Erasmus+ Internship
Nursing assistance sector
What happened? Internship for VET students in the frame of Erasmus+ programme
Which topic? Nursing assistance
Who was there? 11 participants from Daugavpils, Latvia, including 7 students who stayed a month, 4 students who stayed 3 months and 2 accompanying persons
When and where? From the 19.03 to the 20.04 for the first group, from the 19.03 to the 20.06 2018 for the second, in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto.
Who organised? “A Rocca” NGO and its international department, EProjectConsult.
The name of the project? Innovation at the professional education
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 Volcano, city of Taormina, Palermo, Cefalu, Syracusa and Noto. 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
- Fraternitas S.r.l.
- Casa Di Riposo San Paolo Eugeria Srl
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.
