The project consists of two directions: VET learner traineeships and qualification work-placements in companies abroad, and learning mobility for VET teachers and specialists. Goals for VET learners: - to develop and strengthen professional competences at European level; acquire the latest technologies in the chosen profession in practice; connect theoretical knowledge and practical skills; improve learners' professional knowledge of English and develop their social and intercultural competence. Goals for VET teachers: - to study the concept and quality management of vocational education and training in VET institutions in different European countries; explore how the elements of work-based learning are integrated into the curricula of European educational institutions; get acquainted with the innovative approach on how to use alternative energy for sustainable school management; examine the organization of training in VET institutions of auto transport and the possibilities of student practice in auto centres; find out how a foreign language is taught and used in working environment; improve their English skills.
According to the Europe 2020 strategy and the Latvian National Development Plan 2014–2020, investment in human resources is an important precondition for ensuring that the workforce meets the requirements of the European labor market. Daugavpils Technical School implements this project for strategic investments in the development of the educational institution through investing in the professional development and growth of HR potential. As the school's development priorities are introduction of innovations and improvement of the quality assurance system, the learning mobility of teachers and the internship of students in foreign companies provided the opportunity to do this in the international context. The project goals offered the students the opportunity to acquire professional skills, abilities and competencies corresponding to the European labor market, readiness to start and develop an independent professional life. Vocational education teachers were offered the opportunity to gain new innovative experience in the professional field, to improve foreign language and intercultural competences.