Project A1.1.:The Project „European Internship for Trainees“ is directed at trainees from the commercial business sector throughout Germany. The aim of the project is to strengthen intercultural competence and to further develop linguistic skills. Furthermore, personal, social and professional skills should be developed and the occupational competence should be strengthened. As a result of globalization, such skills have become essential for future employees to be able to compete on the European market. A total of 500 participants will travel to the UK in groups of at least 10. The project consists of prior preparation in Germany and a three-week learning period in Great Britain (London, Torquay, Bristol or Bournemouth). In addition to the preparation participants receive in Germany, they are also provided with a cultural and work-related introduction once they are in the UK. Participants complete industrial internships in small and medium-sized enterprises in England, gaining an insight into the following areas: Marketing, PR and publicity, administration, accounting, logistics and warehouse organization. In all internships, participants are given the opportunity to interact with customers allowing for targeted use and improvement of their language skills. Participants also have the chance to take part in cultural activities outside of the internship. The project will be supervised and coordinated by both the sending organization in Germany and the receiving organization in England. Additionally a vocational school teacher assists in selecting the participants, preparing them, providing support during their stay abroad and for post-processing the experience. An understanding and a willingness to support such learning experiences abroad during traineeships should be encouraged and promoted on a national level.Project A1.2. - A2 :The Project „European Internship for Trainees in Bournemouth“ is directed at students completing a full-time school-based traineeship to become commercial assistants. The aim of the project is to strengthen intercultural competence and to further develop linguistic skills. Furthermore, personal, social and professional skills should be developed. The project also focuses on giving trainees the opportunity to gain an insight into international working structures and to acquire practical work experience. As a result of globalization, such skills have become essential for future employees to be able to compete on the European market. Twenty participants will take part in the four-week or six-week program in Bournemouth, UK. Alongside pedagogical and cultural preparation in Germany, participants complete a week-long language and intercultural training course in Bournemouth, followed by five weeks work experience. Internships take place in small and medium-sized enterprises in England, giving participants the chance to gain experience in the following fields: Marketing, PR and publicity, administration, accounting, logistics and warehouse organization. In all internships, participants can interact with customers allowing for targeted use and improvement of their language skills. The project will be supervised and coordinated by both the sending organization in Germany and the receiving organization in England. Additionally a vocational school teacher assists in selecting the participants, preparing them, providing support during their stay abroad and for post-processing the experience. An understanding and a willingness to support such learning experiences abroad during traineeships should be encouraged and promoted on a national level.