ENTREPRENEURS FOR THE FUTURE

<< Background >>To give a positive boost to the Basic Vocational Education and Training students: to increase their motivation and improve their expectations for training and incorporation into the world of workThese students are unmotivated towards learning, have a high level of school absenteeism, show rejection of the “ordinary” educational system, have few opportunities: great curricular gap, problems adapting to their educational systems, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, special educational needs, behavioural problems, low self-esteem, they belong to families with economic problems or social breakdownWith this project it has been achieved:A) Students' motivation thanks to the proposed activities (functionality of learning), improvement of their self-esteem: by actively getting involved in their teaching process, and participating in a European project that until now has been aimed at students with good academic recordsB) Incorporate the Project-Based Learning methodology (motivating for students and teachers) to the Vocational Education and Training stage (innovation in the teaching-learning process)C) Promote entrepreneurship, reduce early school leaving and increase the attractiveness of Vocational Education and Training<< Objectives >>In general: to promote collaborative learning and autonomy in learning; to foster civic engagement, solidarity and responsibility; to encourage a positive attitude; to address the diversity of motivations, interests, and abilities; to improve academic performance and social skills; to facilitate self-directed and meaningful learning; to generate a positive attitude towards learning; to increase the motivation of students and teachers, and to reduce absenteeism and school dropouts.In addition, each activity has had specific benefits, among these:- Knowledge of Belbin Roles. - Identification of business possibilities, market analysis and business viability. - Promotion of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. - Use of ICT as a tool for accessing information. - Utility of the business website/blog.- Knowledge of the personnel selection process and techniques to face a job interview. - Assessment of the need for training. - Control of emotions and capacity for empathy. Knowledge of the labour market. - Advice on the labour market, professional opportunities and job search. - To give functionality to the learning acquired in the classroom.<< Implementation >>The main activity was the creation of a virtual company, with the rest of the activities revolving around this initiative:1.CREATION OF THE COMPANY: The students carried out the whole process of setting up a company:- SCHEDULE: with computerized means they created the project schedule. - WORKSHOP ON BELBIN'S ROLES: they identified the Belbin's job roles with which they identified themselves. - BUSINESS IDEA: they had to find a business idea taking into account several conditions. -CORPORATE IMAGE: they designed, using a computer application, the logo, the slogan, the product catalogue,.... - WEB/BUSINESS BLOG: in groups, the pupils designed a website/blog for the company created. 2. SELECTION PROCESS: The students participated in a simulated personnel selection process that consisted of a group dynamic and a personal interview.3. RESEARCH WORK ON THE LABOUR MARKET: They carried out research on wage differences between men and women, management positions occupied by men and women, salary according to educational level and job insecurity..4. TALKS AND WORKSHOPS:All these activities were coordinated with workshops, talks, visits to: companies and organizations. In addition, two transnational meetings were held.<< Results >>The main objectives achieved were addressed to different needs and actors, these are some of them:ACADEMIC/EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS:To enhance collaborative learning.To improve academic performance.To promote autonomy in learning.SOCIAL AND PERSONAL ASPECTS:To encourage civic engagement and solidarityTo attend the diversity of motivations, interests and abilities.To improve social skills.LINKED TO ERASMUS+:PUPILS:Greater social integration.Use of ICT.Improve communication skills.Attention to diversity.To avoid school drop-out.Inclusive education.To increase pupils' motivation towards learning.Improve self-esteem.Greater social and labour insertion.TEACHING:To achieve greater professional development.To achieve new learning.Acquire resources for innovative and creative work dynamics.To have greater job satisfaction and motivation.Share techniques and experiences of inclusive education.Obtain resources for the prevention of learning difficulties.Integrate ICT in the learning process.Share emotional education materials.Exchange good practices. GENERAL ASPECTS:To improve the image of basic Vocational Education and Training.To promote formal and non-formal training in Europe.