- 12 years experience working with European partners, participants, countries and local companies.
- I have managed between 600 – 800 work placements per year in KA1 VET programmes for over 12 years
- We are a member of a national board of ECVET (European Accreditation for Vocational Education and Training) Community of Practitioners.
- The ability to mediate between European organisations, interns and companies. To meet the skills, competencies and learning outcomes required for project aims.
- Understanding communication and preparation are key to a successful work placement/internship. Pre-preparatory interviews, discussions and setting clear objectives pave the way for a successful mobility.
- Ability to encourage that personality and attitude are a driver and more important than language level to be a success in the workplace.
- Experience to mediate with European organisations and Companies on agreed competencies, skills, tasks and learning outcomes to benefit European participants.
- Encourage cultural exploration and social interaction are building blocks to participants personal and professional development.
- Linking Internal mentoring in the company and external assessment by the hosting organisation are key to maintaining high-quality internships and the success of a mobility.
- Focusing on the idea that interns can develop and improve language levels by communicating. Communication is paramount! Grammar and vocabulary mistakes are part of the journey and develop with practice.