"The initiator of the project ""Education through work for successful professional realization"" is Svishtov Vocational High School “Aleko Konstantinov”. There were 4 mobilities of different target groups: 1: 7 students, profession ""Restaurant keeper""-a three-week manufacturing practice in Rimini, Italy in July 2019; 2: 7 students, profession "" Electrical and power engineering” a three-week manufacturing practice in Portsmouth, UK in April 2019; 3: 7 students, profession ""Furniture manufacture""-a three-week manufacturing practice in Berlin, Germany in July 2019; 4: 8 teachers in vocational training-a one-week mobility in Berlin, Germany in April 2019. The project was aimed at the objectives of the Program: Support students in acquiring competencies (knowledge, skills, attitudes) in order to improve their personal self-development and employability on the European labour market and increase their foreign language competence. Support professional development of the people who work in the field of education, training and youth in order to stimulate innovations and improve the quality of teaching and learning. The implementation of the project activities is aimed to: -Expanding professional knowledge and skills in a real working environment; -Promoting language learning and acquiring communication skills in a foreign language; -Supporting personal development, employability of the users and their better adaptability on the European labour market; -Expanding knowledge of the participants about different cultures and countries and creating a network of international contacts; -Supporting professional development of teachers and encouraging the usage of innovations and implementation of European experience in dual education; -Increasing the quality of VET, the mobility of users and striving for continuous professional self-development, improvement; -Increasing the prestige and self-confidence of teachers.To implement the project activities, the school partnered with three partner organizations from the host countries Sistema Turismo-Italy, Training Vision-UK and Berlink-Germany. The project partners have allocated commitments to collaborate on the issue of Europass certificates and the implementation of ECVET procedures in order to achieve quality in mobility.Project results:Students: Acquired professional knowledge and skills in a real working environment; Acquired language knowledge and communication skills in a foreign language; Acquired social skills for adapting in a multicultural environment; Acquired knowledge for the way of living and work in EU country; Gained experience for personal self-development and employability on the EU's labour market in long term; Increased self-reliance of users; Increased motivation for participation in further education and training.For students, conducting practical training in an EU country has led to the acquisition of professional skills in a real work environment. Contributed to the formation of aspirations for professional development, increased the activity for successful realization, motivates professional and personal development. Learning a foreign language and practicing it in a real-world environment improved your communication skills. Getting to know another cultural tradition has increased the chances of successful adaptation and realization on the European labor market. Independence and self-confidence increased, motivation to participate in future training increased, employability improved, and career prospects improved. Teachers: Achieved qualification for implementation of European experience in dual education; Improved quality of teaching and training by applying European experience; Acquired language skills in German and English; Increased motivation for participation in future training; Increased prestige and self-confidence of teachers. Mobility shapes the pursuit of professional development and improvement. The knowledge gained, knowledge of the European experience and sharing it have contributed to the use of new teaching methods and training programs, adapted to innovations in profession, increasing students’ motivation and improving the quality of VET. In long term this will reduce the number of early school leavers, will increase the prestige of the school as an educational institution, will attract employers in the educational process, will give opportunities for better realization on the labor market, will expand the network of international contacts, will improve the national and international profile of the school, will make it a preferred partner in future mobility with other countries and partners. This project provided for effective cooperation in the field of VET. Promoting the acquired knowledge, skills and competencies will increase motivation for learning, quality of VET and successful realization on the EU's labour market."

In order to carry out this project, our center has followed a systematized methodology, developing the necessary activities and management throughout each course according to a program planned course after course. In addition, the project has been evaluated and incorporating the improvements that have been considered essential thanks to the involvement of almost all the professors of Vocational Studies, in addition to the collaboration of the department of foreign languages and administrative personnel and the constant support of the management team. The main objective of the project has been that the students come into contact with other ways of working in the professional areas they study, different from those in the island of Menorca. It is about the students knowing and assuming the reality of the European Workspace to which they belong, opening up their horizons at a cultural, social and professional level and bearing in mind that their future is not limited to the possibilities offered by their closest environment. When living on an island like Menorca, this need has even become vital. The mobility of accompanying professors has achieved this objective; To pursue the improvement of the professional and personal competences of the participants, in particular, of the Basic Vocational studies students, as well as the promotion of this students’ participation in mobility projects. This project was an aim to apply to the students of the Basic Vocational Training and to Middle Level Vocational Training of our High School with 13 mobility scholarships to carry out vocational training during 4 weeks for Middle Level students, 3 mobility scholarships for 2 weeks for students of Basic Professional Training and 3 scholarships for accompanying professors. Finally, these 16 mobilities have been 20, distributed as follows: - 2 mobility of students of the Middle Level Training Cycle of Electrical and Automatic Installations in a German company during the course 16-17. - 7 students’ mobility of Middle Level Training Cycle of Gardening and Floristry: 2 students made a stay at the Kempele unit of our Finnish counterpart, Oulu Vocational College and also in a company during the course 16-17; 1 student was 1 week in a center in Dresden, Germany and another 3 weeks in a company during the course 17-18; 2 students made a stay at a Dresden training center, 1 student with special needs during the course 17-18; and 2 students spent a stay at a company in Poland during the 17-18 course.- 4 mobilities of Middle Level Training Cycle students from Administrative Management: 3 students and 1 student were in different companies in the UK during the 17-18 course.- 5 Mobilities of students of Basic Vocational Training of Electricity and Electronics; 2 students during the course 16-17 and 3 students during the course 17-18. They all worked for a German company, one of them during 6 weeks, not during 2 weeks initially planned.- 1 mobility of 1 student of Basic Vocatonal Training of Agro-gardening and floral compositions in a company of Germany during the course 16-17.- 1 student of Basic Professional Training of Manufacture and Assembly in a company of Germany during the course 16-17.In addition, there were not 2 accompanying professors, there were 3, all of them to Germany, but one of them financed by OS and by the High School:- 2 mobilities of accompanying professor to Germany: 1 teacher with Basic Vocational Training students for 12 days in course 16-17 and 1 teacher with Middle Level Studies Cycle students for 2 days in course 17-18.- 1 mobility financed with the funds of organizational support of a teacher acompanying Germany with Basic Vocational Training students in the course 17-18 .The results of these mobilities have been satisfactory since the training stays have been of great quality. The students have expanded their technical-professional competence thanks to what they learned during their stay, as well as the development of their conscience as European citizens. This has meant the academic success of all the participants and the continuation of their studies in some cases and the expected impact in the improvement of their employability. It is also worth mentioning the integrating principle with an outstanding participation of the students of Basic Vocational Training and, above all, of a student with a physical disability. On the other hand, the scholarships of the accompanying professors have also fulfilled the expectations and objectives accomplished and have served to consolidate ties with two centers of Germany and thus increase the possibilities of mobility.It is important to note that during the 2018-2019 academic year the European mobility coordinator has changed: Sonia Agut Pérez replaces Joan Palliser Riudavets.

The changing European market has more and more jobs held but only for specjalists, or persons with high qualifications above standards . Skills educationed in vocational schools , however, usually refer to the standard . Obtaining these specialized and thus non-routine allows you to have the school teachers who have the skills and training in foreign companies . But why in a foreign not national . The answer is quite simple - the developed countries of Western Europe have a richer experience in vocational training in the fields of catering, tourism and hospitality . Therefore, the project aimed at students ZSSiH in Radom assumed trip to Italy and Spain.The project was to demonstrate good professional practice and pays attention to the specifics of specialized skills in a very natural conditions of the functioning of the economic operator, which has a restaurant and hotel. Gaining experience from the best will obtain the skills of the participants.The main objective of the project was to improve the training leading to the award by the participants of professional skills : the catering production of its narrow and sought specialty European cuisine , hospitality and tourism organization for the organization of leisure hotel guests and tourists. This will increase the mobility and employability in the national and EU labor market. Work placement will complement the skills that are difficult or impossible to obtain in educational institutions in the country , and offered to come in partners with large experience in accordance with the applicable standards in them.Intermediate target was the transfer of knowledge and skills in Italian and Spanish , making activities of free time to the school environment , institutions and cooperating with her local establishments of this industry. Participation in the project will allow verification of skills in real working conditions and prepare for a professional occupation while stimulating cooperation at European level in the field of learning throughout life.Partners selected for the project have extensive experience in the tasks internship . They have highly qualified and experienced staff in the operation of the local market for years and the knowledge of the functioning of many companies in the sectors covered by the project. Participants in the project will be gain experience in selected companies whose business scope gives you the opportunity to acquire specialized skills in areas such as catering are a company specializing in the processing and serving of seafood. In the area of tourism industry - hospitality : hotels for a conference , leisure and business.32 participants are students ZSSiH educate in job: the food and nutrition technician, cook at the class level basic, hotelier technican ,tourist services technican. Students of classes II and III have been the basic skills acquired during training in ZSSiH and apprenticeships with employers . The placement of the special European cuisine , tourist information and the organization of free time will be an added value in the course of education in the school.As a result of the project implementation participants:- they have gained additional skills sought in the tourism and catering and hospitality,- they received a certificate attesting their skills,- they improved the command of a foreign language, of especially a professional terminology,- their self-confidence, communication skills, creativity grew,- made new contacts, friendships, learned the culture and eating habits of the partner country.Participants developing not only professional skills, but also linguistic and intercultural competences are preparing for entry into adult life. Promoting mobility on the stage of secondary education, it increases the chance that a future student will be a mobile worker. In today's world, the development of technology and economic forces employees to constantly improve skills and personal development, and those characterized by mobility are generally better assessed by employers.

A group of 18 students specializing in three professions- technician of photography and multimedia (13), trade technician (1) and advertising technician (4) took part in the following project: Practical placements abroad of young technicians- an important step for the future success. The practice was hold in Rimini, Italy from the 3rd February 2019 untill 2nd March 2019. Two tutors (teachers from ZSTiO in Skoczów) assisted the students. The main purpose of the project was to enable technician students to achieve vocational competence according with EU standards and language that lead to improving social and personal skills and further professional development. The subject, content and the action plan derived directly from participants’ needs and opportunities offered by the Erasmus+ program that is committed to achieving the Europe 2020 strategy. This project also responded to adopted development strategy that stresses the aspect of mobility of youth and gaining the European dimension by educational institutions. Complited project was an answer to the need of better practical training during school period and use of EU funds for educational work in reference to the fact, that young graduate enters the labour market, where experience and creativity are required. The project implementation was focused on both: natural extension of the content of education and giving opportunity of professional development as esponse to demands of the labour market. The project enabled students to meet actual market conditions in Italian photography, trade and advertising companies, resulting in new work experience. It is important to provide the opportunity to meet practical and European solutions in the field, in which the young person gets specialist education. The contact with the client is very important for the future photography, trade and advertising technicians. Therefore the developed apprenticeship also gave the opportunity for communication with the foreign language clients. It contributed to reducing the language barrier, rapid acquisition of communication skills and improved the knowledge of specialised professional language. Editing reports and posts on Facebook profile in English was an additional tool for developing language skills. Competencies gained by students were confirmed by obtaining Europass Mobility that describing the professional benefits and additional results. Through ECVET- European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training the knowledge and skills obtained abroad were recognised internationally. It contributed to equalize the opportunities of Polish technicians in European labour market. The participants also received an assessment from the gaining organization, the certificate confirming vocational training and a certificate related to linguistic skills. It led to enrich young technician’s CV and increased occupational value to future employers. Taking part in the project contributed to building openness, intercultural sensitivity and tolerance to cultural diversity. It was the chance to increase self-esteem and a sense of being European. The independence of the participants, their responsibility, creativity and ability to take risks increased. It was the only chance of meeting with culture, heritage and everyday life of Italians. It was a chance for the new perception of reality that will have a positive impact on future life choices. The project resulted in greater prestige of the School as an educational institution. Its attractiveness and popularity increased and it led to strengthening its position in an education market.

The main objective of the FotEle project for internship was: Raising the level of professional, linguistic and social competences of students and graduates of Technical High School No. 12 in ZSTiO No. 3 in the Technik Elektronik and Fototechnik professions. Participants of the project were students from the 3rd Technical School No. 12 in Katowice, studying in the field of electronics and phototechnics technicians and graduates of Technikum No. 12 in Katowice, electronics and phototechnician. The project lasted for two years and its main activities were: • four-week foreign apprenticeships in companies in Italy (Rimini and around) for a group of 32 apprentices: fototechnik and electronics technician, • four-week internships in companies in Italy (Rimini and around) for a group of 12 graduates, phototechnics and electronics technician. The project for graduates was carried out within one year of their graduation.Groups participating in the project:Group I (graduates 2016) - 6 people (phototechnician, electronics technician)- November / December 2016.II group (students in class III 2017) - 16 people (phototechnician, electronics technician)- May / June 2017.III group (graduates 2017) - 6 people (phototechnician, electronics technician)- November / December 2017.Group IV (students class III 2018) - 16 people (phototechnician, electronics technician)- May / June 2018 Total 44 participants took part in the project.Selected by the partner of the company were adjusted to the professional profile of the students, in order to ensure maximum benefits from the trainees' internship. The partner organization in the project is Sistema Turismo from Italy (Rimini). As a sending organization, we provided practical and logistical support related to the internship. The participants of the project were selected in accordance with the recruitment regulations, which established specific recruitment criteria. The traineeship / apprenticeships of students and graduates were preceded by a rich pedagogical, cultural and linguistic program. This training provided participants with learning the methods of working in a group, better adaptation in a foreign country, and enriched the English language with vocabulary in the field of professional language and introduced the ability to use the basis of Italian language. Each of the qualified for the trip participated in the following courses:1.Language course - professional English language (photography, electronics) - 20h, basics of the Italian language - 30h2.Cultural culture-10h3.Pedagogical course-6h4.Health and safety training course - 4h.Students and graduates were assessed in accordance with ECVET . Scheduled learning outcomes have been agreed with the partner in the Partnership Agreement. During mobility, planned units of learning outcomes were assessed / verified by tutor Sistema Turismo, tutor of the host company. In the case of students, monitoring activities were also carried out by group supervisors (monitoring visits in companies, control of internship diaries). In the case of graduates - visits monitoring the project coordinator and the school workshop manager from the school. After returning, ZSTiO No. 3 acquired by pupils / graduates abroad of learning outcomes on the basis of personal portfolios submitted by participants, the content of which was defined in the Agreement and the Work Program and the passing of professional practice (students). Students and graduates received the following certificates: Europass Mobility, a certificate from Sistema Turismo, from the company hosting the internships / apprenticeships. In addition, participants received certificates from ZSTiO No. 3 confirming their participation in the project and participation in courses as part of linguistic-cultural-pedagogical preparation. Project impact on participants:• getting first professional experience in an international environment • learning about work culture and practices in Italian companies • learning foreign languages, especially vocabulary of English vocational, Italian basis • increasing flexibility and mobility in the labor market • increasing tolerance and openness to other cultures • increasing motivation for further education • increasing self-confidence, overcoming own barriers and weaknesses; independence • increasing the chances on the labor market • obtaining the Europass Mobility document.Project impact on the school:• increasing the attractiveness of the school educational offer • increasing the prestige of the school - beneficial impact on recruitment • improving the quality of vocational education • increasing the organizational competence of teachers • acquiring experience in team management and individual operation and sharing the effects of the project • implementation of acquired skills everyday school activities and for initiating and organizing subsequent projects • increasing the ability to act at the international level, improving foreign language skills.