The stated goals of this project, which are in line with the stated goals of the internationalization strategy of MIKC "RDMV", are to promote social, cultural and foreign language competences of the participants, to strengthen the employment of learners in order to facilitate their integration into the labor market, to improve the knowledge of the participants in the industry of their field and to gain international experience in real work situations . Mobility participants with a professional profile would gain new skills and a broader understanding of practice, company industry policy, education system and field of work in the country of the partner organization. Internship experience would provide insight into the labor market and labor market needs, which would facilitate entry into the labor market. The acquired experience will be reflected in the practical works of the learners, in which the impact of the knowledge and skills acquired in the project will be noticeable. Likewise, the international aspect, getting to know new cultures on a European scale and recognising regional art and design concepts would be of great importance.
Project is implemented by the Art Education and Competence Center “Riga school of Design and Art” (MIKC RDMV), a vocational secondary education institution in Latvia providing 13 different design and art programs after general primar . MIKC RDMV aims to train creative and high-qualified professionals, demanded and competitive in the international labour market. This project will give a chance to the participants to develop their skills and competences in educational programs. Traineeships are an important component of quality in vocational education. Internships provide the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge, and skills, to get to know the working environment, to acquire to new technology, to gain first work experience and in-depth understanding of the chosen profession in a real work environment. An additional benefit to this traineeship is the opportunity to meet professionals and get their contacts that can play a significant role in the future or even open opportunities in the chosen industry. The gained experience in internship creates a higher motivation for further learning.