Early School Leaving (ESL) is a significant problem in many countries, with students leaving school before completing their education. The causes of ESL are complex and multifaceted, and include factors such as poverty, lack of engagement, and a lack of support from families and schools. However, research suggests that mastering soft skills and growing emotional intelligence can be an effective strategy for reducing ESL. Soft skills refer to personal attributes that enable individuals to interact effectively and harmoniously with others, such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Emotional intelligence, on the other hand, is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and the emotions of others. 

In this training course, we will focus on providing strategies for reducing early school leaving by mastering soft skills and growing emotional intelligence using mindfulness. Mindfulness is a practice that involves paying attention to the present moment in a