The main objectives of the project were mainly to gain new professional experience and to develop existing professional knowledge and skills, not only of pupils but also of teachers. The project also aimed to internationalise the pupils and teachers in terms of deepening their language and intercultural knowledge. Last but not least, the project aimed at familiarising the students with the dual education system or its elements applied in the foreign partners of the project and strengthening the link between theoretical and practical training, directly in the production plants. All the objectives defined in this way have been met by the project implementation.
The "Gaining Work Experience Abroad" project was created not only as a continuation of two successful previous projects, but also and above all on the basis of the ŠKODA AUTO SOUs (hereinafter referred to as SOUs or school) strategy 2017 - 2022. The school's strategy for this 5y period focuses on several themes in the area of internationalisation. Central to this is strengthening and deepening existing cooperation with foreign partners, establishing new partnerships and increasing the number of foreign partners to ten. Another topic that is closely related to internationalisation is foreign internships, improving their quality and increasing the number of pupils and teachers completing internships abroad. The aim is that at least 20% of the total number of pupils in the third year of study and 20% of the total number of pupils in the fourth year of study and 10% of teachers should take part in a traineeship abroad each year. The third point focuses on improving the language level of school management, teachers and pupils. The last point is the introduction of new teaching methods, tools and technologies in the teaching of general and vocational subjects and vocational training.