.

Explore our testimonials to get a better sense of CIVIC SCOUTS AT WORK and hear firsthand from people who participated in the programme.

Continuing the journey: Expanding and scaling up with the European Responsible Leadership Network (ReLEAD) – Where work meets civic engagement

After the success of the CIVIC SCOUTS AT WORK programme, THE CIVICS is expanding efforts to create space for workplace-based civic learning with the European Responsible Leadership Network programme (ReLEAD). In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, thriving businesses and societies rely on individuals who are both skilled and civically engaged. The ReLEAD online training programme takes civic learning in the workplace to the next level by engaging businesses across European countries to foster civic-minded, resilient, and socially responsible leadership. It enables employees to focus on four essential skillsets that benefit both society and the workplace:

• Building resilience and wellbeing – creating smarter, healthier, confident leaders
• Democratic and civic competencies – building active and aware leaders
• Communication in challenging times – helping leaders lead through complexity
• Environmental sustainability and social impact – leading responsibly

ReLEAD’s carefully curated programme combines self-study, group workshops, and comes with a practical toolbox, enabling participants to gain skills and share knowledge beyond their workplaces. It requires a commitment of up to 15 hours within a 10-week period, can be completed during working hours, and is free of charge. Upon successful completion of the training, both participants and companies will be certified and receive an “Open Badge”, a validated, shareable digital badge that contains information about skills and achievements.

Join ReLEAD
Join us as we shape a future where business success and social responsibility go hand in hand. For more information, reach out to relead@thecivics.eu. We look forward to hearing from you!

ReLEAD is funded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung.

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