Erasmus+ Internship
Mechanics and telecommunication sector
What happened? Internship for VET students in the frame of Erasmus+ programme
Which topic? Mechanics and telecommunication
Who was there? 5 participants from Sevilla, Spain, including 5 students and an accompanying person
When and where? From the 17th of March 2019 to the 16th of April 2019 in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto.
Who organised? “A Rocca” NGO and its international department, EProjectConsult.
The name of the project? Trainning and Learning in Europe
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 the Siracusa & Noto, Etna & Taormina and Palermo & Cefalù. In addition, they enjoyed Italian cuisine in local restaurants and had a traditional “aperitivo” with the team on their first evening in Barcellona P.G.
Internship
- Autofficina Di Domenico Il Grande
- Mita Nunzio
- S.P. GROUP sas di Oieni Antonina & C
- Terza Generazione S.R.L
- Calor Sistem s.r.l.
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.
