It is intended for youth workers, such as professionals from the social welfare system, experts working in the employment sector, individuals working in civil society organizations, who may potentially work with deaf and hard of hearing persons, as well as persons with communication obstacles during their work. The objective is to train them in career advising and professional guidance for deaf and hard of hearing persons, and persons with communication obstacles.

The curriculum consists of 10 modules, with each module containing several sessions detailed with activity flow and implementation instructions. Additionally, the curriculum includes supplementary reading materials and materials necessary for the implementation of the described activities. The curriculum is based on the approach, principles and methods of non-formal education. It consists of interactive and participatory methods tailored to the participants profile and needs, some of them being: interactive games, reflective exercises, simulation tasks, individual activities, work in pairs and groups, plenary discussions, theoretical presentations, practical task work, and exchange of experiential knowledge. 

Based on the theme and the target group, the curriculum objectives are: 

• to gain necessary knowledge about deafness and the specifics of working with young deaf and hard of hearing persons; 
• to develop communication strategies for successful interaction with deaf and hard of hearing young people, and young people with communication obstacles; 
• to understand the employment challenges faced by deaf and hard of hearing young people, as well as young people with communication obstacles; 
• to familiarize with the concept of the job market and the importance of developing adaptability skills; 
• to familiarize with the basics of entrepreneurship and the potentials and methods of self-employment; 
• to learn about mentoring and providing sufficient support to hard of hearing young people, as well as young people with communication obstacles to develop their own competencies and achieve their ambitions; 
• to learn specific advice and guidelines for career counseling and professional guidance for hard of hearing young people, as well as young people with communication obstacles; 
• to encourage understanding and respect for cultural differences and the importance of an inclusive approach in working with deaf and hard of hearing young people; 
• to apply knowledge and skills to enhance employability, realize rights, and social inclusion of deaf and hard of hearing persons, and persons with communication difficulties. 

The curriculum modules can be used individually, regardless of other modules. Although each individual module and session have recommended durations, this curriculum is flexible, allowing future users to adapt it to their own needs. The curriculum is intended for all interested parties who believe they can implement it in their work with young people, especially with young people with disabilities. 

This curriculum is the result of collaborative work among three partners of this project (Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing of the City of Zagreb, Youth Power Germany, Istituto ad ordinamento Universitario “Scuola Superiore Carolina Albasio”), and has been tested in their countries. It is available in five languages: English, Croatian, German, Italian, and Estonian.