We are excited to announce that following a strong interest of the European consumer movement, we will repeat – and therefore invite you to apply to - the online Consumer PRO workshop on Building Consumer Education initiatives across Europe taking place on 2ⁿd, 5^th and 7^th June 2023.

Consumer PRO, an initiative of the European Commission implemented by BEUC - the European Consumer Organisation, is an EU-wide project to build the capacity of the consumer movement.

This workshop is for you/your colleagues if you’re interested in:

•  Developing your knowledge and skills to deliver effective consumer education activities
•  Exploring how to reach out to different target groups on key consumer education priorities under the European Commission’s consumer agenda
•  Networking and exchanging with fellow consumer education experts from Consumer Organisations, National Authorities and European Consumer Centres (ECC’s) across Europe
•  Planning future consumer education initiatives – for the local, national or pan-European level

The workshop will consist of three online sessions from 09:30 -13:00 CEST, as follows:   
  •    Session 1 - Friday, 2^nd June - “An introduction to Consumer Education: what it is, who is doing it, why it’s important”
  •    Session 2 - Monday, 5^th June - “Inspiration and successful consumer education in practice”  
  •    Session 3 - Wednesday 7^th June - “Preparing consumer education projects of the future: Practical action-planning for local, national and European initiatives”

What to expect?

The course will be delivered using a variety of input methods, including guest expert speakers and trainers delivering interactive exercises and facilitating exchange of best practice, as well as action-planning for future consumer education projects. Each session will have informal networking moments and opportunities for you to share your own case studies or questions/challenges.
The workshop will take place on Zoom, in English, from 9:30 to 13:00 CEST.

Who can apply?

The workshop 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).
It 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.

How to apply?

Please take a few minutes to complete this application form by Wednesday 28^th April. As places are limited to up to 30, a selection process may take place to assure a balance between profiles, seniority, gender and geography. Your application will remain a key determinant in this process.  

TO BE CONSIDERED BEFORE APPLYING: Whilst the workshop is part of an EU-funded capacity building project, the training is similar in quality and value to other trainings available on the market. Moreover, the workshop has been designed in a way that each day’s session will set you up for the next day and will include several follow-on style exercises with other group participants.

Therefore, for you and your peers to get the most out of the workshop, please only apply if you can attend the entire event and make sure to already pencil the dates in your agenda. You will receive an email informing you of your selection, within 2 weeks of the close of the application process.   

More information   

For more information about this project or this workshop, please contact info@consumer-pro.eu or visit the webpage.