I discover Europe with my profession

Topic(s) addressed

• International cooperation 

• International relations

• Development cooperation

• Natural sciences

• Quality improvement institutions and/or methods

Target groups

33 students, 9th - 12th grade, 16 - 20 years old

Methodologies

• we use an interdisciplinary approach (e.g biotechnology, microbiology, analytical chemistry etc.)

• the students learn the common basis of all the subjects and gain an awareness of the whole technological process. 

• All students will do a compulsory internship of duration according to their grade and chosen profession

• For validation and recognition, the certificates of participation will be issued e.g. Europass mobility and ECVET. All participants will take an exam.

• Using eTwinning to connect with partner schools

• School Education Gateway to look for tools and information about successful teaching models, as well as opportunities for further training 

• EPALE to publish information on the results of the project

Environments

The objectives of the Marie Curie PGHTBT in the field of European mobility and cooperation are:

• to train professionals in line with the requirements of the European labour market

• to establish and improve cooperation with European companies

• to improve capacity to work on European projects and partnerships

• to form a European identity

• to improve the inclusion of disadvantaged students

• to establish itself as a modern educational institution in the European Union

Teachers

The teachers involved:

• are also engineers in biotechnology, chemical technology, biochemistry and organic chemistry.

• have extensive professional experience in production processes

• have been involved in many projects regarding innovative teaching methods for more than 10 years

Impact

At the local and regional level: 

• students are better prepared to suit the labour market

• better opportunities for cooperation between businesses and educational institutions 

• better opportunities for students to gain international experience 

At the national level: 

• better-trained staff in the Chemicals and Technologies business in line with European standards; 

At the European level: 

• developing partnerships between the school, its local partners, and businesses in Europe; 

• supporting the exchange of professional skills and knowledge