"The project titled ""Competences for a Green Environment on the European Continent"", 2017-1-RO01-KA102-035834, had as target group 24 students of ""Toma N. Socolescu"" Technical College Ploiesti, grade XI, level 4 qualification, technological line, profile Natural resources and environmental protection, qualification ""Ecologist and Environmental Quality Protection"" and it has been carried out for a period of 1 year. The project has responded to the main need to get a specialized training as competitive as possible facilitates the integration into the labor market of the graduate of this profile.The project had the following objectives:O1. Development and improvement of professional skills of 24 students, qualification technician ecologist and environmental quality protection,in a European environment, connected with their field of professional training-environmental protection-on the purpose of facilitating their professional integration of the national and European labor market;O2. Contact, adaptation and integration of participants in a European, socio-cultural and competitive work space;O3. The establishment of sustainable partnerships between the two training institutions Romanian and European companies and developing mutual trust and cooperation within the EUThe project ensured the training of general competences and competencies specific to the qualification for Module VI ""Pollution and the protection of the environment"", according to UC 14 ""Pollution and Environmental Protection"" provided by the SPP - Annex no. 1-OMEdC nr.3171 / 30.01.2006, with a number of 150 hours per year-OMECI no. 3423/18.03.2009-Annex 1, of which 30 hours of Technological Laboratory and 120 hours of practical training.The partners were: the beneficiary organization ""Toma N. Socolescu"", Ploiesti and: the receiving organization UPA Granada and the intermediary organization-MEP Europrojects Granada stream I-Spain and the receiving organization -Labmino-lab.de Analyzes by Agua e Efluentes Industrias Lda (new partner), Braga and the intermediary organization Associacao Intercultural Amigos da Mobilidade, Barcelos-flow I-Portugal. We mention that our initial partner Labo Pimenta do Vale Barcelos PORTUGAL refused to comply with the commitments established by MoU signed on 18.01. 2017, the AIAM intermediary organization considering absolutely necessary the change of the inital partner. Consequently, the Technical College ""Toma N. Socolescu"" Ploiesti requested the ANPCDEFP to modify the contract of the mobility project - by changing the reception partner (19.03.2018), with the certainty of a new collaboration with company Labmino-lab.de Analyzes of Agua e Efluentes Industrias Lda certified by the letter of intent signed and transmitted on 19.03.2018.The placement of the 24 participants was carried out in the school year 2017-2018, in 2 streams,during 3 weeks (period approved by ANPCDEFP) -90 hours, as follows:12 participants+1 accompanying teacher-Spain and 12 participants+1 accompanying- Portugal.Project’s activities:Preparing for placement: training the project team, signing the contracts, selecting the participants, preparing the participants, making the Learning Agreement,the Europass documents, the entire technical and financial documentation.During the placement: Group I, 12.03.2018-30.03.2018 Granada Spain and Group II, 09.04.2018-27.04.2108 Barcelos Portugalia.The learning process was done individually and in teams, under the direct supervision of the two tutors, from Monday to Friday from 8-14 (Spain) and 9-16 (Portugal).Practical activities were: identification of water, air and soil pollutants according to sources of pollution, collection of water samples, air, soil for physico-chemical and microbiological analysis, monitoring of mechanical, chemical and biological treatment of waste water, interpretation of the effects of pollution of environmental factors on living organisms and on the environment, execution of air purification operations, identification of field phenomenon soil erosion, performance of specific works to prevent soil pollution, correct use of laboratory instruments and apparatus.Post placement: validation, recognition and transfer of learning outcomes by giving notes and credit points. After the placement of each group,dissemination and sharing of the results were organized. We consider that the results of the project are in direct correlation with the expected results.The methods and evaluation tools used to measure and identify the results of the project-discussions, satisfaction questionnaires, final reports of the participants, final reports of the trainees, final reports of the intermediary organizations-highlight the impact of these results.This project has helped to improve the quality of training and has developed the quality of education provided by the sending institution, increasing the degree of insertion on the labor market at the regional, national and European level of the graduates."

"“PractCALL(Formare practica de calitate la standarde europene)” is a project for the Action Mobility of learners and staff , VET learner and staff mobility within the Key Action Learning Mobility of Individuals.The applicant, Technical College Buzau is one of the largest technical high schools in the county, one that trains students in all three profiles of VET (services , technical and environmental) . It is a school where 82 % of students are from rural areas, it has extensive European experience (three Comenius partnerships and one Leonardo da Vinci IVT, two Erasmus+ Vet Learner and staff mobility ) and has been declared an ""European school""(2012-2015 and 2016-2019).The project facilitates the employment of students in their respective fields, which is the reason of our high school’s existence.With this purpose, 60 of our students had three weeks of practice in Barcelos: 46 students from different high school specializations: economic activities(10), administration(9), environment protection(11), computing(9) and mechatronics(7) as well as 14 students from the vocational field :9 car mechanics and 5 pastry/bakery students. The project is meant for students of the 10th grade(from both high school and vocational school), studying Module 4,common to all specializations(OMEC 3331/2010)-the main competence, project focus point and a national priority. It has 90 hours ( 3weeksx5daysx6hours )and it is the only practical training module grouped at the end of the school year.Specific objectives:- facilitate the transition from school to work for 50% of all 10th graders by training 60 future professionals in real working conditions to meet the demands of employers resulting in increasing to 20% the percentage of graduates to who are employed in their field in the following 3 years;- supply 90 hours of training for each of the 7 specific situations (examples of good practice within the profession according to European standards and requirements-european certification;-self - training skills / responsible behavior at European standards. Partners:- The Technical College of Buzau is the applicant and sending organization ( selection of beneficiaries , training, schedule , financial management , contracts, travel formalities , certification , dissemination )-The intermediary organization INTERCULTURAL - MOBILITY ASSOCIATION FRIENDS largest Portuguese organization with more than 4900 participants in training courses; they provided accommodation and meals, supervising participants in the social and professional integration, they were responsible for the security of students, pedagogical / cultural training, Portuguese language communication exercises , dissemination , etc. and AGRUPAMENTO DE ESCOLAS DE BARCELOS with role in the evaluation, validation and certification of competences-the receiving organizations RQ GABINETE CONTABILIDADE (economic activities),MUNICIPIO BARCELOS(administration), DIGITELOS(mechatronics),INFORCAVADO(computing),PIMENTA DO VALE(environment protection),JOÃO OLIVEIRA BARBOSA(car mechanic) și PADARIA INDEPENDENTE(pastry/bakery) ensured the development of 90 hours of training , they assumed the signature on the mobility certificate for each student , etc.Students developped their practical skills at European standards needed to adapt to the requirements of the labor market and the dynamics of technological change and their practical abilities, they gained real working experience and became aware of their opportunities on the European labor market as well as the chance to study abroad.The project led to an improved image of the student at community, school and intrinsic level. The fact that students worked in a new environment , away from family ( the center of his universe ) helped them discover, become independent , responsible , punctual leading to an increased self-esteem.Students improved their communication skills in the two European foreign languages ( English A2/B1 and Portuguese A1) through the linguistic training conducted in Romania and by interacting with people in organizations.Students had to adapt to a different cultural environment, learnt to appreciate its values. Pedagogically, the relationship between student, school, community and European Union became stronger.It is difficult to convince local partners that our students can perform not only easy, but also complex tasks, that they ""will not damage"" the equipment, machinery,etc. We believe, however, that we are able to “shake things up” (the beneficiaries of this project are already promoting the tasks performed in Portugal, and slowly we will make progress). All these changes for students will also leave marks on the work of our school in general and teachers in particular. Teachers have to prepare the curricula and improve teaching methods to match the expectations of students.This project has also contributed to the reputation of our school, the increased confidence of students, parents and the local community in techni"

"The aim of “Alcorcón en Europa” Project has been to raise the rates of employment of the participants by increasing their chances of personal development and employability. ""ALCORCÓN EN EUROPA II"" is sponsored by a Consortium which has been coordinated by the Municipal Institute for Employment and Economic Development of Alcorcón (IMEPE) and has gathered 9 active entities in the field of education and employment with solid experience in the implementation of mobility projects. This project has provided continuity to the projects ""ALCORCÓN IN EUROPE"" and ALCORCON EN EUROPA II”, strengthening the relationship between partners and enlarging the impact of these projects.23 participants aged 18 to 67 have taken part in the project. These participants were entitled with VET Professional Certificates in any of the following areas: Cinematographic and audiovisual production assistance - Health and social care for dependent people in social institutions-Management of tele assistance calls -Merchandising and retail store promotion- Environmental interpretation and education-Operating voice and data communication systems-Auxiliary operations in administrative and general services-Technician in Commercial Activities-Administrative management expert-Technician in Microcomputer Systems and Networks- Expert in auxiliary nursery care-Technician in Telecommunications Installations-Technician in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Installations-Technician in Hairdressing and Hair Cosmetics-By means of this project, we have covered the needs that participants had shown and that were identified during the research period before the project was launched: •Low level of a second language, which reduced their possibilities of employment. •Lack of experience or practical learning in their professional sector, which reduced their competitiveness when looking for a job. •Lack of expertise in their field of education as a consequence of short experience•Need of adaptation to new technologies (TICs). Besides, we can conclude that we have reached the following objectives: •Participants have completed a period which has provided them quality education and we have encouraged transnational practical work based learning. •We have strengthen the connection between business world and education by paying attention to their specific needs, building bridges of connection and creating synergy. •Thanks to the transnational experience, we have provided an opportunity to improve a second language. •We have guaranteed a better recognition of the competences acquired in this process.•Participants have developed their entrepreneurship ability, which will contribute to create autonomous and sustainable societies. •We have raised awareness among people of new labour opportunities where skilled professionals are needed. •We have contributed to raise public awareness about the importance of putting into practice international actions that lead to local development and the understanding of the new realities and cultures.•We have contributed to the alignment of VET policies with strategies of development at local, regional, national or even European level.The process we followed through for making the selection of participants was open and transparent. Selected candidates have completed a quality training period of 3 months in companies located in Italy, Portugal and UK. Being a training program, the project firstly aimed to young students, because the rate of unemployment affects them particularly. However, we have also selected people over 45 because they submitted the applications and showed great interest in taking part of the project. Fortunately, the final results have been really positive. The Consortium established partnerships with intermediary organizations and companies which have helped to coordinate the training programs and have contributed to the quality of the project in the different cities where the project has been developed. Apart from the mobility itself, the project has produced an added value, as it is, the creation of a comprehensive tailored program of job insertion itineraries which offer the participants services of work orientation and job insertion through local bodies once they have returned home. We believe that this Project has had a direct impact on the participants (acquisition of professional experience at an international level, improving of a second language and raising of competitiveness and job opportunities) and indirectly in Alcorcón, Móstoles and the surrounding towns, contributing to the social and economic development of the area."

"The project entitled """"Sustainable development through vocational training in environmental protection"",no. 2016-1-RO01-KA102-023268 had a target represented by 16 students in the 11 th grade (8 participants in school year 2016-2017 and 8 participants in school year 2017-2018) attending Liceul Tehnologic Oltchim from Ramnicu Valcea, who specialize to become a Technician in ecology and environmental protection,level of qualification 4, Technological domain,Natural resources and labor protection profile,the qualification Technician in ecology and protection of the environment.The project responded to the main need of the technological highschool graduate-Ecologist Technician and Environmental Quality Protection-to benefit from the most competitive specialist training that facilitates the integration of the graduate in this field on the labour market.The objectives of the project were:1.Developing and improving the professional competencies of the participants in a European work environment,connected with their field of professional training-environmental protection-in order to facilitate the professional integration on the national and European labour market;2.Contact,adaptation and integration of the participants in a competitive,socio-cultural,European workplace;3.Establishing a transnational collaboration platform between Romanian training institutions and European companies and developing mutual trust and cooperation within the EU;The objectives were achieved particularly through the learning mobility which took place in 2 streams-I-Spain-8 participants and 1 accompanying teacher-31.01-24.02.2017– hosted by UPA Granada and organized with the support of the intermediary organization MEP Europroject Granada SL, flow II-Portugal-8 students and 1 accompanying teacher-05.02-02.03.2018,hosted by the Labminho-Lab de Análise de Água is Efluentes Industriais Lda., with the support of the Intercultural Amigos Mobilidade Barcelos intermediary organization. We acknowledge that our initial receiving partner, Labo Pimenta do Vale,refused to comply with the commitments set out in the MoU signed before the submission of the application of the project-07.01.2016. Consequently, the AIAM intermediary organization considered absolutely necessary to replace the host partner that would have endangered the implementation of the work program provided in the Learning Agreement.The project ensured the training of the general and specific competences required in this qualification, competencies provided by the School Scheme OMEdC nr.3172 / 30.01.2006, Annex 2, the Education Plan approved by OMECTS 3423/18.03.2009, respectively the Professional Training Standards for Module VI- ""Pollution and Environmental Protection"" -Annex 1 to OMEdC 3171/30.01.2006 for the qualification of Ecologist Technician and environmental quality protection,focused on achieving key competences:team work skills,work autonomy,decision making and assuming responsibilities,abilities entrepreneurship,independent information collection and processing, solving problem situations,application of theoretical knowledge in practice.Duration of the internship was 20 working days and 120 hours of practice respectively.Project activitiesA1)Preparation of the mobility;training of the project team,contracting,selection of the participants,preparation of the participants,elaboration of the technical-financial documentation;A2)The mobility process;the learning was done individually and in teams,under the direct supervision of the two internship tutors from Monday to Friday,6 hours daily (between 8-14 in Spain and between 9-16 in Portugal). The practical activities were aimed at:identification of air pollutants, sampling of air samples, determination of sample volumes,identification of water pollutants,water titration, field observation,determination of nutrient concentration in water, soil sampling and analysis /saturation /acidification, field study to observe the phenomenon of contamination, participation at ecological activities.The cultural program consisted of visits and excursions organized especially at weekends or afternoons.A3)Post-mobility;the process of validation,recognition and transfer of the learning outcomes in school grades and credit points for the competence unit VI ""Environmental pollution and protection.""After the mobility of each flow, dissemination activities and sharing of the results were organized.The 16 participants have improved their competencies and professional performance which was reflected by the 20% increase in the school performances at specialized school subjects; they've also developed key competences and achieved important acquisitions at personal level. On the medium term,a model for approaching specialized training by strengthening the European school-enterprise partnership was created. The analysis of the results of the project evaluation demonstrates the achievement of the objectives outlined in the application form."

The project Jóvenes de Almendralejo is the result of our concern for the difficult working situation of our youngsters, either students and recent graduates, which is increased by the lack of businesses in our town. For that reason, the main objective of this project is to encourage the labour insertion of the participants in this project. The project has been developed by a Consortium of partners lead by Almendralejo Town Hall together with 3 Vocational Centers which have acted as Sending Organisations to this project. These are: ES Carolina Coronado, IES Santiago Apóstol e IES Arroyo Harnina. After a Selection Process which was transparent and open to the public, the Project allowed that 35 participants (17 women and 18 men) – aged 18-43- completed a qualifying training period in Eurpean companies form different countries including Italy and Portugal. The profiles of the participants were: Auxiliary Nursery Care, Business Administration, Animation of Physical and Sport activities in natural environment, Proficiency certificate (2nd level) and Oxy-gas welding and and mig-mag welding, Basic laboratory Operations; Mechanics, Telecommunication Installation; Proficiency certificate (3rd level) on Information and Visitors Care (tourism). By implementing this Project, we have coped with the following needs:- Acquiring the knowledge, (theoretical and practical) that actual market demands and that are needed for developing their professional tasks in different countries of the EU: - Obtaining the Europass Mobility certification by the validation and recognition of the competences that participants have acquired during the training period. - Possibility to complete a variety of activities regarding both, content and difficulty, during the training period, enabling the participants to develop the skills and competences inherent to their professional profiles and obtaining the certification for those that have completed the compulsory training modules that correspond to their studies. - Developing language skills by improving Portuguese and Italian, which will increase their competitiveness when developing their professional careers. - Those students with less economic resources have received financial support so that they have been able to complete the programs, and have improved their competences minimizing at the same time the gap of opportunities with other students with more resources- Acquisition of values such as respect, tolerance and intercultural appreciation. - Students have grown up, especially those Youngers who hadn´t lived away from their background before. They have acquired greater autonomy and have learnt to overcome situations (like problems of coexistence) and to sort problems out. - Personal training, they have realized that they are able to face other realities, know other cultures and insert themselves into them. The activities that have been done were: - Preparatory phase: (Oct 15 - August 16). Draft of the proposal, Signature of the Agreement, Activity Plan. - Publishing and Dissemination of the Proposal, Selection of the Participants for each of the destination countries. - Formative sessions and informative meetings prior to each departure- Organization of the documentation according to the different flows- Mobilities: 5 different flows: Jan-Apr 17 / Mar-Jun 17 / Jul-Sept 17 / Oct-Dec 17 / Jan-Apr 18 / Apr-Jun 18. Monitoring and evaluation for each flow-Evaluation and dissemination (17- Oct 18). Throughout the project, as well as the dissemination phase.The results and impacts achieved have been:For students: Acquisition of new skills at professional and linguistic level as well as and other transversal competences such as personal development, maturity, independence, etc., acquisition of a more versatile professional profile, knowledge and use of the different applications of new technologies in the environment in which they perform their work experience, knowledge of the productive and organizational system of their sector, realisation of a quality training period that will allow them to be competitive, obtaining the EUROPASS, obtaining the corresponding vocational school degree, being differentiated when they try to enter the labour market. For the consortium: Expansion of the European work network. The Town Hall is very focused on the management of all types of European projects, because this is increasing the interest of our citizens in Europe. In the long term, the revitalization of mobility among our students will promote a new spirit and interest in training education, since they will see new training opportunities for employment, they will see the benefits that the training program has meant for those who have already participated. School absenteeism rates will be reduced too.