Special Colors of Life

Project Description

The project aims to address the challenges faced by studends with special educational needs in accessing employment opportunities and becoming independent, productive members of society. The project's objectives align with the priorities of the Erasmus+ Programme, particularly focusing on vocational education and training (VET) and equal access to the labor market.

Key Objectives:

Inclusion: Integrating studends with special educational needs into community life.
Collaboration: Facilitating connections between individuals with mental disabilities and employers.
Empowerment: Enhancing self-confidence and productivity among mentally disabled individuals.
Training: Providing vocational training relevant to employment opportunities.
Awareness: Increasing social awareness and breaking down prejudices regarding employment of mentally handicapped individuals.
Institutional Improvement: Enhancing the functionality of partner institutions and fostering cooperation between them.
Sharing Best Practices: Sharing successful employment practices and activities.
Skills Development: Improving participants' knowledge, skills, and competencies in vocational education and employment.
Collaboration Skills: Enhancing collaborative working skills of participants.
Technological Proficiency: Developing participants' skills in using information technologies.
Language Skills: Improving participants' language skills.
Cultural Exchange: Exposing participants to new cultures.
Fight Against Discrimination: Supporting efforts to combat discrimination.
International Identity: Providing participants with an international perspective.
Strategic Goal: Contributing to the internationalization strategy of participating institutions.

Participants:

Project coordinator:

Greece, Kavala

Eidiko Epaggelmatiko Gymnasio Kavalas

“Be aware of me” - 06-08/03/2024

During our stay in Turkey, we had the opportunity to familiarize ourselves with the functioning of the country's education system. We also participated in engaging workshops, where we shared our experiences and exchanged best practices in integrating individuals with diverse educational needs into social life and supporting their employment in the open labor market.

One of the key points of the program was visiting the Employment Office, where we learned about the stages of support offered to individuals with special educational needs. Additionally, we had the opportunity to visit a restaurant that employs individuals with diverse needs, which served as an inspiring example of social integration.

There was also time to explore the culture, visit landmarks and taste traditional Turkish dishes.

Next meetings:

05-07/06/2024 “I’m Useful With What I Now” - Greece, Kavala (Eidiko Epaggelmatiko Gymnasio Kavalas)

18-20/09/2024 “Let’s Work Together” - Portugal, Seixal (Escola Secundária Dr. José Afonso)

25-27/03/2025 “My Story” - Poland, Rybnik (Zespół Szkół nr 6 w Rybniku)

05-07/06/2025 “The Best For Me” - Romania, Bals (Scoala Profesionala Speciala Bals)

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