What Are Vocational Educational Training Projects?
Vocational Educational Training (VET) projects provide students, apprentices, graduates, and educators with opportunities to gain hands-on professional experience in their field of study or expertise. These projects are tailored to develop practical skills, enhance employability, and promote cultural exchange.
At Tur Cos Ta Posibel, our VET placements include group short-term experiences, individual traineeships, and job-shadowing opportunities for teaching staff. Participants can immerse themselves in a unique cultural environment, learn new methodologies, and build competencies relevant to modern labor markets. Whether it’s a two-week group project or a longer-term individual placement, VET projects are designed to prepare individuals for their professional futures while fostering personal growth and cross-cultural understanding.
Vocational Placement Opportunities in Aruba: 2024-2025
Tur Cos Ta Posibel is thrilled to announce our vocational placement offerings for the 2024 – 2025 academic year in Aruba. We are equipped to host Erasmus+ Vocational Traineeships and UK Turing Scheme placements, as well as job shadowing opportunities for vocational tutors. Our diverse programs are designed to cater to a range of needs and interests in the vocational sector
Placement Options
1. Group Short-Term Placements
- Duration: Typically two weeks, but adaptable to your curriculum needs.
- Details: Students can be accompanied by tutorial staff for the entire placement or just for the initial phase.
- Cost: €1,500 or £1,250 for a two-week project in shared rooms.
2. Individual Placements
- Duration: 2 to 12 months.
- Eligibility: Graduated students or apprentices.
- Details: Participants will gain hands-on experience in their field of study or apprenticeship, allowing them to experience different working methodologies and cultural contexts.
- Cost: €2,000 or £1,700 per month in rooms for two people.
3. Job Shadowing for Teaching Staff
- Purpose: Enhance teaching delivery by gaining insights into different aspects of your field from another cultural perspective.
- Accommodation: Costs may vary based on living arrangements. Staying in our youth house keeps costs the same.
Planning Visits
We encourage institutions to arrange planning visits of at least 5 days to experience firsthand what your learners will enjoy. We will customize a planning visit program to fit your institution’s needs and interests.
Customization of Vocational Offers
While we provide a wide range of vocational offers, we can customize our programs to suit your institution’s needs. If you’re looking for a specific vocational field not listed in our brochure, please get in touch.
Inclusion & Support
Tur Cos Ta Posibel actively promote inclusion and diversity, We can host students, trainees, apprentices and staff with additional support needs but should know the profile in advance of planning the activity (additional costs or the request to have accompanying staff for the full duration of placement may be required). Please be aware Aruba is not well prepared for participants with mobility difficulties or disabilities.
Benefits of Our Placements
- Develop job-specific skills relevant to current and future labor markets.
- Build institutional capacity and diversify international offerings.
- Enhance the quality and recognition of learning outcomes.
All placements will include:
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Transportation (private vehicle or bus pass, depending on project length and location)
- Food allowance (trainees prepare their own meals)
- Caribbean food experiences (local cuisine and cooking classes)
- Cultural show and community dance class
- Visits to local attractions, museums, and Arikok National Park
- Local orientation and free time to explore
- Individualized learning agreements
- evaluation and monitoring
- Celebration BBQ and Certificate presentation at the end of the project
Important Information
- Workload: While participants will visit attractions and engage in cultural activities, this is not a vacation. Days will be busy, with weekends free for relaxation.
- Longer Stays: Placements over three months require immigration paperwork, including a police-issued paper of good conduct.
- Accommodation: Participants in youth housing will handle their own cooking, cleaning, and laundry, fostering independence skills.
What you are responsible for
- Travel: Most flights to Aruba require a layover in Amsterdam, the USA, or Latin America, but direct flights are available from London (BA & TUI) and Amsterdam (KLM & TUI).
- Tourist Tax: A $20 tourist tax is required when entering Aruba, collected via the Aruba ED card.
- Insurance
