From May 9th to May 22nd, 15 Albanian VET students from 4 schools (Technical Economic School of Tirana, VET Technical School Korçë, Enver Qeraxhi, and the VET School of Services) participated in the second mobility flow in Bulgaria. Throughout the two weeks, students took part in a series of engaging workshops covering personal development, teamwork, communication, entrepreneurship, and EU youth programs.
The mobility program kicked off with students introducing their schools from their own point of view, followed by workshops focused on the early stages of startup ideation, such as “InnoSpark – Ignite Your Idea”, “8 Keys to Success,” and “Vision Craft – Shape the Concept”.
Cross-cultural labs and language sessions enhanced the international learning experience.
From Concept to Pitch
The second week of the program focused on practical business development. Students refined their ideas in several workshops before preparing for their final pitches in “PitchLab – Present to Impress”. Workshops on market research, MVP development, and customer validation helped make their ideas more practical and realistic. The students also visited local education startups and explored THE SPACE – an innovative ecosystem, empowering schools, universities, and companies to collaborate.
Outside the classroom, the students also explored Sofia and the UNESCO World Heritage city of Plovdiv, just like the group from Kosovo.
The program concluded with final presentations of the students’ startup ideas in the field of tourism, encouraging creativity, leadership, and intercultural understanding!
Here are the key takeaways the students shared regarding the mobility:
“An invaluable experience from the workshops, collaborating with others from different backgrounds, visiting a lot of interesting places, getting more independent. Also serving to open doors for more opportunities in the future.”
“My mobility experience was truly enriching both academically and personally. It gave me the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone, connect with people from diverse cultures, and gain a deeper understanding of different perspectives. The courses were engaging, and the international environment fostered collaboration and growth.”