Before embarking on the project, we set ourselves the following objectives: 1. an increase in the quality of vocational education in the technical school and the vocational school, which are part of the Complex of Secondary Schools No. 1 from 25.04.2022 to 20.05.2022 (updated date) and after the end of the project. 2. development and acquisition of new professional skills of 30 male and female students from 25.04.2022 to 20.05.2022 3. development of communication skills in a foreign language 30 male and female students from 25.04.2022 to 20.05.2022 4. development of attitudes and acquisition of new personal skills (including digital skills) of male and female students. 5. to increase the mobility and activation of pupils in the European labour market.
We are a large multi-professional school teaching at technical school (T) and trade school (SB) level since 1955. In addition to vocational subjects, compulsory work placements are provided. Since 2013, we have organised internships abroad in Germany, Northern Ireland and Spain. The project involved 29 students from the following professions: hotel technician (4 people), automotive technician (8 people), food and catering technician (8 people), graphic and digital printing technician (7 people) and warehouseman - logistician (2 people). From 25.04.2022 to 20.05.2022, they had a 4-week internship with employers in the Malaga region (Andalusia). They improved their professional, language and personal skills. Prior to their departure, they participated in preparatory activities for the internship (language, pedagogical and cultural activities, educational and career counselling and pedagogical activities), and during the internship they participated in a cultural programme (learning about Spanish culture, visiting and spending leisure time together). The the students and the internship were supervised by 3 teachers from the school. All were provided with free transport, accommodation and meals, insurance and pocket money.