hairdressing sector
In March 2013 Eprojectconsult team took the role of hosting partner for a group of Polish teenagers in the frame of Human Capital Operational Programme. The project was named “The Professional Practice in Spain and Italy – new perspectives and chances for youth from Lodz and Province”. From the 3rd of March to the 23th of March 2013 our participants had the possibility to get an experience in the field of hairdressing as well as get in touch with Sicilian culture.10 students and one teacher spent three unforgettable weeks in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, in Sicily.
The subject of the placements for all participants was the field of hairdressing. During the project interns had the opportunity to learn whatever is needed for a future professional career as hairdresser and to improve their skills in this domain. The placements ware located in various relative enterprises in the town of Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto. Youth had a chance to see the way of functioning of Sicilian enterprises related to hairdressing and compare all the similarities and differences between way of working in Sicilian and Polish companies.
Cultural Programme
Furthermore, during the weekends project participants had a possibility to discover wonderful part of Italy and important segments of Sicilian culture. They visited such beautiful places and cities like Messina, Tindari, Milazzo and Taormina. During the trip to Park Museum of “Jalari” they experienced a part of Sicilian culture within a folk music concert of a local band called “Sarva la Pezza” and tasted traditional Sicilian food.This experience gave them an unparalleled insight into life in different country and broadened their horizons.
Internship
- Local companies of Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto
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.
Assistance of Eprojectconsult employees consisted of satisfying the expectations of each participants, explaining any doubts and resolving problems. We individually introduced every student to his company. In order to satisfy all participants needs, there were two days of evaluation – one after the first week and the other at the final days.
The team of Eprojectconsult hardly believe that it was an enriched and useful experience for all the participants.Additionally, we would like to thank everyone for their openness and involvement! We hope that experience and knowledge gained during this project will enhance their future career opportunities and benefit to their personal and professional development.