The main objective was to motivate students to take part in an Erasmus exchange programme, given that the vocational training courses we offer at our centre have a very high employability rate. This would complement their training and equip them with international learning experience before they enter the job market. In addition, we also believe that lifelong learning is essential for our teaching team so that they can provide high-quality, up-to-date vocational training. For this reason, we requested five student mobility placements for internships and two teacher mobility placements for training. We find it very enriching to give students the opportunity to live outside their comfort zone for a few months in order to acquire greater skills for their adult life, as well as a better command of a second language and a greater sense of belonging to the European Union after spending time living in another country and meeting people of different nationalities. We also see it as very positive for students to see other working environments and other ways of doing things, which will give them added value when it comes to finding employment or moving between jobs. We consider it essential for young people to increase their sense of ‘European citizenship’, which is crucial at this time of rising ultra-nationalist movements. Contact with colleagues and people living in other countries is also very enriching and brings something new to the school, motivating teachers to keep up to date and continue learning. We also felt that carrying out a training activity in another country was important and enriching for the school.