What is the Erasmus+ programme?
Erasmus+,is a support program financed by the European Union, is one of the most used opportunities to get a different experience of living and working abroad, to find new friends, to practice the acquired foreign language(s) and, of course, to travel. The Erasmus+ program covers the costs associated with the student's internship abroad (preparation costs, transportation, insurance and living expenses) according to the budget established for the destination country, the student only has the pleasure of traveling there and completing the internship. The program allows you to participate in an online language course for free!
Nine good students of Valgamaa Vocational Education Center participated in an internship abroad in Turkey as part of the Erasmus+ project. Motor vehicle technicians, carpenters, cooks and logisticians participated in this project. In addition to the internship, they had a great opportunity to get to know the Turkish culture and discover the sights there. Young people could go on various outings on weekends and arrange their free time according to their wishes. The internships were located in Antalya for all students, they were Konyaalt city government institutions. The students were able to experience how different the customs and traditions of Turkey are from those of Estonia. The interns had a very good experience and were generally satisfied with the organizers and organization of the Erasmus+ project. The young people who participated in the project encourage all students who want to take part in an internship abroad. In January, 4 carpenters will go to Turkey again for an internship and to discover the world, from February 6 students will go to discover Spain and do an internship. With Erasmus, we have been sending students on internships for quite a few years, and most importantly, even age is not important for going on an internship - Erasmus+ study migration is intended for everyone who studies at the Valgamaa Vocational Training Center and has a company internship scheduled according to the curriculum.
Discovering the world is cool!
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM the committee consisting of teachers and the project manager considers whether:
• you are at least 18 years old at the time of the internship
• You have no academic debts, you have acquired a professional theoretical knowledge base and practical experience during the internship
• You have no unexcused absences (a sense of responsibility and duty are important qualities both when participating in the program and when working in any workplace)
• you communicate in English (or the language of the target country) at least on a communication level
• you have submitted the documents by the deadline (CV and application-motivation letter). In addition, what is your attitude, sociability/general activity in school life and motivation to participate in the program are taken into account - the student traveler should be optimistic, with a "Let's do it!" attitude, active (i.e. able to find something to do on his own, ask the instructor for more work), because a stranger for the whole month being a student migrant in the country is a challenge and requires a proactive approach!
PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM ARE OBLIGATORY:
Take the Erasmus+ online language test before the study migration (in the OLS environment), During the internship, fill in the internship diary After returning home from the internship, fill out an online feedback questionnaire, Submit all documents related to the program to the project manager in a timely manner, Participate in dissemination activities (sharing your experiences of doing an internship in a foreign country in the form of a picture or text - poster, blog, video, picture, meme, etc.).
IF YOU ARE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN STUDY MIGRATION
• The Erasmus+ project manager sends information about the first information session, which all students selected for the program must take part in. The school signs a contract with you
• The project manager will add you to a Facebook group, where you can communicate with other students going to the same destination, and you can share information, blogs, pictures, videos, memes, etc. during your internship.
• The project manager sends your CV to the receiving partner/company.
• The project manager organizes travel documents (travel tickets, insurance, accommodation) and internship documents related to the program (it is your responsibility to fill out the internship diary).
• Check the validity of your travel document (ID card, passport), issue the European Health Insurance Card in good time.
• Search for information about the destination country (including customs, but also about the currency in circulation, there are no euros in e.g. Sweden, Hungary, Poland) and the company
• Before going to a foreign country, you can take a reminder with travel times, addresses, phone numbers, etc., familiarize yourself with it!
• Check the documentation of your practice so that you still have everything you need!
• If you wish, you can contact your internship company abroad yourself
• Register your stay abroad!
Do you have a question that was not answered?
Project/contact person: Kaidi Loos, kaidi.loos@vkok.ee, +372 5300 8085
Study coordinators:
Kadri Vallimäe-Pähk, kadri.vallimae-pahk@vkok.eelink opens on new page
Ranert Lindt, ranert.lindt@vkok.eelink opens on new page
Vidrik Ugur, vidrik.ugur@vkok.eelink opens on new page
Palmi Lahe, palmi.lahe@vkok.eelink opens on new page
Ahko Ahtijäinen, ahko.ahtijainen@vkok.eelink opens on new page
Sirli Peterson, sirli.peterson@vkok.eelink opens on new page
Tiia Peebo, tiia.peebo@vkok.eelink opens on new page
Juri Gerzanitš, juri.gerzanits@vkok.eelink opens on new page
Klarika Raudheiding, klarika.raudheiding@vkok.eelink opens on new page
