Our Jobs In 20 Years

The sixth Learning/Teaching/Training activity of the ERASMUS+ Project “Our Lives In 20 Years” took place in Catania-Sicily in Italy. Students and teachers arrived on Sunday, 26th March until Saturday, 1st April 2017. The participants came from 5 European countries: France (Champagnole), Germany (Lemgo), the Czech Republic (Most), Poland (Nasielsk) and Scotland (Edinburgh).

The topic of our mobility this time was “Our Work In 20 Years”.

Students and teachers participated in activities and excursions linked to the topic that was to be discussed.

Students analyzed and presented the most popular and successful “Made in Italy”, “Made in Germany” …. of their countries and described the available jobs in their area.

Students discussed about jobs that are now disappeared and their dream jobs.

They produced ppt, maps, trailers, cards.

In this meeting, students took an active part for their future life in the field of work.

They attended a workshop on career guidance, created their Europass CV with a cover letter and their English Language Passport. Thanks to the cooperation with the Youth Center of Catania, the EURES desk with some useful website to find a job in Europe was presented. Students simulated a job interview and organized an exhibition about future jobs in their country.

At school students attended a workshop on graphic designing, and placed in multicultural groups created the symbol or logo of their brand or company. Most of the activities included a competition that encouraged them to do their best with energy and fun.

Students and teachers were involved in a number of excursions and cultural activities as the visit of Mount Etna, Taormina, Acitrezza and Acicastello. The Italian Students “worked” as touristic guide for their European Friends.

At the end the award ceremony, the official farewell, the flavors of the typical foods of all the partners and the music of the School band closed an amazing week of great experience and friendship.

Daniela Contrafatto