MIOS-Industry and Trade vocational school in Karlovac has been participating in Lifelong learning programmes (Leonardo da Vinci- IVT and Comenius) since 2009. During this period, we have acquired important experiences that we would like to expand as we have noted that due to dissemination of positive student and teacher mobility experiences there has been more interest in applying for and participating in new mobility projects. Our partner in this project that goes under the title "VET-My Choice" is the Kroatische Wirtschaftsvereinigung Deutschland, in Frankfut am Main, an organisation that promotes economic development in Germany and Croatia.We have already worked together with them on a successful project in 2013. Twelve MIOS students, three from each of the final year classes (hairdressers, tilers, butchers and bakers) were sent on vocational practical placements in selected companies. The students were accompanied by two teachers. The mobility took place from the 08th of February to the 21st of February 2015. The students who participated in this project do practical work in the school practicum; work with tradesmen or in companies here in Karlovac. The problem with their practical placements is that they are often not actively participating in work, but rather watch others perform tasks. In addition, the content of their practical placement activities does not always match their theoretical and practical training at our school. Students are reluctant when it comes to learning foreign languages due to fear of making mistakes in communication and lack of understanding in relation to real need for foreign language acquisition. Going on mobility places students in a foreign language context and motivates them to use those languages. Tilers were placed into a company that does tiling work and they have learnt different techniques of laying tiles, mosaic or stone on various surfaces under the mentorship of a qualified staff member. Hairdressers were placed into hairdressing salons and they have learnt 3D hair cutting technique and styling methods of doing hair for everyday situations, for hairdressing competitions or weddings, also under the mentorship of a qualified staff member. Finally, butchers and bakers have learnt about new and different bakery and butchery products, production techniques and developments in specialised companies, under the qualified mentorship. Prior to mobility, participants were selected and prepared, their journey was fully organised, training agreements were drafted and partner contracts were signed. The mobility has included practical placement in selected companies in accordance with the training programme tailored to participants needs conducted under mentor supervision. Participants have also learnt about the partner country culture and language from a tutor appointed by the partner organisation. The project was managed by the project coordinator and in cooperation with the school principal, accountant, secretary and other teaching staff who have previously participated in mobilities and therefore have experience that was used to successfully complete the project. We have conducted surveys with students upon returning from mobility and we have concluded that the students have improved their learning experience, have gained new skills and competences they require for work in their chosen field of training, that they better understand the foreign culture and cultural differences, they are better self-confident in using of foreign languages. We look forward to check if they are employed after their graduation, and whether their international mobility experience helped them to find a job. By the time of writing this report, two students (tilers) contacted the employer where they were on a practical training asking for a job. I conclude that the students gained enough self-confidence and trust in their skills and knowledge to compete on the international labor market. School MIOS has strengthened its international connections, project coordinator has gained more experience in writing project proposals. By participating in this project our schools indicates the need for participation in European programs and contributes to the promotion of vocational education in Croatia. Possible long term impact is to make MIOS School more attractive for primary school student graduates and to motivate high school students to finish their education programmes rather than leave school early. It should also encourage students to study foreign languages more. Experience gained in this project will be used in the next call for proposals where we plan to be the leader of the consortium that will include our school and vocational school from Dubrovnik, the Chambers of Crafts of the cities of Karlovac and Dubrovnik and employers our students go to practice to. We want to link school and students with the world of work and contribute to a better position of vocational education in Croatia.