The initial objectives of the program, as stated in the initial application, are the following: 1. Highlighting the role and value of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the local community. 2. Broadening the horizons of the school and professional development of teachers. 3. Continuous participation in Erasmus+ programs for all. 4. Development of digital skills. The following were set as topics relevant to the goals and the context of the program: 1. Initial and continuous training of trainers, trainees and other training staff 2. Career guidance 3. Digital skills and competences In addition, the compliance with the quality standards during the program was the framework for the implementation of the activities and the achievement of the objectives that had been set. Extra emphasis was placed, perhaps, on the active participation in the network of Erasmus organizations and on the development of the school's ability to work in a wider European (international) context.
Our school, 1st Vocational High School of Psachna, is a VET secondary education institution. The implemented program includes two job-shadowing mobilities in schools of the corresponding level and type of education in EU. It focuses on the personal and professional development of colleagues with positive results in all the subjects related to the program: - understanding the differences and similarities of the educational system in the host countries, - control of the logistical equipment in the host schools, - consideration of the relationship between VET and the labor market in EU countries, - ascertaining the level of basic, technical and digital skills in host schools, - development of the digital skills of participating teachers, - highlighting the expanded role of teachers, - strengthening the European identity of the school, - integration of new teaching methods, - assessment of the school's logistical equipment and planning for its upgrade, - attempt to improve the relationship with the labor market at local level. Through this specific program, we believe that the educational process acquired new dimensions and the interest of teachers in its quality and effectiveness was revived.