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In the European economic region companies collaborate although their local, regional and national conditions are very different. There are countries with a weak and with a strong infrastructure. Whereas in the northwestern part of the European Union almost every citizen has got a job and there is a high demand for skilled workers, the eastern states of the EU are struggling against unemployment and the younger people hardly see any professional opportunities in their countries. This project had two major goals: On the one hand, it has created a better consciousness for the European economy among young people who have just started or are about to start a career. They learned what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Therefore, they had to examine the local markets before they could come up with an innovative and attractive product, which was easy to market afterwards. During the whole project the focus was always on the entrepreneurial thinking of the adolescents. Procedure: After having agreed on a cheap location (Bulgaria), they searched for suitable employees throughout Europe. Possible candidates who responded to the job advertisements were invited to an interview. After having filled the vacancies the students started to design and finally produce their product. Another important aspect the students had to deal with were marketing strategies: how to promote the product throughout Europe? In the end, they agreed on flyers and commercials. On the other hand, the students have learned that they could also search for a suitable workplace as skilled workers outside of their country. They gained some first experience how to do this and what to think of: Where and how do I have to apply? How to prepare for an entrance test or a job interview?Most of these questions were answered during the visit of some big companies and the following talk to the company representatives (vocational, international and personal experience as well as a good command of foreign languages). The project and its participants (aged 16-22)Through the use of role plays the students learned to embody the role of an entrepreneur (making decisions, founding a company, searching for suitable employees) which improved their entrepreneurial skills. On the other hand, they also took the role of an employee/ job candidate who applied for a job (social and professional skills, experience, etc.).First, the students analyzed and compared the education system of the participating countries and the resulting career opportunity of each degree with the goal to strengthen the students´ willingness migration. Here, the issue of how to integrate vocational migrants was discussed. Finally, after the project the students realized that globalization does not only take place in European submarkets but also in European schools, in this case in projects and the support when it comes to searching for an apprenticeship or a work placement. The language spoken during the project was basically German, supported by some English. This was a benefit for all participants, because non-Germans could elaborate on their German skills and, if necessary, use English to clear up some points.
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