Key goal of the project was to create a framework for the partcipants to be able to have a meaningful und lasting experience abroad within a few weeks; an experience not possible in that way in their home setting; neither quality-wise, nor in terms of intensity. Measurable improvement of their active and passive language skills in their host country’s language Extraordinary development of their personalities (due to leaving behind their home comfort zone – immersion method) Developing a true, hands-on understanding of their host country’s culture and work ethics Experiencing that the pluralism of values, attitudes and cultural working techniques comparing guest and home country - in particular how to communicate and work appropriately and efficiently in their host country’s business environment - experiencing how work is organized, typical ways of interacting and cooperating, which competences are particularly relevant understanding Europe as a zone with strong communalities in cultural, work and general aspects of living through experiencing it first-hand In addition it was the intent to qualify personnel managing educational processes.
This project was carried out to allow participants to grow, develop and qualify themselves regarding their vocational, language, methodical, personal and social interaction skills. In addition the goal is to enhance the attractivity of the vocational training system in the city state of Berlin and to internationalize it. Furthermore a number of training courses focused on Digitalization and Inclusion were offered to impact the institution “Senate Department of Education, Berlin” including the vocational schools it governs. Another goal of this project is to reduce youth unemployment by strengthening the participants’ in developing their personality and by qualifying young student teachers. But the core of the project remains mobility for trainees in the dual system and students in the vocational schools. The project in question is embedded in the Charta Strategy as well as the 10% goal of the Senate Department of Education, Youth and Family (SenBJF). The political leadership of SenBJF committed itself on May 15, 2019 that 10% of all trainees should participate in a learning experience abroad in a European country with GoEurope being the key facilitator in reaching this goal.