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A collection of interviews with successful entrepreneurs. These videos should be shown and discussed with students so as to help teachers and school counsellors to motivate them. The video interviews with the selected entrepreneurs also identify the most relevant skills and competences required by the labour market and their consistency with school education.
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Ricardo Mur is the Managing Director of the company Hiberus Tecnología de la Información.
He has been interviewed by CREA in the framework of the School & Work Project. He stresses the importance of having a solid training to develop a job and also to compete in a globalized world.
Be brave, creative and you will succeed!
ENTREPRENEUR: Saulius Povilaitis, managing director, owner of the company"Studio of Visual Communications"
COMPANY: Studio of Visual Communications
SECTOR: Visual communications/advertising business
Saulius Povilaitis started his career at school, when was invited by the Lithuanian TV producers to become an announcer of a broadcast for children.After studies at Vilnius University - journalism and International Business he established his own company, participated in social life activities and became the Chairman of the Board of the Association "For Vilnius and Nation".
Carlos Torre, FINSA Managing Director, has developed his profesional career in different job positions in the wood sector.
He firmly believes that trained people is able to work in any job post or area within a company.
Fernando Callizo, General Manager of Transportes Callizo, was interviewed by CREA for the School & Work Project.
He explained us his profesional career in the transport and logistic sector. For him, lifelong learning is important, whether you are working or not, to go as far as possible in your profesional career.
Antonello Delogu is a goldsmith, popular in Sardinia, interview within the event Job & Orienta Verona 2015 by Students from Istituto Polo Bianciardi with the direction of Donatella Bonaccorsi, Andrea Caldelli e Fabio P. Corti for the School & Work Project.
He explained us his profesional career and his skills
Antonello firmly believes that passion is important to do a work, he's seraching for people that have creativity, couriosity, be able to learning by the situation and the place where you work, it's important to be albe to work in 360° degree; his course of studies has been important to develop the skills needed to work as a goldsmith today.
Isabelle is a florist. She emphasises the importance of school education, which helped her develop her business. Her training in trade technique and accountancy gave her access to freelance work and helped her manage her own accountancy in the first years. Her artistic training helps her a lot in flower arranging (association of colours, sizes, shapes). Her extra training in internet helps her manage her website (photos, descriptions, special offers).
Florist shop: "Marguerite" (BE).
This dynamic and entreprising person has also developed another activity : online shop http://www.margueriteonline.be/fr/#2
FR:
Isabelle est fleuriste. Elle insiste sur l’importance du bagage scolaire qui lui a permis de développer son commerce. Sa formation en techniques de commerce et comptabilité lui a donné l’accès à la profession d’indépendant et lui a permis de gérer seule sa comptabilité les premières années. Sa formation artistique l’aide beaucoup dans la conception de ses montages floraux (association de couleurs, hauteurs, formes). Sa formation complémentaire à l’utilisation d’Internet lui permet de gérer seule son site Internet (photos, descriptif, promos).
Boutique : "Marguerite" (BE)
Cette personne dynamique et entreprenante a également développé une boutique en ligne :
http://www.margueriteonline.be/fr/#2
The interview was carried out by 5th and 6th year students from an advanced French section (preparatory courses for higher studies) of Collège Sainte- Véronique, one project associated school.
The project was presented to the students. In pairs, they had to contact either an entrepreneur, an employee or a personality. A mail was prepared in class and sent to the concerned people. The students worked completely autonomously. They filmed the interviews respecting the instructions contained in the project documents.
This gynaecologist work in a private office. General secondary studies followed by a university curriculum to learn medicine led him to find work right after his studies.
Christian-François Kairis insists on the importance of the educational background as soon as primary school. He thinks many bases were provided to him in primary school, where mathematics, French and the way he could use his head to learn history, geography etc. have helped his whole life.
Continuation in secondary school, an outright intellectual path with learning of Latin and Greek, this type of thinks that are somewhat dead and may seem useless, is just a training. You can get bored in some classes you do not see the point of, but you learn how to use your brain, to study; useful training for higher studies.
Currently, he does everything by himself in his office (manager, employee, treasurer, secretary…). It was made possible by the Internet and distance connecting.
Should he hire staff, he mentions secretarial skills (appointment, mailing, replies to colleagues…).
FR :
L’interview a été réalisée par des élèves de 6ème année du Collège Sainte-Véronique, école participant au projet, dans le cadre du cours français sup’ préparant aux études supérieures.
Le projet a été présenté aux élèves. Par groupes de deux, ils ont dû contacter soit un entrepreneur, soit un employé, soit une personnalité. Un courrier a été préparé en classe et envoyé aux personnes concernées. Les élèves ont travaillé en autonomie totale. Ils ont filmé les interviews en devant respecter les consignes données dans les documents fournis par le projet.
Ce gynécologue travaille en cabinet privé. Des études secondaires dans l’enseignement général suivies d’un cursus universitaire pour apprendre la médecine, l’ont conduit à exercer sa profession directement à la sortie des études.
Christian-François Kairis insiste sur l’importance du bagage éducatif et ce dès l’école primaire. Il pense qu'énormément de bases lui ont été données à l'école primaire où les mathématiques, l'apprentissage du français et la façon dont il a pu se servir de sa tête pour apprendre l'histoire, la géographie… l’a aidé pour toute la vie.
Le prolongement dans le secondaire, parcour
Elisa is a pastry chef, interview within the event Job & Orienta Verona 2015 by Students from Istituto Polo Bianciardi with the direction of Donatella Bonaccorsi, Andrea Caldelli e Fabio P. Corti for the School & Work Project.
She explained us his profesional career and his skills
Elisa is searching for people that want to work in pastry and similar, she's also searching for selling skills.
Her course of studies it has been useful for running your business.
The interview was carried out by 5th and 6th year students from an advanced French section (preparatory courses for higher studies) of Collège Sainte- Véronique, one project associated school.
The project was presented to the students. In pairs, they had to contact either an entrepreneur, an employee or a personality. A mail was prepared in class and sent to the concerned people. The students worked completely autonomously. They filmed the interviews respecting the instructions contained in the project documents.
This restaurant manager is not in his first business. His initial training was in electromechanics, which led him to create his first business.
After his studies, thanks to his degree he found straight away a job as an industrial designer, but this work did not satisfy him. More interested in making and sales, he went back to studies in company management, sales and trade techniques, which helped him create his first business (lampshade making) and develop his entrepreneur skills.
He later decided to create another business in catering.
Regarding the job profiles he seeks, he notes that in the catering industry there is no specific job profiles or degrees. But a degree is never useless and good general knowledge is always a plus. His priorities are soft skills (honesty, punctuality and commitment).
FR :
L’interview a été réalisée par des élèves de 6ème année du Collège Sainte-Véronique, école participant au projet, dans le cadre du cours français sup’ préparant aux études supérieures.
Le projet a été présenté aux élèves. Par groupes de deux, ils ont dû contacter soit un entrepreneur, soit un employé, soit une personnalité. Un courrier a été préparé en classe et envoyé aux personnes concernées. Les élèves ont travaillé en autonomie totale. Ils ont filmé les interviews en devant respecter les consignes données dans les documents fournis par le projet.
Ce restaurateur n’en n’est pas à sa première entreprise. Sa formation initiale d’électromécanicien l’a amené à créer sa première entreprise.
Au sortir des études, son diplôme lui a permis de trouver directement un emploi de dessinateur industriel, mais cet emploi ne le satisfaisait pas. Préférant la fabrication et la vente, il a alors repris des études en gestion d’entreprise, vente et techniques commerciales, ce qui lui a permis de créer sa première entreprise (fabrication d’abat-jours) et de développer ses compétences d’entrepreneur.
Il a par la suite choisi de développer une autre entreprise dans le secteur de la restauration.
Sur les profils d’emplois qu’il recherche, il indique que dans la restauration il n’y a pas de profils particuliers d’emplois ou de diplômes. Mais un diplôme n’est jamais de trop et une bonne culture générale est appréciée. Ses priorités sont les softskills (une personne honnête, ponctuelle et qui peut s’engager).
The interview was carried out by 5th and 6th year students from an advanced French section (preparatory courses for higher studies) of Collège Sainte- Véronique, one project associated school.
The project was presented to the students. In pairs, they had to contact either an entrepreneur, an employee or a personality. A mail was prepared in class and sent to the concerned people. The students worked completely autonomously. They filmed the interviews respecting the instructions contained in the project documents.
This teacher started a completely different activity: she manages her own shop.
She indicates that her initial training gave her a background to go forward in life and face all situations. Moreover, thanks to her teaching degree, she did not need to do another training ion accountancy since she has bases to start as self-employed.
Regarding profiles she is looking for, she mentions soft skills: people who are friendly, rigorous, punctual, dynamic, easy-going…
FR :
L’interview a été réalisée par des élèves de 6ème année du Collège Sainte-Véronique, école participant au projet, dans le cadre du cours français sup’ préparant aux études supérieures.
Le projet a été présenté aux élèves. Par groupes de deux, ils ont dû contacter soit un entrepreneur, soit un employé, soit une personnalité. Un courrier a été préparé en classe et envoyé aux personnes concernées. Les élèves ont travaillé en autonomie totale. Ils ont filmé les interviews en devant respecter les consignes données dans les documents fournis par le projet.
Cette enseignante s’est lancée dans une tout autre activité, la tenue d’un commerce.
Elle indique que sa formation initiale lui a donné un bagage qui lui permet d’avancer dans la vie et de faire face à toutes les situations. De plus, son diplôme d’enseignante lui a permis de ne pas reprendre une formation en comptabilité parce qu’elle avait déjà des bases pour se lancer comme indépendante.
Elle souhaite faire évoluer son commerce et engager du personnel pour se faire aider au quotidien, mais après seulement 5 ans d’activité, elle n’en n’a pas encore les moyens. Il lui est juste possible d’engager ponctuellement une vendeuse intérimaire.
Sur le profil d’emploi qu’elle recherche, elle évoque les softskills : personne souriante, rigoureuse, ponctuelle, dynamique qui a le contact facile avec les gens…
RenaSup interviewed Narong Choi, the co-founder of NACH group, a consulting firm. The firm helps other firms in terms of management consulting.
Narong Choi is convinced that the experience acquired through the jobs he had is priceless but afterwards he realized that studies would have helped him to achieve success a lot sooner.
He also believes the importance of personal skills to find a good job.
Interview with a successful entrepreneur Genadij Kurilčik
ENTREPRENEUR: Genadij Kurilčik
COMPANY: "LUMILITA" and "Elektronikos sprendimai"/ Electronic solutions /
Genadij Kurilčik, an alumnus of "Saulėtekio school - multifunctional centre" - partner of the project " School and Work" - meets with the students of this school, tells about his learning and career path, discusses with the students about the notion of success, highligts curiosity, systematic learning and hard work as the main values in a person's career path. He highly appreciates knowledge acquired at this school and teachers' work.
Interview with a successful entrepreneur Jonas Karčiauskas and his son Andrius Karčiauskas.
ENTREPRENEUR: Jonas Karčiauskas and his son Andrius Karčiauskas
A successful entrepreneur, manager of the company " Audėjas" meets students from the schools participating in the project " School and work", discusses with them about the importance of learning at school, about carrer planning, takes them into the company production depatrments, tells about the company and his own professional path.His son Andrius, working at the same company, also tells about his carreer path and future plans of the company
Interview with a successful entrepreneur, President of Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists Robertas Dargis
Robertas Dargis meets the students from Vilnius Vocational education and training centre of technology and business,tells them about his learning and career path, introduces his company " Eika", highlights the importance of learning, curiosity and initiative while planning career.
RenaSup interviewed Christelle Blas, a therapist who started to work as so not a long time ago. She explains how she decided to become a therapist and what are the advantages and downfalls of such a job.
She also explains that what she is, what she has become, is linked to her academic and professional careers.
Thanks to her five years of higher studies, she was able to become a tutor.
The interview was carried out by 5th and 6th year students from an advanced French section (preparatory courses for higher studies) of Collège Sainte- Véronique, one project associated school.
The project was presented to the students. In pairs, they had to contact either an entrepreneur, an employee or a personality. A mail was prepared in class and sent to the concerned people. The students worked completely autonomously. They filmed the interviews respecting the instructions contained in the project documents.
This veterinarian works in a veterinary centre that she created with two colleagues. Scientific secondary studies followed by a university curriculum to learn the job led her to find work right after her training. First in a private office, than in a company (veterinary centre).
For Vanessa Damoiseau, being an entrepreneur means pushing the company you created forward. It means increasing one’s skills and develop new services. It involved updating constantly one’s professional training.
The veterinary centre has one employee, a veterinary assistant. Regarding employment profiles hey seek, Vanessa Damoiseau mentions soft skills: a person who are open with people, with an easy contact, who is polite, kind… who is available beyond regular schedule if necessary.
FR :
L’interview a été réalisée par des élèves de 6ème année du Collège Sainte-Véronique, école participant au projet, dans le cadre du cours français sup’ préparant aux études supérieures.
Le projet a été présenté aux élèves. Par groupes de deux, ils ont dû contacter soit un entrepreneur, soit un employé, soit une personnalité. Un courrier a été préparé en classe et envoyé aux personnes concernées. Les élèves ont travaillé en autonomie totale. Ils ont filmé les interviews en devant respecter les consignes données dans les documents fournis par le projet.
Cette vétérinaire travaille dans un centre vétérinaire qu’elle a créé avec deux autres collègues.
Des études secondaires scientifiques suivies d’un cursus universitaire pour apprendre le métier, l’ont conduite directement à l’emploi à la fin de sa formation. En cabinet privé au départ, en société par la suite (centre vétérinaire).
Pour Vanessa Damoiseau, être entrepreneur c’est faire avancer l’entreprise créée. Cela veut dire augmenter ses compétences et développer de nouveaux services. Ce qui implique de remettre à niveau régulièrement sa formation professionnelle.
Le centre vétérinaire emploie un travailleur salarié, une assistante vétérinaire. Sur le profil d’emploi qui était recherché, Vanessa Damoiseau évoque les softskills : personne qui est ouverte vis-à-vis des gens, qui a le contact facile, qui est polie, gentille… et qui est disponible au-delà des heures contractuelles si nécessaire.
Enrico Spiedo is a System engineer, interview within the event Job & Orienta Verona 2015 by Students from Istituto Polo Bianciardi with the direction of Donatella Bonaccorsi, Andrea Caldelli e Fabio P. Corti for the School & Work Project.
He explained us his profesional career and his skills
Enrico firmly believe that curiosity must be important to work with them. First of all you have to define your passion and then find a job that could gave to you the opportunity to work with your passion.
His course of study was crucial because it brought all his knowledge in the IT sector in company
Marco De Palma is the Salsamenteria owner, interview by Students from Istituto Polo Bianciardi with the direction of Donatella Bonaccorsi, Andrea Caldelli e Fabio P. Corti for the School & Work Project.
He explained us his profesional career and his skills
Marco believe in soft skills, like team working, it's important to be flexible.
His course of study was crucial because it was usefull to open his mind and to find and create new opportunity and new work like his restaurant "Salsamenteria" (mental preparation)
Riccardo Fedi is a commercialis, but first it was a driver, was interviewed by Students from Istituto Polo Bianciardi with the direction of Donatella Bonaccorsi, Andrea Caldelli e Fabio P. Corti for the School & Work Project.
He explained us his profesional career and his skills
Riccardo believe that to do this work, their work, is important to organize and all the comunication skills, he's searching for people that could organize an event and could sell and talking about theme like security with a huge number of persons.
His course of study was important because gave to him all the basic knowledge to organize the economical part of his work.
Interview with successful entrepreneur - Loredana Stângăceanu, Romania
Loredana Stângăceanu is a senior consultant at Daris Consulting group. For her the technical highschool she went to and the university business courses really shaped her way of thinking. In her opinion, this really impacts your ability to perform well in a certain field. She also emphasizes the fact that a lot of things that one learns in school or university will be forgotten but can always be accessed again once one encounters them in a practical context. Also, working during her bachelor studies meant a lot to her because she could really apply the freshly learn information in her work.
Interview with the co-founder of a graphic design agency
RenaSup interviewed Charlotte Traverso, co-founder of a graphic design agency named Mancini&Traverso. The firm creates beautiful designs and brand experiences. They work with any kind of clients, from startups to large organizations. The head office is in Paris and they also have an agency in New York.
Charlotte Traverso explains that academic skills are very important but personal and human competences are also taken into account when employing people.
RenaSup interviewed Julien Besnard, the founder of auto2 Citiz which offers and auto sharing service. Created in 2011, this kind of firm tends to develop for many reasons. Firstly because as city-dwellers, it is sometimes very expensive to own a car that you cannot use a lot because of traffic jam. Then, it is an ecological alternative.
Julien Besnard explains that studies help you to be organized and to work hard, and that is vital when you start your own business. Studies also develop curiosity and open-mindedness.
RenaSup interviewed Maxime Biewers, co-founder of an escape game - The Game. After a business school, Maxime Biewers decided to create his own business with one of his friends. They created their escape game, which is a adventure game. The participants are locked up in a room for an hour and have to solve an enigma and find their way out of the room. The Game opened in December 2014 and has expanded quite a lot since then. From two employees they are now more than ten.
Maxime Biewers explains that his academic career was perfect to create his business. His academic career was relevant for his present status because it dealt with different matters, and as an entrepreneur, Maxime needs to be polyvalent.
RenaSup interviewed Jérôme Basselier, the founder of a ready-to-wear brand called Swildens. This clothes brand has developped a lot in the past years. The brand offers a very "Parisian" style and is very present in magazines for example.
Jérôme Basselier explains that one does not become entrepreneur, it just happens; but you need to be determined and combatant. He aslo explains the importance of studies to have a good job, but he thinks France should develop and offer more vocational learning.
Life long learning and systematic work - key for success.
ENTREPRENEUR: Stasys Dailydka, director general of JSC " Lithuanian Railways"
Stasys Dailydka tells about his company, describes his educational and professional development path. At school his dream was to become a civil engineer and therefore he decided study at Vilnius Civil Engineering Institute.He used to combine studies and work. Experience gained while working in different positions, communicating with different people and life long learning helps a lot the director general to achieve good results.
Listen to your heart, learn to communicate well and your dreams will come true.
Neringa Pašilienė emphasizes the importance of basic and transversal skills which help to achieve success in business. Knowledge gained at school and university helped her to make a decision to start up small business.
Emotional intelligence,communication, love to people and listening to your heart help to realize dreams and to achieve success.
Make your product attractive and unique - Jean Valvis, Romania
Jean Valvis (born July 16, 1954, in Athens, Greece) is a businessman of Swiss and Greek citizenship. His name is related to two important multinational transactions: the sale of Dorna Apemin S.A. to Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company and The Coca-Cola Company in 2002,[1] and the sale of Dorna Lactate to Lactalis Group in 2008.
At present, Jean Valvis focuses on developing the wine division- Domeniile Samburesti and starting other projects which started showing results in 2010: extending investments in eco agriculture and eco energy projects with Dorna Agri, on 10,000 ha land nearby Calarasi (Roseti), South of Romania and launching the brand AQUA Carpatica, the only naturally sparkling mineral water in the world with 0g nitrates/liter
Mr Valvis talks about the importance to find the right business opportunity and the need to support the product in order to not find yourself with a one-hit flash success. Creative force in the sense of a “simple, clear and pleasant wrapping” is also fundamental in the creation of a visual or conceptual message. You have to lure your potential clientele into trying your product by making your product attractive and unique to others. As an example, Mr Valvis’s Carpatice Water, is the water in the world without polluted factors such as nitrates.
Show initiative and believe in your dream.
ENTREPRENEUR: Dainius Čiuprinskas, a founder and director of the basketball school " Tornado" in Kaunas
Dainius Čiuprinskas is a former student of Kaunas J. Dobkevičius Secondary School, which is a partner of the project “School and Work".
Dainius tells about his educational and career path, about his achievements in sports career, highlights the importance of learning at school and setting of goals while being at school.
Now Dainius is responsible for the future sports career of almost six hundred young people and advices them to gain as much knowledge and skills as possible while studying at school, to show initiative and to be brave.
Strong advocate of the need for education&training - Dan Berinde, Romania
ENTREPRENEUR: Dan Berinde
COMPANY: Team & Executive Coach, Regional Director Eastern European LIM -Learning In Motion
Dan Berinde support school and organizations in managing change and in developing their capacity to learn. In this video the focus in on Romania strategy. The situation is: there are three actors - school, students and job market -that deeply feel a discontent about the future. Teachers understand that they are launching students on the job market that are not properly prepared for it. Students also have a true feeling of dissatisfaction as they are aware they are leaving from an educational system and going towards the job market, in which they are integrated with difficulty. From the part of hiring staff it is very hard for those that hire to find competent work force that fulfils the standard of skills and training. How to deal with this? The educational system and hiring staff have to do one thing with a lot of passion: create a bridge between them and open the doors. To understand more about this challenge, see all the video.
date of publication: 13 jan 2016
duration: 7 mins
Successful cooperation between schools and companies – Paul Butnariu, Romania
The interviewed is Paul Butnariu, the head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Iasi. He mentions the fruitful discussions he had with the county school inspectorate to agree upon measures that could stimulate both pupils and parents to opt for vocational professions and trainings as there is a high demand for practical and technical jobs on the market. Also the university curricula will be adapted so that it corresponds more to the work market that is in demand of such professions.
Successful entrepreneur in management consulting – Dan Schipor, Romania
The name of the interviewed entrepreneur is Dan Schipor. He is the owner and managing partner at Daris Consulting Iasi, a management consulting group in Iasi. Being fond of management ever since his bachelor degree, Dan Schipor pursued a master's in Business Administration which ultimately helped him a lot when opening his own consultancy firm. Some important assets that Dan Schipor acknowledges within his field are thorough knowledge of theoretical aspects combined with practical experience in the field of business. Schools and universities should focus more on providing opportunities such as internships where students can develop their skills more.
Interview with the entrepreneur Carlos Bistuer, Renault Auto 4 General Manager.
He recognizes the importance of adding value to the company, the willing of employees to contribute to the company. And recommends students to follow their vocation as a key for success.
Toño Becerril, Demebesa Director of Operations, founded the company Demebesa with his brother at the age of 21.
He combined the setting up of his company with his University Degree, and since then, he is always training himself.
For him, the ability to learn, dynamism, curiosity and entrepreneurship within the company are key competences for succeeding in the professional world.
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Date: 2016.11.04
Posted by L. C. - Italy
The video section is important for our training and knowledge of job opportunities and skills to improve. The videos are important because they deal with real stories and real paths of men and women. In the videos we can understand that education and school can help us to choose the right job.
Date: 2016.09.13
Posted by Neringa - Lithuania
Real life case inspiring motivation to learn and to have goals for the future. Encouragement for the students to complete school education. Interviews are available in the national language and in English.
Date: 2016.09.13
Posted by Oksana - Lithuania
The stories of entrepreneurs, employees and successful people are good examples for the students encouraging them to learn well and not to leave school too early. It reveals why education at school is important to be successful at work and in life
Date: 2016.09.13
Posted by Nina - Lithuania
Interviews - testimonials are based on personal histories of successful entrepreneurs, employees and successful people and may be used as a tool for students’ personalized career guidance. Interviews highlight the importance of learning at school and acquiring basic skills which will be needed in the labour market.
Date: 2016.09.13
Posted by Oksana Kietavičiene - Lithuania
I highly appreciate „ Video Gallery“ as it‘s based on personal stories which highlight the importance of learning at school and encourage students to complete their education. I will use this tool in my classes on career guidance and while providing personalized consultations to the pupils.
Date: 2016.09.02
Posted by Christine CLOES - Belgique
According to Gina BET, Training Manager at the Forem Institution (regional organisation for employment and training): “the strengths of the videos are the speakers’ authenticity, the spontaneity and credibility related to the speakers’ frankness and experience”.
Date: 2016.08.03
Posted by S. Cabrerizo - Spain
I enjoyed the videos. They are good stuff to share with students.
Unfortunately, sometimes the section is a bit slow, and it takes time to watch the video you selected.
Date: 2016.07.05
Posted by Marco Burini - Romania (Italy)
The gallery of videos is very useful because watching a video can be friendlier for young people and it’s better than ask them to read a book or a magazine. In addiction I find good to admit people speaking in their native language (with subtitles) because that may help the interviewed to be sincere. Then I like the choice to film different kind of successes people: entrepreneurs, employees and artists/free-lance. In particular I find more interesting the success people (3rd section of interviews) because they are the most spontaneous and close to the project and plan of young students.
Date: 2016.07.05
Posted by Rotaru Jean - Romania
I believe the videos are a great incentive to students to pursue their dreams while also dedicating themselves to studying. The speakers are all passionate about what they are doing. This is the true factor that motivates students to stay dedicated and learn. The fact that the speakers are representatives of so many different professional paths offers a diverse and multi-lateral perspective on what working means. Also their varied educational backgrounds and life stories bear proof that there is not a single path to success but there is an equal share of luck, opportunity and determination in each case.
Date: 2016.06.28
Posted by Julien Keutgen - Belgium
This is an eclectic collection of interviews, with managers of big companies, owners of small businesses, doctors ... This shows entrepreneurship can apply to many different sectors. One does not need to become the next Mark Zuckerberg to be a successful entrepreneur.
Date: 2016.05.31
Posted by Christel Louis - France
Interviewing people who have at least the baccalaureat is a way to motivate students to continue their studies. The videos teach that life is long and that you can do different trainings and different jobs. Studies help to organize one’s thoughts, to acquire different skills. However, many of the interviewees come from general studies and that might be demotivating for students in the technical and professional studies. For these students, they should watch the videos with an adult who could direct them. Where they can’t find concrete answers, they might find opportunities and hope.
Date: 2016.05.31
Posted by Julie Chailan - France
The commentaries are very clear. The videos are well-structured and the information about the firms, the trainings to do start a job and the required skills are well-explained. The pieces of advice are relevant and easily accessible to students.
Date: 2016.05.31
Posted by David Elizabeth - France
Presenting this section with videos is very interesting for the students. The interviews are a way to encourage them to continue their studies because many of the interviewees succeeded thanks to a degree. It is even more interesting in the case of a person who first obtained a certificate of professional competence and then who has the equivalent of a Master degree.
Date: 2016.05.23
Posted by Antoine Pubert - France
The videos talk about individual path of creators, entrepreneurs and managers whose particularity is to be based upon a solid training. For each interviewee, their project has been built during their training. The skills acquired can be brought into a new professional path. For others, their job is considered as a purpose.
Date: 2016.04.11
Posted by Agata Lacagnina - Italy
This section is important because could be an element with the teacher could be working with
Date: 2016.04.07
Posted by L.C. - Italy
The video section is important for our training and knowledge of job opportunities and skills to improve..
The videos are important because they deal with real stories and real paths of boys and girls. In the videos we can understand that education and school can help us to choose the right job.
Date: 2016.04.07
Posted by A.F. - Italy
The video section is important because let us understand the importance of school in the work world.
One videos shows that even if one has chosen a wrong educational path the mistake itself could help to find the right one
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Abilities Tests
These tests, produced by the project experts, have been designed to unveil students’ abilities.
Database of Aptitudes Tests
These tests, identified and reviewed by the project experts, measure the aptitude of the students.
Database of Skills Tests
These tests, identified and reviewed by the project experts, measure the skills of the students
Job Profiles
The most researched job profiles have been identified in 6 countries.
Skills
The most relevant skills for the labour market in the 6 countries involved have been identified.
Entrepreneurship
From this section it is possible to access learning objects to promote entrepreneurial spirit among students.
Successful Entrepreneurs
A collection of interviews with successful entrepreneurs.
Successful Employees
A collection of interviews with successful employees.
Successful People
A collection of interviews with successful people.
1. Understanding Pupils
A module presenting the strategies to understand the pupils' personal aptitudes and characteristics
2. Capitalise on Pupils Interests and Skills
A module presenting methodologies to build up on the students' interests in order to implement personalised educational paths
3. World of Work
A module presenting tools and mechanisms available for young people to make a successful transition from school to work
4. Innovative Entrepreneurial Experiences at Schools
A module presenting initiatives and strategies to foster entrepreneurship among students
5. Mobility to Learn and Work
A module presenting the opportunities to study, carry out voluntary services and work experiences abroad
6. Guidance, Counselling and Support Services
A module focusing on how to provide effective guidance, counselling and support to students
Conferences
The School&Work project was presented in a number of events in order to report about the activities carried out and the results achieved.
Press Review
The School&Work project partnership made contacts with web sites focusing on the fields of education.
Contractual Partners
From this section it is possible to access to a description of each contractual partner of the School&Work project.
Schools
From this section it is possible to access to the information about the schools involved in the School&Work Project in the 6 European countries involved.
Associated Partners
As a result of the exploitation activity a number of associated partners officially joined the project in order to contribute to the improvement of the project impact on their target groups and to ensure the project sustainability by continuing using the project deliverables in the next years.
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