„Warszawska na stażach w Europie – improvement and development of professional skills of students at European level" is a project implemented by School Complex No.2 in Nowy Dwor Gdanski and institutions from Germany (Berufliche Schule des Kreises Pinneberg in Elmshorn, Europaschule) and Austria (Bildungsberatung & Vermittlungsagentur). The project is a continuation of the cooperation between the partners and the next stage of the development of needs of our students and their immediate surroundings. They are still willing to gain knowledge, and do internships outside the borders of our country. This is due to the changing trends on the current job market. The project will allow them to learn about new technologies, tools, methods of production and services which are not used in Polish companies. Through these internships, they will be able to put their theoretical knowledge into practice, and also improve their language skills. Direct contact with colleagues, peers and young European citizens will make them want to learn a foreign language, at the same time increasing their motivation to study and thus their self-confidence. This will contribute to better preparation of students for entering the European job market. Through participation in the project, our students - who in many cases are at risk of social exclusion - will raise their worth, qualifications and professional skills in the conditions that cannot be provided to them by the school or local entrepreneurs.As set out above, the project aims to:- raise the level of professional development and qualifications, as well as help gain experience in the profession of tourist service techniques, nutrition techniques, food services and vocational training as a chef- acquire key qualifications confirmed by an international certificate in order to obtain future employment - prepare young people for entering the competitive and dynamic job market through gaining first-hand qualifications and skills- increase motivation to learn and strengthen skills in foreign language command through direct and continuous communication with a team of employees and peers; learn professional terminology- facilitate the transition from education to employment- promote equal access and social inclusion by facilitating access to internships for disadvantaged students as well as those with fewer opportunities - support students from areas prone to high unemployment- improve skills, worth, self-confidence and willingness to work of the socially excluded- raise the level of education and build motivation to continue studying- reduce the risk of dropping out- enrich the educational offer of the school and raise its prestige in the local environment.The project involves two trips divided into two groups - internships for 28 students aged 16-22, from 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade, who are receiving training in professions of nutrition techniques and food services, vocational training as a cook and students of tourist services professional school. The first group, catering and tourism students, will undergo a two-week internship in catering establishments in Germany, in the district of Pinneberg, while the second group, catering students – a one-month internship in rural tourism facilities, hotel complexes in Austria, in the region of Carinthia. The internships are scheduled in January 2017 for May/June 2017.Before internship, each of the participants will have to take part in preparatory activities related to culture, pedagogy and language. The activities will help the students learn about things involving: culture and customs of the countries where the internships will be held, work organization, functioning of catering and hospitality facilities, regional cuisine. They will additionally prepare the students in terms of the professional language used in the industry. To confirm their participation in the internship and acquisition of skills in the foreign facility, each of the students will receive certificates and official documents Europass Mobility, Europass Language Passport and a number of national documents.Participation in the project will benefit the local environment. The students partaking in it will substantially increase their language skills and professional qualifications, and will thus become sought-after employees on the local job market. Their learning experience, new outlook on reality and a chance to observe companies in Germany and Austria will result in the transfer of foreign work ethics to Pomerania. The key skills acquired by our students will ensure that they will stand out both professionally and educationally as compared with their peers from the European Union. Participation in the Erasmus Plus program, cooperation with foreign institutions and internships in EU Member States are evidence that our institution is answering the needs of our students and the European community.