Goals: *Application and expansion of knowledge, skills and qualifications learned at school. *Improving employability on a national, European, and international level. *Improving mobility and flexibility. *Strengthening of life skills, personality and autonomy. *Growth of self-dependence and self-determination. *Coping with challenges and assigned tasks in a foreign country and unfamiliar surroundings, using a foreign language, and learning to live and work in a multicultural environment. *Improvement of language skills in English, French, Italian and Spanish *Promoting intercultural dialogue *Forming new friendships *Getting to know different organizations and cultures, different company structures and operational procedures
Project name: HLW abroad - key to competence and success V The background of this project was the 3 month (minimum) internship required by the curriculum of the “Secondary School for Economic Professions” (HLW). The internship was an important part of this dual education (school and occupational training) during the five years at this school. The internship were completed at any kind of business, preferably in the hotel or gastronomy sector. By completing this internship in the hotel or gastronomy sector and the associated work fields (kitchen, service, reception, bar, catering), the students acquired professional advantages and paves the way to self-dependence.