Programma
Il PCTO si realizza nel periodo da gennaio a maggio 2024 (la candidatura è possibile entro il 30 aprile 2024). Nel primo modulo introduttivo, gli studenti partiranno ragionando sul perché non devono temere gli errori. Attraverso le unità successive, gli sarà chiesto di raccontare se stessi e la propria storia, dare voce a ciò che credono e spiegare cosa è importante per loro. Si guarderanno dentro e si chiederanno cosa sanno fare, cosa vorrebbero imparare, e cosa gli piacerebbe fare con le loro vite; leggeranno e ascolteranno le storie di altri giovani che hanno trovato il coraggio di esprimersi, di dare voce alle loro idee protestando contro le ingiustizie, e di sfruttare la propria creatività e le lingue straniere per crearsi un futuro. Leggeranno e ascolteranno le storie di altri giovani che hanno partecipato al programma Erasmus e che hanno trovato lavoro all’estero, o che viaggiano per il mondo svolgendo lavori presso aziende italiane grazie alle porte aperte dalla lingua inglese.
Agli studenti sarà chiesto di preparare un portfolio di attività, cominciando con un manifesto di protesta e la creazione di cartelli informativi e creativi, e in cui scriveranno di se stessi e delle caratteristiche che li rendono unici e speciali; Impareranno a preparare un curriculum in inglese, a descrivere le proprie abilità in termini di hard skills e soft skills, a ragionare su come affrontare un colloquio di lavoro o per una borsa di studio, e ragioneranno su diversi modi di immaginare il proprio futuro lavorativo: inseguendo i propri sogni, oppure identificando come loro potrebbero dare il loro contributo a risolvere problemi nelle loro comunità e nel mondo. Infine, conosceranno dei giovani imprenditori e lavoratori che usano l’inglese per essere in contatto con un mondo nuovo in modo emozionante e motivante, e vedranno come si crea un semplice business plan per proporre una propria idea imprenditoriale.
Il percorso dunque propone di aggiungere un piccolo tassello al bagaglio di conoscenze necessarie nel mondo di lavoro che aspetta i giovani della “Generazione Z”. L’inglese può aiutare gli studenti a raggiungere i sogni di cui scriveranno in questo percorso: loro dovranno solo imparare a crederci e accettare di vedere le lingue straniere da una nuova prospettiva.
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Modulo 1
Introduction
In this first module you will learn about the power of belief and hear some new ideas about how to get better at things you really care about. You’ll start by listening to the stories of some amazing young people from around the globe who use English as a tool to reach their goals. You’ll also hear the story of an athlete who faced and overcame enormous challenges, and an expert who explains the secret to reaching your goal of becoming great at what you love… or at things you find difficult.
We hope that you will feel inspired and empowered to follow your dreams!
Durata del modulo: 2 ore
Modulo 2
Make your voice heard!
This module will encourage you to reflect on your interests and passions, what you care about the most, and what you would be ready to fight to protect or defend. You’ll learn new language strategies to invent effective slogans in English and that you can use in expressing your opinions and ideas.
You’ll learn about youth activists fighting for what they believe in, and how young people have been able to contribute to making important changes in our world, not only by protesting but also in their work. The stories of these amazing young people from all over the world will show you that we don’t need superheroes to save us: we truly can change the world, one step at a time, with our choices and actions.
When you enter the world of work, you’ll want to be ready to talk about yourself and what you believe in…. So why not start practicing today?
Durata del modulo: 2 ore
Modulo 3
Giving instructions and advice
Durata del modulo: 2 ore
Modulo 4
Changing hearts, Changing minds
In this module you’ll learn more about rhetorical strategies to change people’s hearts and minds.
Durata del modulo: 2 ore
Modulo 5
Soft skills & hard skills… and finding the right job for you
You’ll begin by learning about the concept of hard skills vs. soft skills, and by thinking about what soft skills you might need in different kinds of jobs. You’ll identify the different soft skills needed in different careers, and learn about how the amazing soft skills of a 17-year-old girl helped her make an enormous impact on the world.
Everyone has their own special mix of soft skills, and you can use and build yours to find your dream job and a bright, happy career!
We hope you’ll see that no one is too young to start thinking about how they can contribute to making our world a better place.
Durata del modulo: 2 ore
Modulo 6
Tell your story! Learn how to create a CV and cover letter to send to potential employers
After a step-by-step simulation showing how to use the site, and a discussion of what information to include, you’ll be asked to create your Europass profile and a cv. Even though you are young and probably don’t have a lot of experience, and you haven’t yet finished your education, you’ll learn that there are still many things that you can include in your cv!
Durata del modulo: 2 ore
Modulo 7
Spread your wings and fly!
In this module, you’ll learn more about how strong English language skills can help you in your career. You’ll hear about the experiences of many different young Italians, including Alessandra Micoli, who studied at the University of Urbino and now works at Nintendo’s European headquarters in Stuttgart. Alessandra will give you her perspective on adjusting to life in another country and finding your dream job; other young people will tell you about their experiences studying and working abroad, or how their English skills have led to some incredible adventures while working for companies in Italy.
You'll also learn a little bit about the Erasmus+ program and the opportunities it makes available to European citizens, and take a look at the LinkedIn social network for the world of work. Finally, you'll listen to the stories of two young entrepreneurs in Africa, and hear 2 different perspectives on how to find work you love… either by following your passions or by identifying a need in our society. These stories will convince you that you can truly be the change you want to see in your world!
Durata del modulo: 3 ore
Modulo 8
Job Interviews: practice makes perfect!
In this unit you'll learn how to prepare for your first job interview. We'll talk about typical questions that employers ask, and how to show potential employers that you are a great candidate for a job.
We’ll also listen to a teenager explaining how he decided on his career path when he came face to face with a dramatic problem… and how believing he could help solve the problem was the beginning of understanding the job he would like to do in the future.
Durata del modulo: 2 ore
Modulo 9
A Business Plan
You’ll begin by identifying an unsatisfied need or a problem in your community that you think you can help solve. Then, you’ll learn how to:
- describe your idea and goals
- do a SWOT analysis for your business idea
- write a Mission & Vision Statement for your business, and
- create a simple Business Plan.
After learning about these important business documents, and some new vocabulary to describe entrepreneurs and companies, you’ll also take a look at a business plan for one of the young entrepreneurs you listened to in the previous unit.
Then, decide on an idea for a new business you could start. Do a SWOT analysis for your idea, create a Mission statement and a Vision statement for your business idea, and finally write a simple Business Plan in which you describe your idea.