"STUDENTS :The project entitled "" Passion & Service in Vocational Training-2"" is a challenge :- to make vocational training more attractive- to increase sustainable employability in the labour market- to increase the 'human' quality in the exercise of the profession in the service industry.To achieve this we propose to give the following opportunities : 1 – Create more international BPV (education in professional practice) placements for participants in MBO level 1 and 2.2 - More mobility for 1st . and 2nd . year MBO participants. 3 - More small scale and custom-made programmes 4 - More intensive personal coaching and guidance with a view to having more creativity and independence for the participants.With this project we want to make the participants aware of personal responsibility and the positive contribution they can make in today’s society.We believe that citizenship competencies are important in vocational education. Every student is not just an "" MBO catering participant "" but an ""MBO catering participant and committed citizen in the present and future society"".To achieve the objectives , the duration of the mobility is customized to their personal abilities and the level of study. The deliberate choice of partners will certainly make a positive contribution to the quality of the project.We have a large number of partners with whom we work. Depending on the level and abilities of each participant, we find the most appropriate country and type of accredited training company for each. Therefore the number of partners exceeds the number of participants that we send each year .Moreover, participants can enroll at any time during the year in any training programme at Europrof, therefore, a broad -based partner contact is of great importance.- The content of the project is aimed basically at 13 students MBO BOL (Level 1 / m Level 4 ) at the initial vocational training in the context of Hotel and Catering , Hospitality, Pastry and Culinary arts. Participants will do a part of their training program, training (BPV) in a European accredited hosting partner. The intention is that participants go for an internship duration of between 7 and 15 weeks . They will gain their practical experience in accordance with the practical skills required in these accredited training companies.Two applications which will have a big impact:1 -The fact that Europrof gives participants the opportunity to do an international internship , during their first year of study , in a ""real-life "" situation, ensures the development of their enthusiasm and interest and passion for their future work and employment ( if at 16 or 17 years of age they have this opportunity and experience, one can surmise the tremendous help and encouragement it will mean for them!!) Our experience is that their passion and enthusiasm increases as if they were already 19 and 20 years of age.!!!.... The future will change for them . Their ambition will grow and their performance will be enhanced. 2 - The fact that we give the students immediately in first year, the opportunity to follow internships in 4 star* and 5 star * companies. We teach them right from the start to set the bar very high and then ... naturally passion and motivation will grow rapidly! The nice thing is that if they are looking for their internship of the 2nd year, they are not satisfied with “lower” places .... This is the beginning of a passionate future! they learn from the beginning at the highest level ! This improves entry and employability in the labour market .Internationalization applied in this way you can presume it represents a real modernization of VET ! !Improving language skills also plays an important role (e.g. English, Spanish and German ). It creates interest and appreciation for the culture and customs of the host country. This helps them to adapt during their stay.STAFF :A total of 5 participants (practical trainers , teachers , etc. ) .a) internships in approved / accredited training companies in the EU countries .b) in collaboration with a number of Hotel and Catering Companies in the EU countries designing and developing educational modules that will be given in the new Europrof Qualification programme .=============With this “2 in 1”- project implementation , we are confident that we will achieve our five broad objectives , namely :- Achieving modernization of vocational education by internationalization- Accelerating the development of personal, general, and branch-specific competencies- Improving the quality of learning and teaching- Improving employment and sustainable employability- Increasing the value and attractiveness of vocational education through closer cooperation with the industryTogether with a number of partners, with Erasmus + projects, we are trying to promote reciprocity. Mutual reciprocity we experience as a great enrichment.Cooperating countries in the proj: AT, BE, ES, NL, UK , SE and MT (new)"

"STUDENTS :The project entitled 'Passion & Service in Vocational Training' is a challenge:- to make vocational training more attractive- to increase sustainable employability in the labour market- to increase the human quality in the exercise of the profession in the service industry.To achieve this we propose to give the following opportunities : 1 – Create more international BPV (education in professional practice) placements for participants in MBO level 2.2 - More mobility for 1st . and 2nd . year MBO participants. 3 - More small scale and custom-made programmes 4 - More intensive personal coaching and guidance with a view to having more creativity and independence for the participants.With this project we want to make the participants aware of personal responsibility and the positive contribution they can make in today’s society.We believe that citizenship competencies are important in vocational education. Every student is not just an ""MBO catering participant"" but an ""MBO catering participant and committed citizen in the present and future society.To achieve the objectives , the duration of the mobility is customized to their personal abilities and the level of study. The deliberate choice of partners will certainly make a positive contribution to the quality of the project.We have a large number of partners with whom we work. Depending on the level and abilities of each participant, we find the most appropriate country and type of accredited training company for each. Therefore the number of partners exceeds the number of participants that we send each year .Moreover, participants can enroll at any time during the year in any training programme at Europrof, therefore, a broad -based partner contact is of great importance.- The content of the project is aimed basically at 14 students MBO BOL (Level 2 / m Level 4 ) at the initial vocational training in the context of Hotel and Catering , Hospitality, Pastry and Culinary arts. Participants will do a part of their training program, training ( BPV ) in a European accredited hosting partner. The intention is that participants go for an internship duration of between 7 and 15 weeks . They will gain their practical experience in accordance with the practical skills required in these accredited training companies.Two applications which will have a big impact:1 -The fact that Europrof gives participants the opportunity to do an international internship , during their first year of study, in a real-life situation, ensures the development of their enthusiasm and interest and passion for their future work and employment ( if at 16 or 17 years of age they have this opportunity and experience, one can surmise the tremendous help and encouragement it will mean for them!!) Our experience is that their passion and enthusiasm increases as if they were already 19 and 20 years of age.!!!.... The future will change for them . Their ambition will grow and their performance will be enhanced. 2 - The fact that we give the students immediately in first year, the opportunity to follow internships in 4 star* and 5 star * companies. We teach them right from the start to set the bar very high and then ... naturally passion and motivation will grow rapidly! The nice thing is that if they are looking for their internship of the 2nd year, they are not satisfied with “lower” places .... This is the beginning of a passionate future! they learn from the beginning at the highest level ! This improves entry and employability in the labour market .Internationalization applied in this way you can presume it represents a real modernization of VET ! !Improving language skills also plays an important role (e.g. English, Spanish and German ). It creates interest and appreciation for the culture and customs of the host country. This helps them to adapt during their stay.STAFF :A total 5 participants (practical trainers , teachers , etc. ) .a) internships in approved / accredited training companies in the EU countries .b) in collaboration with a number of Hotel and Catering Companies in the EU countries designing and developing educational modules that will be given in the new Europrof Qualification programme .=============With this “2 in 1”- project implementation , we are confident that we will achieve our five broad objectives , namely :- Achieving modernization of vocational education by internationalization- Accelerating the development of personal, general, and branch-specific competencies- Improving the quality of learning and teaching- Improving employment and sustainable employability- Increasing the value and attractiveness of vocational education through closer cooperation with the industryTogether with a number of partners, with Erasmus + projects, we are trying to promote reciprocity. Mutual reciprocity we experience as a great enrichment.Cooperating with countries AT, BE, ES, NL, IT, UK, IE, CH en SE."

Context/background of the project: EURN (European University Residence Network) is a two-year strategic partnership between six countries (Ireland, Finland, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria and Portugal) to work together and share entrepreneurial skills/methods and joblink possibilities for young people. Each country worked closely with young people and shared and exchanged their experiences and insights in three transnational meetings and online through the EURN website/blog (www.eurn.org) and social media platforms. The conclusions were published in the EURN guidelines. The strategic partnership was created to encourage cooperation between University Residences. University Residences or Halls of Residences have a significant role for young people as a non-formal learning platform during their time in college. These Residences, apart from being places for accommodation, hold youth activities and support young people. All organisations in the strategic partnership are directly involved in managing University Residences.Objectives: 1. Develop content and skills to promote entrepreneurship in young people. Support and involve young people in entrepreneurial actions. 2. Create links between the academic world and the job market. Devise methodology and platforms that strengthen this link. 3. Recognition and validation of the competencies acquired young people.4. Professional development of the management team in the residences. Improve cooperation between management and the young people. 5. Share content and exchange experiences on an online platform. Number and profile of participating organisations: • Ireland: Brosna Educational Centres Ltd is a registered charity that operates educational initiatives around Ireland: university residences, youth clubs, and adult education centres. (www.brosna.ie)• Austria. Studentinnenheim Währing, Verein für Bildungsinitiativen und Sozialhilfe is a non-profit association based in Vienna (www.waehring.or.at)• Slovenia. Kulturni center Vintgar. Fundacija Sursum is an non-profit and non-governmental organization, which was founded in 2007 in Ljubljana• Portugal. Residência Universitária dos Álamos is a youth association, non-profit, a university residence, a revitalizing cultural center promoting social solidarity activities (www.alamoslisboa.org)• Finland. Kulttuurin ja Kehityksen Edistämisyhdistys Ry (KKE), founded in 2006 (www.kke-finland.org)• Hungary. Budapesti Kulturális és Képzési Egyesület. A national NGO (www.fliget.hu)Description of undertaken main activities: Sep-Nov 2014: Preparatory Phase. Dec 2014: Transnational meeting (Ireland) Jan-Sep 2015: Implementation of objectives and plan of action. Evaluation. Oct 2015: Transnational meeting (Austria) Nov 2015-May 2016: Implementation of objectives. Dissemination. Evaluation. June 2016: Transnational meeting (Finland) July-Aug 2016: Final reflections. Evaluation. Results and impact attained: Direct impact: 163 young people and 20 youth workers benefited directly from the project. Indirectly through sporadic involvement of young people in the project: 302 other young people.Dissemination: 25 University Residences (estimating 750 young people from 32 different universities in over 20 different cities across Europe). Qualitative impact: higher standard in methodologies, improved strategies, greater involvement of young people, improved evaluative methods, professionalization of youth workers, stronger links between the young people and the job market.Long term benefit: Continuation of access to virtual resources and online publication and Improvement in good practices of cooperation and setting goals.