Training course
ICT for the benefit of startups
The team of the Associazione Art. Cult. “A Rocca” and EProjectConsult International department hosted a group from Sofia, Bulgaria in the frame of Operational Programme Human Resources Development 2014-2020. We hosted 13 selected participants during the project named «ICT for the benefit of startups». The project has been implemented in two different actions: a training course for 11 participants (10 workers/potential entrepreneurs + Administrative director of Bulgarian Economic Forum – BEF), and a job shadowing for 2 participants from BEF (transfer of experience from A Rocca). The training course was in the field of Business planning and Social Media in Marketing Management, thereby they gained experience in their field of work. The training course consisted of seminars and workshops led by the trainers Fabio Genovese and Desirée di Nitto respectively from Italy and Spain. In addition, 2 participants attended a job shadowing conducted by staff of the A Rocca in the field of social media.
Cultural Programme
In the free time they had chance to visit some beautiful places in Sicily, including Milazzo, Taormina – Savoca, and know Italian cuisine thanks to the local restaurants. We hope that their experience of living abroad was unforgettable and enriching in the cultural way.
Internship
- The training locations were in the town of Barcellona P.G.
General Skills and Competencies Acquired (Training course):
- Why to start your own business?
- Business planning (idea, sources, market research, place, partner search, team etc.)
- Main challenges for the startup business – basic legal and finance obligations
- Most Effective use of the social networks like: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest
- Getting the most from the following social networks: YouTube, blogs, mention.com, addvocate.com, eGrabber’s AccountResearcher, Tagboard, Rignite
- What should your web page look like and include in order to increase your reputation and popularity on the Internet
- How to reach and attract attention of the highest number of Internet users Practical exercises and meeting with successful entrepreneurs from the region
Skills and professional competences acquired (job shadowing):
- Transfer of A Rocca’s experience: how they use social media and internet
- Transfer of A Rocca’s experience in creating educational materials by using ICT, including presentation materials, video materials
At the end of the project, participants received “A Rocca” certificate”.
Most importantly the participants gained professional experience in their sector, so that they will be more competitive in the labor market in Bulgaria.
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 with.
