The internships are focused on vocational training in two primary sectors:

Mechanical Engineering

Specifically targeting the Industrial Assembly sector with focus in metal and wood products.

Agriculture

Specifically targeting the Agriculture sector with focus in livestock farming, protected crops, forestry and ornamental plant growing.  Activities are designed to provide practical experience in these fields, such as working in workshops or specific companies related to these technical areas.

Number of Students and Period

The project targets students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEN) from our school. While the school has 160 learners in total , the specific mobility activity usually involves a selected group of four (4) Mechnical Engineers and six (6) agronomists for the short-term placements.

Period (Project Duration)

The project is scheduled to last 14 months, starting on September 1, 2024, and ending on October 31, 2025.

Mobility Type

The project was a "Short-term learning mobility of VET learners" with a duration of two weeks (10 working days)

Learning Objectives

The primary objectives of the internships include:

Skill Development

Developing specific professional skills and acquiring practical knowledge and experiential learning in their field of study.

Post-Secondary Transition

Preparing students to successfully integrate into post-secondary apprenticeship programs after graduation.

Personal Growth

Strengthening the students' self-confidence and autonomy.

Employment Enhancement

Increasing their employment possibilities in a highly competitive labor market, addressing the high unemployment rate faced by graduates with disabilities.

Social and Entrepreneurial Skills

Learning social responsibility and environmental respect through practical activities, potentially involving "virtual cooperative enterprise" roles.