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Europraktyki - europejskie wyzwania dla nowotarskich uczniów
Start date: Dec 31, 2014, End date: Dec 30, 2015 PROJECT  FINISHED 

Within the project "European vocational practices-challenges for students from Nowy Targ " 55 students from The Agricultural Education Centre of Augustyn Suski of class profiles Landscape Architecture Technician, Agribusiness Technician, Rural Tourism Technician, Food Technology Technician and Nutrition and Catering Services Technician, held a 28-day internships in Greek micro and small enterprises. The aim of the project was to increase the occupational mobility of participants by improving the quality of vocational training, gaining practical experience in selected professional industries, sensitivity to the mental and cultural differences, learning about the Greek catering and agriculture companies. These objectives were achieved through the implementation of work experience preceded by the cultural-linguistic and pedagogical training. The project covered all the costs of the internships, both the costs of student preparation for the departure (English/ Greek language, educational, cultural, health and safety workshops), ticket costs and insurance (while working, traveling or additional health insurance) as well as the costs of stay ( accommodation, food, pocket money and a very rich cultural program on site). A summarizing conference was organized at the end of the project to which, apart from students and teachers, were invited representatives of local authorities, entrepreneurs from the region and a representative of the Greek project partner . The internships were divided into two terms: 1 - from 29/06 to 24/07/2015- Internships for 19 students in the field of landscape architecture, rural tourism and agribusiness, executed in Kryoneri, Bozika and Megali Mantinia 2 - from 31/08 to 29/09/2015- Internships for 36 students in the field of gastronomy, implemented in Kryoneri, Kalamata and Vamos on Crete. Besides practical skills which the students have gained in connection to their profession, each of them had the opportunity to commune with the Greek culture and tradition. The experience abroad contributed to an increase of the professional competences of participants supported by international documents such as Europass CV, Europass Mobility, ECVET. The success of the project and the benefits of the established new collaboration between the foreign partners was spoken about by the Greek partner representative at a conference in Nowy Targ: „The presence of the local authorities testifies to the fact that its representatives are aware that youth is the future of the region, but a properly prepared and educated youth, is the hope for a favorable future development” - said the Greek guest.“In addition, this is a great opportunity to bring cultures together, to develop language skills, to explore the motivation for further education and self-development.” Thus it can be concluded that the project, beyond the direct benefits of gaining valuable experience, skills, knowledge, has contributed to the promotion of the idea of a comprehensive education for young people in the international arena, in the cooperation of local authorities and entrepreneurs.
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