From Surgères to Cyprus: Building skills across borders publié le 10/04/2025

 In 2023, the Lycée du Pays d’Aunis in Surgères established a valuable Erasmus+ partnership with the Paphos Technical School in Cyprus, offering key opportunities for students specializing in carpentry and cabinet-making.

 As part of their final vocational training for the professional baccalaureate, a second group of four students completed a four-week internship in March / April 2025.

 This experience abroad enabled them to refine their technical skills and gain international work exposure ahead of graduation.

 Mrs. Garbaczinski (English teacher) and Mr. Marzin (carpentry teacher), who accompanied the students on their return trip, seized the opportunity while in Cyprus to secure a new partnership with a second woodworking company in Limassol for future internships.

 Next year, in return, two Cypriot students will be hosted by a French company and will benefit from the European program in the same way.

 This growing Erasmus+ collaboration not only enhances students’ career prospects but also strengthens our institution’s reputation in vocational training.