During the seminar among the partners the participants got to know each other, likewise the institutions with their tasks and aims. The focus was on the possibilities and the effect of Non Formal Learning for acquiring professional skills that can be applied in the world of emplyment.The five organisations are all working in the field of the professional education and they come from Germany, Bulgaria, Romania, and Palestine. These institutions are interested in a common or bilateral cooperation. Contracts of partnership were signed for the development and the realisation of common projects. Aim of the project is to decrease the early school leaving and to increase the carrer entry's chances through the use of Non Formal Methods.A deadline was also arranged.Papers, presentations and visits were part of the Seminar's execution. Group works, Worlcafé and workshops were the used methods. As part of the public relations there was a reception at the mayor of Jena and a radio-project was carried on at the regional Radio station. For this Non Formal learning methods were used.The collaboration of the partners was agreed for over two years. An evaluation of the planned and executed projects is provided.

Accredited projects for mobility of learners and staff are implemented by organisations holding an Erasmus accreditation. Each accredited project represents a step in the implementation of the organisation's long-term Erasmus Plan.

Accredited projects for mobility of learners and staff are implemented by organisations holding an Erasmus accreditation. Each accredited project represents a step in the implementation of the organisation's long-term Erasmus Plan.

<< Background >>The most important reason for putting this project into action has been the realization of Action plan of our organization.<< Objectives >>The realization of this project has helped us to fulfill 2 goals: The first goal was focused on students who took part in mobilities and we set ourselves tasks to:-increase self-confidence and self-fulfillment of the students,-widen intercultural awareness of our students,-improve the results of the students in the field of study,-improve students´ language skills in other languages than their mother tongue,-raise the probability to find a job after graduating from secondary school,-extend the prospects of their employment not only at theSlovak labour market but also at the international one,-enlarge the sense of entrepreneurship among students.The second goal was focused on our organization and we concentrated on modernization and internationalization. Our tasks were:- modern education and training for students which suit their needs- strengthening the qualification of our employees,- improving the process of acceptance and validation of competence, knowledge, and skills,- building up our ability to work not only in Slovakia but also in Europe or even in the world,- increase the managerial qualities and strategies in the area of internationalization,- increase our cooperation and ability to perform European projects<< Implementation >>Our mobility programmes:One programme of 8 students, a field of study of the design of digital media. The hosting organization was FINIDR, s.r.o, in Česky Tešín in the Czech Republic (CR). One programme of 8 students who were majoring in programming of machine tools and welding machines. The receiving organization was VOP CZ, s.p. in Šenov u Nového Jičína, CR. One long-term programme ErasmusPRO of 2 students in the field of study electrical engineering. The hosting organization was AiNeuron, s.r.o, in Havířov, CR. It lasted 90 days (journey not included).Two programmes of 16+16 students of the fields of study of electrical engineering and electromechanical engineering. The hosting organization was the company Elektorozvody, s.r.o. in Javorník, CR.One programme of 16 students majoring in machinery and mechanical engineering and programming of machine tools and welding machines. The receiving organizations were 4 companies in the Czech Republic: LICHNA TRADE CZ, s.r.o. in Sviadnov, PMB-ZOS, s.r.o., in Ostrava, BORCAD Medical, a.s. in Fryčovice, TMETAL s.r.o. in Fryčovice. Each company hosted 4 students. All short-term programmes lasted 17 days (journey not included).<< Results >>This project has shown our students, our partners, and also the public the ability to prove competent in the industry. That helps to increase the attractiveness of SOŠT in the region. We support the interest in the areas of electrical and mechanical engineering and we fill up the missing workers who are required in the labour market in Slovakia and in EU. This project has helped to support the development of sectors that are dominant in our country, mainly the automobile industry. It means that we have also tried to support the engineering industry and the electro-technical industry too. Our school prepares qualified professionals to work in the fields of technology of production and logistics. Professional specialization of SOŠT significantly assists in the fulfillment of the strategy in the area of knowledge and the project ensured continuity with the practical part of the education. The main aspects of this project were the increase of professional qualifications of the students, getting knowledge in the areas of their study, the increase of their desire to continue their further education at Universities, and proving competent in occupations and trades in the areas of their fields of study in Slovakia, and abroad.

To acquire practical experience and working skills in their study fields were the main goal of our students´ mobility. Our goal was accomplished to 100%. The students were working in real working condition of different companies and were offered working positions after completing their studies. The students had been chosen according to their school marks, school attendance, foreign language knowledge and their family background- the priority was given to students from social underprivileged families. At our mobility participated 17 students from 3 study fields – Electrotechnology, Management of Regional Tourism and Graphic Designer for Digital Media. The students of Electrotechnology learnt to draw electrical sets in tubes under the plaster boards and wall plaster. They also learnt to install flush type boxes and female plugs and pin sockets into boxes. They are able to do checkups of the female plugs and pin sockets according to electrical regulations. The students can buy different specific electrical components and they have also improved their speaking skills and learnt terminology used in this field. The students of Management of Regional Tourism worked at the hotel at all its positions. They were working as the receptionists, cleaning the hotel room, in the kitchen, as the waiters/waitresses and decorating the rooms and tables for different occasions. We have to admit they their communication in English language have improved a lot. Graphic Designer for Digital Media students were designing different advertising brochures such as business cards, wrappers and information panels. They learn to design the brochure according to customer specifications. They also presented and their advocated their views and designs. Students were working with the new graphical programmes and were speaking in English language. As a result, they have improved their speaking skills and learnt terminology used in this field.