Core Points - The article highlights the establishment and success of the Youth Night School in Zhoukou, which serves as a platform for young people to enhance their skills and knowledge after work hours [1][2] - The initiative has attracted over 20,000 participants since its launch on April 17, 2024, offering over 30 courses tailored to the diverse needs of the youth [1][2] - The program emphasizes a demand-driven approach, allowing young people to suggest courses, which has led to high demand and popularity among participants [2] Group 1 - The Youth Night School is designed to meet the multifaceted needs of Zhoukou's youth, focusing on their interests and real-life requirements [1] - The program integrates various resources, including university teachers and representatives of intangible cultural heritage, to enhance the educational experience [1] - The initiative aligns with national strategies for digital education and lifelong learning, contributing to the overall development of youth in the city [2] Group 2 - Participants have reported gaining new skills and forming connections with like-minded individuals, fostering a sense of belonging [2] - The program is seen as a micro-level approach to public service equalization, contributing to the broader goal of youth development in urban settings [2] - The courses offered include practical skills that can be applied in employment, entrepreneurship, and community development, thereby energizing urban growth [2]

团思明区委书记罗婧怡阐释了该机制的双重意义："'工时换学时'模式，一方面是我们坚持社会化筹措 资源，以普惠收费形式，为志愿者、新就业青年及在地团员等群体降低学习门槛；另一方面，通过激励 广大青年，特别是志愿者持续参与志愿服务，奉献社会，与青年携手营造向上向善的良好氛围。" 政策的实惠性很快获得青年群体的认同。"这个机制对我们一线工作者来说很实在！""鼓浪屿好小哥"团 队的一名成员表示，作为经常参与社区志愿服务的星级志愿者，未来如果报名夜校课程，能省下近三分 之一的学费。团队的青年正积极了解夜校课程，计划利用好这项福利，学习如沟通技巧、应急救护、新 媒体运营等实用技能，期待将所学更好地反哺到日常工作和社区志愿服务中去。 作为厦门市思明区新就业群体和志愿者代表，"鼓浪屿好小哥"团队近日收到一份特别的礼物——由共青 团厦门市思明区委捐赠的"星光夜校"青年学习卡。团队中的青年成员在报名青年夜校课程时，可凭此卡 享受学费6折的专属优惠。 这张学习卡，是思明区创新推出的"志愿服务工时兑换青年夜校学时"机制的生动体现。今年4月以来， 团思明区委设计并推行这一机制，旨在构建一个激励奉献、促进成长的平台。依据该机制，普通志愿 ...