GROW Europe and Outbound travel

SO what’s been happening in the busy world of The Training Partnership ltd?

…well I’m glad you asked! This week we had our 2014 induction programme for our outbound GROWEurope programme. GROWEurope stands for ‘Gain Real Opportunity Within Europe’ , it is a 13 week fully funded ‘Mobility’ programme designed to address the need for recent graduates to bridge the gap between academic studies and practical experience.

TTPL has secured UK work placements for over 900 European students this year and felt it would be brilliant if we could send UK young people to France and Germany to gain similar experiences in Europe.  

We had a great response and received a varied selection of graduates from all over the UK. The selection criteria is based upon motivation and commitment, and required the applicants to express why they should be given this fantastic opportunity.

Our UK applicants arrived last week and have undertaken a full 2 weeks programme to prepare them for their placements abroad. It all started with a warm welcome and a detailed introduction to how the GROWEurope programme works and will end with an interview in their chosen language.  Although they looked nervous at first, our applicants soon came out of their shells and interacted with our European Partners chatting about themselves, their experiences and their future goals.

This experience will help them improve their CV, personal skills and employability whilst giving them a lifetime memory they will not forget! The 13 weeks includes 2 weeks of language and cultural training here in the TTPL office Torquay, then 10 weeks of professional work experience in either Toulouse or Leipzig and a final week of video CV making and evaluation when the return. Their European adventures start in October 2014, stay tuned for updates on how they get on, or why not add us on Facebook and Pinterest to see their experience in pictures.

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