Erasmus+ Study visits
environmental sustainability sector
The team of the Associazione Art. Cult. “A Rocca” and Eprojectconsult International department hosted a group from Malta in the frame of Erasmus+ programme. We hosted 8 selected participants during the project 2015-1-MT01-KA102-003692. The participants completed study visits in the field of Environmental Sustainability. They gained experience in this field and became acquainted with the traditional Italian and Sicilian techniques related to environmental sustainability.
The students explored protected areas of endangered biological and cultural diversity, visiting winery, companies in the sector of renewable energy, recycling and more. During the study visits, they met business people, tour rural communities and conservation and development projects.
Cultural Programme
The participants also visited some beautiful places in Sicily, including Milazzo, Cefalù, Castelbuono, Messina and Catania. They also got acquainted with the famous Italian cuisine thanks to the local restaurants. We hope that their experience of living abroad was unforgettable and enriching in many different ways.
Internship
- Laboratorio analisi cliniche Genovese
- Jalari Park Museum
- S.A.CO.M. srl (aquaculture company)
- Natural Reserve Laghetti di Marinello
- ISPRA, Institute for Environmental Protection and Research
- Castelbuono: a small historical village where they use alternative methods of recycling
- Manlio Soraci Architect
- Cambria Winery
- Mount Etna World Heritage Site
- Dusty (waste collection company)
General Skills and Competencies Acquired:
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources in the field related;
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: learning on developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others;
- Development of specialized Italian language skills;
- Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems;
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making;
- Developing social perspectives and being aware of reactions of other co-workers and supervisors;
- Giving full attention to what other people are saying and taking the time to understand the points being made.
At the end of the project, participants received “A Rocca” placement certificate”.
Most importantly the participants gained professional experience in their sector, so that they will be more competitive in the labor market in Malta.
Consequently, the participants seemed to be satisfied with this project, and from their evaluations it is clear that they feel it was an interesting and useful experience. We are satisfied with the seemingly flawless success of the project and hope that we can continue our cooperation.
