The main objective of our project was to improve the qualifications of 60 students and 14 teachers of vocational subjects. Work on the project was supposed not only to improve the qualifications of its participants but also to improve the quality of education offered by our school, increase the students’ level of motivation for schoolwork , increase the interest in vocational training among primary school leavers, make the school more prestigious on the local educational market, equip our school leavers with cultural, linguistic, social and other competencies to increase their chances for attractive employment.
Technical Secondary School Zespół Szkół Mechanicznych in the town of Rzeszów educates students to become future mechanical, mechatronics, air traffic apron control , avionics, aeronautical and hairdressing technicians. School leavers find employment at production plants in the field of mechanics and aeronautics and work in the hairdressing sector. The school is located in the region of Podkarpacie which is specializes in aeronautics. This is where Aviation Valley Association Dolina Lotnicza operates. Its companies are often foreign corporations. For many years the School has been participating in a variety of activities connected with mobilities abroad. The experience gained over the years shows purposefulness of the actions. Erasmus+ project equips our school leavers with vocational and personal competencies, thanks to which they find employment in the corporations. Work experience done abroad complements school education. Teachers who participate in Job Shadowing in vocational schools abroad gain experience and competencies they make use of and share with other teachers, which improves the quality of education offered by our school.