The Department of Visitor Economy (DoVE) at Wirral MET College will give thirty students, studying Aviation, Tourism, Hospitality and Catering the opportunity to undertake a three week work placement in various Visitor Economy businesses in Malta. Many of these students will come from economic deprived areas and wouldn't normally have the opportunity to gain such experiences. Working with our partner Paragon Europe we will give the students an opportunity to gain valuable work placements aboard in various organisations present in the tourism industry in Malta. The overall aim of the project is to:-Provide the students with an opportunity to develop personally and enhance their employability by developing new and existing skills in a foreign work place setting.For the overall aim to be achieved the following objectives have been set:- To provide students with appropriate work placements that will allow them to gain knowledge and develop their skills to help them achieve their qualification and improve their employability.- To give the students and staff the opportunity to partake in an innovative program that will allow them to experience a different culture and establish a greater understanding of this culture.- To enable students and tutors to have an exciting experience that will show them a differentiate approach to learning and work, that will provide relevant skills and knowledge that can be used in the classroom and in industry. The sector that the students hope to have long careers in is highly competitive and any opportunities that the college can use to enhance the employment prospects of its students we will grasp. Having years of experience within the sector the lead tutor has a complete understanding of the requirements that the students will need to not only progress but thrive in the sector. The experience that the students will receive will go along way in helping the students get a strong foot hold within the sector and then progress within it. The students will then be at an advantage compared to those who have not participated in the program when it comes to their employability. This is because of the students having to firstly prove that they are worthy of a place on the project and then keeps these standards up prior, during and after the project will show them the commitment and attitude required to have a successful career. The students will also develop as individuals and improve their own communication, leadership and organisation skills. This experience will improve young people in our areas employability by giving them a competitive advantage when applying for jobs domestically and internationally. They will develop their interpersonal skills through cultural and language training prior to their placement and while on placement in Malta. This development will add value to the overall outcome of the project. The students will arrange from the ages of 17-19 years of age. Many of these students will have limited experience in meeting people from different countries and cultures. Students will also various standard of abilities and academic achievement. Some students will progress into employment or university after their time at college has been completed. The needs of individual participants will be assessed prior to attending their placements. Any support needs and issues will be identified on students ILPs and relevant support and procedures put into place. Participants will be supported throughout their placements by tutors, Paragon Europe staff and staff within the organisation they are placed at. Daily reviews will happen by tutors while students are on placement. To sum this project up, its is about improving the employability prospects of students who are from an economic deprived area in the hope that it will help raise their standard of living. This will be achieved by giving them a valuable experience that will improve their knowledge, skills and help them obtain qualifications that will help them progress in their chosen careers. Long-term a successful project could have a big impact in the area by other young people enrolling in the college in the hope to attain similar qualifications and experiences as those who have successfully completed the project. This potential could help improve the living standards of a significant number of people.