The project was directed to 26 pupils of classes II and III of Complex of Technical Schools in Bialystok, occupation - technician mechanic and automotive technician.The project was a response to the diagnosed problems: the low quality of vocational education provided at Complex of Technical Schools in Bialystok, mismatching skills and abilities of students leaving school with regard to the requirements of the labor market and the lack of relevant documents that could indicate additional qualifications.The project was designed to enhance the employment potential of future graduates and thus reduce the proportion of unemployed graduates of the institution.In the preparation of the project were also taken into account the expectations of employers' from Podlaskie region in terms of qualifications and competencies of graduates of vocational schools. The project was necessary for three reasons: the need for staff training in relation to the requirements and expectations of employers,to increase the employment opportunities of future graduates of the technician mechanic and automotive technician and the need to include employers in the education proces. The aim of the project was to increase the employment opportunities of the project participants through participation in internships abroad implemented in companies in Portugal and Czech Republic. The specific objectives were: -Increasing the number of hours of practice / internship training programs - The development with foreign and national employers verification methods and assessment skills of students gained during internships and apprenticeships - Increase knowledge about the specific work of mechanical companies - Increasing the attractiveness of vocational training in mechanical industry - Increase cooperation between the school and local, Polish and European companies - Increased involvement of business internships in the assessment of practical skills of participants internships - Adopting a uniform system of validation learning outcomes and the possibility of certification. Implementation of the planned project objectives will be possible by performing from 01.25.2015 to 07.02.2015 for students and teachers of Complex of Technical Schools in Bialystok during internships in companies of Czech and Portuguese mechanical industry. Skills, knowledge and competencies acquired during the course of the internship were validated using ECVET. All participants received certificates and Europass Mobility, a listing on graduation certificate indicating successful completion of internship with a specific assessment. Internship program also provided the solutions used in the mechanical industry in Europe. The training program included: Occupation: technician mechanic [311504] Unit: Machining Technology Module: Selection of machining and tooling to perform the detail on the basis of technical drawing Occupation: automotive technician [311513] Unit: Chassis and Body vehicles Module Diagnosis of vehicles After the implementation of the project participants of internships: • acquired the skills expected by employers, • we expect that thanks to reliable and up to date theoretical and practical knowledge the the use of modern information technology they will achieve better results on the external exam training- June 2016 and June 2017 and will be more competitive in the labor market, increased employment opportunities, •acquired key skills (in particular the use of modern technology, the practical application of the English language) • strengthened self-esteem and self-motivation, assertiveness, acquire teamwork skills and interpersonal communication) • became familiar with the realities of the European labor market, • gained knowledge about the negative effects of discrimination and the benefits of diversity of cultures, • received a base for further skills development and vocational qualifications in education. The project positively affects the other students of the school, because it is the basis for the dissemination of good practices developed while working with students. The effects of the project are a source of good practice in the acquisition and development of key competencies - professional and are used by teachers of vocational subjects.