Erasmus+ Internship
Tourism Management
What happened? Study visits of VET students in the frame of Erasmus+ programme
Which topic? Tourism management
Who was there? 16 participants from Karditsa, Greece, including 14 students and 2 teachers.
When and where? From the 06.05 to the 21.05.2019 in Catania.
Who organised? “A Rocca” NGO and its international department, EProjectConsult.
The name of the project? Acquisition of skills in tourism management technologies
The results? The participants gained international experience along with the knowledge and skills on the job and got in touch with the traditional Italian and Sicilian culture. At the end of the project, participants received “A Rocca” placement certificate.
Cultural Programme
During their free time they had excursions to wonderful Sicilian destinations, such as Etna and Taormina excursions. In addition, they enjoyed Italian cuisine in local restaurants and had a traditional “aperitivo” with the team.
Internship
- Study Visit
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;
- Understanding and respecting varied world views, customs and cultures.
The project was finished with evaluations from the students. In their assessment they described the project as valuable, useful and interesting. “A Rocca” and EProjectConsult are satisfied to have offered the students a possibility to gain professional experience in their sector to be more competitive in the labor market. The project took place smoothly and we are hoping to continue the pleasant cooperation with the school.
