2nd Mobility

The second group from the project entitled “Experience and passion are the key to success” which we are implementing as a partner for Zespół Szkół Gastronomiczno-Hotelarskich in Warsaw has finished their mobility. Between September 20th and October 1st, 30 students from the Polish school have participated in vocation education internships in Greece. The group consisted of students from two profiles:

  • nutrition and catering services technicians – 18 students
  • hospitality technicians – 12 students

3 teachers from ZSGH came along with the students to support the implementation of the planned activities here in Greece. Throughout the mobility, the teachers in cooperation with mentors from our organization and the companies which have hosted the students have come together to hear out the students and provided support when required. They have also conducted evaluations meets and hosted individual conversations with student to adjust the training program.

The students worked at HOREC companies, working at the Poseidon Palace hotel. They have worked at all aspects of the client related services which the hotel provides. Throughout their vocational education program, they have concluded an 80 hour long program which was meant to develop on the skills which they already possess from school and to allow them to develop new skills. The most important aspect of the program was to provide the students with an opportunity and a challenge at the same time of working in a living and fully functioning hotel. Both in terms of professional skills and social skills, the program allowed for putting them into an unknown but controlled environment in which they could try themselves.

Besides the vocational education program, the mobility included a cultural program. It was meant to show the students all aspects of Greek culture and heritage. For this purpose, among others, trips to Meteora, Skiathos and Thessaloniki were organized for the group. During these trips, professional guides presented to the group the jewels of Greece and we are happy to say that it was a good presentation.

As the mobility was concluded, the participants received certificates. They confirm the students achievements and can be used by them as support in their future development, when they will be in search of hiring. The gathered knowledge by them can be therefore added to their CVs and can proof their worth.

We as an organization participating in the project have conducted evaluation activities with the participants which as meant to help our organization and ZSGH in further development of projects and common ideas. If the positive feedback from the participants, we are sure to implement next actions. At the same time, we are grateful for their honesty which allows us to learn.

If you want to follow the developments of the side of ZSGH, please check their Facebook fanpage where they continue to publish new photos and information about their activities:

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