The document summarizes a learning week project called "LW GRAPHIA" that aimed to provide cultural stimulation for disadvantaged students near Malpensa, Italy. The project involved taking students to an agriturismo resort in Marche Region for workshops in printing, serigraphy, and visits to important cultural sites and natural landscapes. Students learned about ancient printing techniques and experienced implicit and unconventional communication through art and nature. The week-long program was organized by Stefania Serafini for her students, and was later expanded to a new project for disabled students based on its success despite limited advertising.
The document describes a foreign language teaching practice program between a high school and primary school in Saronno, Italy. The goal is for high school students to plan and teach English lessons to primary school children. Students work in teams to design activities like storytelling, sketches, and games. Teachers observe the lessons and provide feedback on organization, quality, and language skills. Both schools found the program beneficial, and it has continued annually to give high school students practical teaching experience.
The document summarizes a program called "Ongoing support during apprenticeship" that provides additional support for disadvantaged youth in Germany during vocational training programs. The program aims to help youth who left school without qualifications due to social, migrant, or difficult personal backgrounds. It also assists those with physical or mental impairments. In addition to their regular vocational training, participants receive psychological support, tutoring if needed, and social/recreational activities. The program accompanies youth throughout the entire apprenticeship process and offers counseling and mediation if issues arise during the training. The German Employment Agency provides public funding and is responsible for planning training courses and selecting appropriate candidates.
The project aims to prevent students with migrant backgrounds from dropping out of school by helping their parents understand the educational system and build relationships between home and school. Staff provide translation services, accompany families to appointments, and mediate between parties to facilitate communication. The goal is to empower parents to better support their children's education by developing knowledge of and respect for the values of their new country's schools.
This document summarizes a meeting about a project called "The Dodecahedron" that promotes cross-curricular learning. It describes how students in a primary school discovered a dodecahedron object in a museum and decided to use it as a symbol for their new knowledge. The project involves students collaborating across different classes and subjects to complete activities like writing a story about the dodecahedron and building a scale model of a Roman villa. The goals of the project are to encourage more engaging, lively and interesting learning by combining different subject areas and having students work together on a meaningful final product.
The document discusses a mining machine technician program at a technical college in Sweden. The previous training did not provide students with adequate skills to work in the mining industry. To address this problem, the college developed a new training program with input from mining companies. The new program provides students experience in electricity, electronics, computers, welding and hydraulics to prepare them for jobs in the mining industry.
1. The document summarizes a learning week project that brought together students from two technical high schools with professors from the Polytechnic University of Milan to explore connections between mathematics and other disciplines like art, architecture, biology, and music.
2. During the intensive week-long program, students participated in interdisciplinary seminars, artistic workshops, and computer labs to see how mathematical concepts appear in different fields.
3. The project was deemed a success in inspiring students and allowing teachers to develop new skills, though organizers noted it could be improved by providing students more computer training and expanding the experience to other students through an exhibition.
The document describes a program called MFI that aims to help students in Belgium who are struggling to choose a vocational path or have been excluded from other schools. The program lasts from 4 weeks to 6 months and focuses on developing students' social skills, professional aspirations, and personal objectives. Students spend time in different vocational sections, receive guidance counseling, and participate in activities to help them identify an appropriate career path. The program was created in response to a growing number of students not completing their education and not knowing which vocational section to choose.
The document summarizes a learning week project called "LW GRAPHIA" that aimed to provide cultural stimulation for disadvantaged students near Malpensa, Italy. The project involved taking students to an agriturismo resort in Marche Region for workshops in printing, serigraphy, and visits to important cultural sites and natural landscapes. Students learned about ancient printing techniques and experienced implicit and unconventional communication through art and nature. The week-long program was organized by Stefania Serafini for her students, and was later expanded to a new project for disabled students based on its success despite limited advertising.
The document describes a foreign language teaching practice program between a high school and primary school in Saronno, Italy. The goal is for high school students to plan and teach English lessons to primary school children. Students work in teams to design activities like storytelling, sketches, and games. Teachers observe the lessons and provide feedback on organization, quality, and language skills. Both schools found the program beneficial, and it has continued annually to give high school students practical teaching experience.
The document summarizes a program called "Ongoing support during apprenticeship" that provides additional support for disadvantaged youth in Germany during vocational training programs. The program aims to help youth who left school without qualifications due to social, migrant, or difficult personal backgrounds. It also assists those with physical or mental impairments. In addition to their regular vocational training, participants receive psychological support, tutoring if needed, and social/recreational activities. The program accompanies youth throughout the entire apprenticeship process and offers counseling and mediation if issues arise during the training. The German Employment Agency provides public funding and is responsible for planning training courses and selecting appropriate candidates.
The project aims to prevent students with migrant backgrounds from dropping out of school by helping their parents understand the educational system and build relationships between home and school. Staff provide translation services, accompany families to appointments, and mediate between parties to facilitate communication. The goal is to empower parents to better support their children's education by developing knowledge of and respect for the values of their new country's schools.
This document summarizes a meeting about a project called "The Dodecahedron" that promotes cross-curricular learning. It describes how students in a primary school discovered a dodecahedron object in a museum and decided to use it as a symbol for their new knowledge. The project involves students collaborating across different classes and subjects to complete activities like writing a story about the dodecahedron and building a scale model of a Roman villa. The goals of the project are to encourage more engaging, lively and interesting learning by combining different subject areas and having students work together on a meaningful final product.
The document discusses a mining machine technician program at a technical college in Sweden. The previous training did not provide students with adequate skills to work in the mining industry. To address this problem, the college developed a new training program with input from mining companies. The new program provides students experience in electricity, electronics, computers, welding and hydraulics to prepare them for jobs in the mining industry.
1. The document summarizes a learning week project that brought together students from two technical high schools with professors from the Polytechnic University of Milan to explore connections between mathematics and other disciplines like art, architecture, biology, and music.
2. During the intensive week-long program, students participated in interdisciplinary seminars, artistic workshops, and computer labs to see how mathematical concepts appear in different fields.
3. The project was deemed a success in inspiring students and allowing teachers to develop new skills, though organizers noted it could be improved by providing students more computer training and expanding the experience to other students through an exhibition.
The document describes a program called MFI that aims to help students in Belgium who are struggling to choose a vocational path or have been excluded from other schools. The program lasts from 4 weeks to 6 months and focuses on developing students' social skills, professional aspirations, and personal objectives. Students spend time in different vocational sections, receive guidance counseling, and participate in activities to help them identify an appropriate career path. The program was created in response to a growing number of students not completing their education and not knowing which vocational section to choose.
The CREaTION PROJECT aimed to spread concepts of social responsibility through secondary school curricula in Italy, Britain, and Romania. It involved 34 schools and over 650 students. Teachers received 15 hours of training on topics like energy saving, responsible consumption, and environmental protection using diverse teaching methods like games, videos, and classroom discussions. Evaluations found the trainings had mostly excellent results in improving students' understanding of social responsibility concepts, though teachers felt they could have benefitted from more training hours. The project demonstrated the effectiveness of innovative teaching methods but recognized the need for greater focus and resources to fully integrate social responsibility into educational systems.
Interview valentina colorni math and theatrealetom78
The document summarizes a non-residential training program that used theatre activities to help improve students' mathematical reasoning and engagement. Students worked with teachers and an external tutor over several days, spending 2 hours daily on traditional mathematics lessons and also improvising, writing, and performing a play related to mathematical concepts. The program had positive effects on concretizing scientific ideas through scenes and building relationships between students and teachers. Future iterations could focus more on content mastery and allow flexibility to modify the program based on participant needs.
Interview valentina cattaneo wellness white weekaletom78
The document outlines a "Wellness White Week" learning experience where students analyzed Alessandro Manzoni's novel "The Betrothed" to better understand the places described in the story and explore how those settings could contribute to tourism. Students conducted in-depth analysis of the text, researched the current state of locations mentioned, and proposed recommendations to local governments on preserving and promoting those sites. This particular learning week was based in Casargo and involved one week of study and field research focused on Manzoni's work and places from the novel.
Work on leather and wood for bringing near disabled and able-bodiedaletom78
1) An initiative proposed by a training center for disabled and able-bodied students to interact and learn from each other through wood and leather working.
2) 17 students participated, including 7 disabled students and 9 able-bodied secondary school students.
3) The goal was for the students to obtain training benefits from exchanging with and learning about different realities and abilities.
Students from a German high school visited a school in Budapest, Hungary as part of a project to research environmental issues with partner schools across Europe. The goal was to work like journalists to investigate topics like geothermal energy. They spent a day conducting research with experts before returning home to write newspaper articles about their findings, which were published locally. The project aimed to foster intercultural exchange, teach journalistic skills, and raise environmental awareness through hands-on research.
Through video production students can learn in "extraordinary" wayaletom78
The document summarizes a Learning Week initiative proposed by an institute to train students in video techniques. 10 students participated in activities to choose a topic, research the topic, and create a video storyboard and video. The Learning Week was promoted to local schools through brochures and partnerships. Students enrolled online or through their school secretary. The Learning Week involved choosing topics, identifying experts, and identifying interested schools and students. The 5-day program involved students constructing working groups supported by experts to research topics and draft scripts and videos. Positive aspects included students becoming independent learners. Critical aspects included the intensive 8-hour days being tiring for students late in the school year. Students and planners were satisfied with the Learning Week, as measured
Ich-will-lernen.de is Germany's largest e-learning platform for literacy, basic knowledge, and completing secondary school education. It offers flexible online learning tools and support from tutors to help disadvantaged learners improve basic skills. The platform can be used independently at any time in conjunction with classroom instruction. Its goal is to provide lifelong learning opportunities regardless of location or schedule to empower those with low educational attainment.
The document summarizes a training program in Switzerland for Italian students focused on safety in construction. The week-long program involved full immersion at a professional training center, with guidance from foundation managers and teachers who received the same training. Students learned important safety concepts through hands-on experience in an open-air laboratory setting. Positive aspects included practical learning of physics and collaboration between students of different abilities. However, the 40-hour, 6-day schedule was very demanding for students and the actual improvement in skills was difficult to measure.
This document discusses a project called "The Dodecahedron" that was developed in 2003 and implemented in subsequent academic years at a school in Belgium. The project promotes cross-curricular, collaborative learning by having students from different subject areas like history, language, and carpentry work together on projects like writing a story inspired by a dodecahedron object or building a scale model of a Roman villa. The projects are designed to make subjects more interesting for students and encourage skills like teamwork, additional research, and perseverance. They can be easily reproduced by teachers without additional funding by using existing school resources and periods.
The document outlines the agenda and goals of the E-CoP round table meeting. The round table will discuss innovative learning models for the future, with a focus on extra-curricular learning models that keep students engaged in school and improve academic performance. The E-CoP project aims to investigate successful approaches to education through an online community of practice. Over the course of nearly two years, partners from four European countries will share experiences and analyze different national models to identify best practices and develop guidelines for innovative and flexible learning methodologies.
The Jax International football club in Sweden started a football school program to help integrate newly arrived refugees into Swedish society. The program used football training and matches to provide social activities for immigrant youth, especially girls, while also offering extra lessons to improve students' Swedish, English, and math skills. The goal was to increase access to summer programs, address educational gaps, and enhance understanding of Swedish society. The football school received funding and support from the local municipality and several sponsors and gained media coverage for its efforts.
Presentation hotel and_restaurant programmealetom78
The hotel and restaurant program at Palmcrantz upper secondary school in Östersund has students work closely with local companies during workplace training. This allows students to establish contacts within the local industry and increases the likelihood they can return to the same company after graduation. It also seems to reduce absenteeism among students and increase their sense of responsibility. The close network between the school and local businesses provides good opportunities for students' future careers.
The document describes a project at Midgårds Gymnasium school in Umeå, Sweden. Students were asking for more influence in their education but lacked organization. The headmaster invited students to form small interest groups to help them organize. Students formed groups around shared interests and planned activities like soccer tournaments, movie clubs, and concerts to increase student influence and engagement at the school.
The document describes a project at Nacka Gymnasium where a former construction worker works as a pupil assistant. The assistant supports students who have high absenteeism and skip school frequently. The assistant keeps in close contact with these students, helps them with schoolwork, and will drive to their homes to ensure they come to school if truancy is suspected. The goal is to increase school attendance, reduce truancy, and help more students pass their classes with this additional support.
This document describes a Module de Formation individualisée (MFI) program in France. The objective of the MFI is to help students ages 15-18 integrate into vocational training and obtain qualifications. It targets students who want to work as well as academic and social dropouts. The MFI uses a 5 step process including defining a life project, career orientation, developing social skills, upgrading competencies, and preparing for vocational school. It has been running annually since 2008 with financial support from the Ministry of Education and European Social Fund. Evaluation shows that 55-65% of students enter vocational school and find jobs after completing the program.
The document discusses the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), which teaches entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial attitudes to underprivileged youth. NFTE helps youth develop business plans for a virtual company over 60 hours and 9 days. The program focuses on marketing, human resources, finances, quality, ethics and forecasting. NFTE uses small groups and interactive methods like role playing and simulations. Participants develop skills in using computers and presenting. In Belgium, over 4000 youth have participated, and 72% of participants found jobs, started businesses or returned to school with improved motivation, confidence and skills. NFTE is funded through corporate sponsorships and national/regional funds.
The document discusses the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), which teaches entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial attitudes to underprivileged youth. NFTE helps youth develop business plans for a virtual company over 60 hours and 9 days. The plans cover marketing, human resources, finances, quality, ethics and forecasts. NFTE uses small groups and interactive methods like role playing to encourage participation. After NFTE training in Belgium, 72% of participants found jobs or started businesses and 92% completed the training, with improved motivation, confidence and skills. NFTE is funded through corporate sponsorships, national funding and participation funds.
The CREaTION PROJECT aimed to spread concepts of social responsibility through secondary school curricula in Italy, Britain, and Romania. It involved 34 schools and over 650 students. Teachers received 15 hours of training on topics like energy saving, responsible consumption, and environmental protection using diverse teaching methods like games, videos, and classroom discussions. Evaluations found the trainings had mostly excellent results in improving students' understanding of social responsibility concepts, though teachers felt they could have benefitted from more training hours. The project demonstrated the effectiveness of innovative teaching methods but recognized the need for greater focus and resources to fully integrate social responsibility into educational systems.
Interview valentina colorni math and theatrealetom78
The document summarizes a non-residential training program that used theatre activities to help improve students' mathematical reasoning and engagement. Students worked with teachers and an external tutor over several days, spending 2 hours daily on traditional mathematics lessons and also improvising, writing, and performing a play related to mathematical concepts. The program had positive effects on concretizing scientific ideas through scenes and building relationships between students and teachers. Future iterations could focus more on content mastery and allow flexibility to modify the program based on participant needs.
Interview valentina cattaneo wellness white weekaletom78
The document outlines a "Wellness White Week" learning experience where students analyzed Alessandro Manzoni's novel "The Betrothed" to better understand the places described in the story and explore how those settings could contribute to tourism. Students conducted in-depth analysis of the text, researched the current state of locations mentioned, and proposed recommendations to local governments on preserving and promoting those sites. This particular learning week was based in Casargo and involved one week of study and field research focused on Manzoni's work and places from the novel.
Work on leather and wood for bringing near disabled and able-bodiedaletom78
1) An initiative proposed by a training center for disabled and able-bodied students to interact and learn from each other through wood and leather working.
2) 17 students participated, including 7 disabled students and 9 able-bodied secondary school students.
3) The goal was for the students to obtain training benefits from exchanging with and learning about different realities and abilities.
Students from a German high school visited a school in Budapest, Hungary as part of a project to research environmental issues with partner schools across Europe. The goal was to work like journalists to investigate topics like geothermal energy. They spent a day conducting research with experts before returning home to write newspaper articles about their findings, which were published locally. The project aimed to foster intercultural exchange, teach journalistic skills, and raise environmental awareness through hands-on research.
Through video production students can learn in "extraordinary" wayaletom78
The document summarizes a Learning Week initiative proposed by an institute to train students in video techniques. 10 students participated in activities to choose a topic, research the topic, and create a video storyboard and video. The Learning Week was promoted to local schools through brochures and partnerships. Students enrolled online or through their school secretary. The Learning Week involved choosing topics, identifying experts, and identifying interested schools and students. The 5-day program involved students constructing working groups supported by experts to research topics and draft scripts and videos. Positive aspects included students becoming independent learners. Critical aspects included the intensive 8-hour days being tiring for students late in the school year. Students and planners were satisfied with the Learning Week, as measured
Ich-will-lernen.de is Germany's largest e-learning platform for literacy, basic knowledge, and completing secondary school education. It offers flexible online learning tools and support from tutors to help disadvantaged learners improve basic skills. The platform can be used independently at any time in conjunction with classroom instruction. Its goal is to provide lifelong learning opportunities regardless of location or schedule to empower those with low educational attainment.
The document summarizes a training program in Switzerland for Italian students focused on safety in construction. The week-long program involved full immersion at a professional training center, with guidance from foundation managers and teachers who received the same training. Students learned important safety concepts through hands-on experience in an open-air laboratory setting. Positive aspects included practical learning of physics and collaboration between students of different abilities. However, the 40-hour, 6-day schedule was very demanding for students and the actual improvement in skills was difficult to measure.
This document discusses a project called "The Dodecahedron" that was developed in 2003 and implemented in subsequent academic years at a school in Belgium. The project promotes cross-curricular, collaborative learning by having students from different subject areas like history, language, and carpentry work together on projects like writing a story inspired by a dodecahedron object or building a scale model of a Roman villa. The projects are designed to make subjects more interesting for students and encourage skills like teamwork, additional research, and perseverance. They can be easily reproduced by teachers without additional funding by using existing school resources and periods.
The document outlines the agenda and goals of the E-CoP round table meeting. The round table will discuss innovative learning models for the future, with a focus on extra-curricular learning models that keep students engaged in school and improve academic performance. The E-CoP project aims to investigate successful approaches to education through an online community of practice. Over the course of nearly two years, partners from four European countries will share experiences and analyze different national models to identify best practices and develop guidelines for innovative and flexible learning methodologies.
The Jax International football club in Sweden started a football school program to help integrate newly arrived refugees into Swedish society. The program used football training and matches to provide social activities for immigrant youth, especially girls, while also offering extra lessons to improve students' Swedish, English, and math skills. The goal was to increase access to summer programs, address educational gaps, and enhance understanding of Swedish society. The football school received funding and support from the local municipality and several sponsors and gained media coverage for its efforts.
Presentation hotel and_restaurant programmealetom78
The hotel and restaurant program at Palmcrantz upper secondary school in Östersund has students work closely with local companies during workplace training. This allows students to establish contacts within the local industry and increases the likelihood they can return to the same company after graduation. It also seems to reduce absenteeism among students and increase their sense of responsibility. The close network between the school and local businesses provides good opportunities for students' future careers.
The document describes a project at Midgårds Gymnasium school in Umeå, Sweden. Students were asking for more influence in their education but lacked organization. The headmaster invited students to form small interest groups to help them organize. Students formed groups around shared interests and planned activities like soccer tournaments, movie clubs, and concerts to increase student influence and engagement at the school.
The document describes a project at Nacka Gymnasium where a former construction worker works as a pupil assistant. The assistant supports students who have high absenteeism and skip school frequently. The assistant keeps in close contact with these students, helps them with schoolwork, and will drive to their homes to ensure they come to school if truancy is suspected. The goal is to increase school attendance, reduce truancy, and help more students pass their classes with this additional support.
This document describes a Module de Formation individualisée (MFI) program in France. The objective of the MFI is to help students ages 15-18 integrate into vocational training and obtain qualifications. It targets students who want to work as well as academic and social dropouts. The MFI uses a 5 step process including defining a life project, career orientation, developing social skills, upgrading competencies, and preparing for vocational school. It has been running annually since 2008 with financial support from the Ministry of Education and European Social Fund. Evaluation shows that 55-65% of students enter vocational school and find jobs after completing the program.
The document discusses the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), which teaches entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial attitudes to underprivileged youth. NFTE helps youth develop business plans for a virtual company over 60 hours and 9 days. The program focuses on marketing, human resources, finances, quality, ethics and forecasting. NFTE uses small groups and interactive methods like role playing and simulations. Participants develop skills in using computers and presenting. In Belgium, over 4000 youth have participated, and 72% of participants found jobs, started businesses or returned to school with improved motivation, confidence and skills. NFTE is funded through corporate sponsorships and national/regional funds.
The document discusses the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), which teaches entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial attitudes to underprivileged youth. NFTE helps youth develop business plans for a virtual company over 60 hours and 9 days. The plans cover marketing, human resources, finances, quality, ethics and forecasts. NFTE uses small groups and interactive methods like role playing to encourage participation. After NFTE training in Belgium, 72% of participants found jobs or started businesses and 92% completed the training, with improved motivation, confidence and skills. NFTE is funded through corporate sponsorships, national funding and participation funds.
The document describes a program called MFI that aims to help students in Belgium who are struggling to choose a vocational path or have been excluded from other schools. The program allows students to spend 4 weeks to 6 months exploring different vocational sections, receiving guidance on developing life and career goals, and learning social and academic skills to succeed. Students take general courses and spend time in selected vocational sections, and meet regularly with guidance counselors and psychologists. The goal is to help students find an appropriate vocational path and remain in education.
This document outlines a project at CEFA de la Ville de Bruxelles vocational school where students will run a snack shop on school premises. The shop will be entirely run by 5th, 6th and 7th year sales students under teacher supervision during the 2010-2011 school year. The project aims to give students practical experience in organizing a commercial activity, developing responsibilities, teamwork skills, and applying sales techniques. Profits will reimburse the school's startup investment and fund equipment and an educational trip for the sales students. Students will conduct market research, ordering, sales, bookkeeping, and reporting while teachers supervise and link the project to coursework. The school provides space and a €400 interest-free loan to
NFTE Belgium is an organization that provides entrepreneurship training. The organization, Network for Training Entrepreneurship, helps develop skills for starting and growing businesses. NFTE works in Belgium to foster entrepreneurship through educational programs.
Example of business plan by a nfte studentaletom78
The document outlines Kelly's plans to open a bridal boutique business. It details the types of products that will be offered, Kelly's strengths as an entrepreneur, hiring expectations, intended clientele, desired location, operating hours, pricing strategies, marketing plans, advantages over competitors, startup and operating costs, projected income, financing options, and goals for the business and herself in 1 and 5 years.
Days of information for vocational choicesaletom78
The document summarizes a project called "Berufswahltage im Landkreis Cham" which aims to help students in the Cham district of Germany choose careers and apprenticeships. The project organizes information days, career fairs, and opportunities for students to learn about different jobs through visits to local companies. It brings together schools, universities, employers, and other partners to provide resources and counseling to students of all education levels as they make decisions about their professional futures.
Importance of practice in foreign language learningaletom78
This document discusses various projects undertaken by an Italian school to provide students with opportunities to practice their English skills in meaningful ways. The projects include a student exchange with a school in Denmark where students communicated solely in English for two weeks, a virtual exchange where students from Italy, the US and Netherlands collaborated online, and an e-twinning project where Italian and Polish students shared information about their cultures through a blog. The goal of these projects is to enhance students' English proficiency, especially their speaking and writing skills, by using the language in real-world contexts that relate to their lives and interests. Feedback indicates students felt more confident in their English abilities and that their skills improved as a result of having to use English for meaningful communication.
Importance of practice in foreign language learningaletom78
This document discusses various projects undertaken by an Italian school to provide students with opportunities to practice their English skills in meaningful ways. It describes student exchanges with schools in Denmark and virtual exchanges with schools in the US and Netherlands where students communicated online to share information about their lives and cultures. It also discusses an e-Twinning project where Italian and Polish students collaborated on a blog to learn about each other's countries. The goal of these projects is to enhance students' English proficiency through using the language in real-world contexts that engage them and foster intercultural understanding.
1. Secondary school students in Italy plan and teach English lessons to primary school students to gain teaching experience.
2. The goals are to provide an authentic experience using English for both groups, foster relationships between different age groups, and allow cooperation in teaching and learning.
3. Secondary students study subjects like pedagogy, psychology, and English to become teachers, social workers, psychologists or educators while primary students study English. They work together in an interdisciplinary way.
The document describes a project in Germany called BaE that aims to support socially and physically underprivileged young adults between 15-25 in obtaining vocational training. The project provides additional lessons, psychological support, and assistance with daily tasks from trainers and coaches to help students succeed in their vocational education and reduce drop-offs. The German employment agency initiates and funds the training and coaching for eligible individuals through education institutes over 1-2 years.
The document describes a vocational training program called BvB that aims to help unemployed young people between 16-19 find apprenticeships. The program provides lessons in common school subjects and practical skills training using workshop tools. It also arranges internships at local enterprises. The training is financed by the German employment agency for up to 10 months and has been in place for 15 years. It has shown very good results, with few dropouts and many students going on to secure apprenticeship contracts, demonstrating the success of the program.