Project background: Due to globalisation vocational training programs require more and more international orientation. This applies especially to our trainees who are studying to work with foreign languages and are thus prepared for an occupation abroad or in relation to partners from different countries. To make sure that theoretical knowledge can be transferred to practical tasks and in order to create a close relation between the working world and vocational training programs, we integrate an eight-week period of work placement into our programs. It is particularly meaningful to carry out these work placements in other European countries, since markets are growing together and career opportunities improve on a joint European labour market. Project aim: We scheduled the work placement period between the first and second year of our students’ vocational training. On the one hand this means that they already gained a lot of knowledge relevant to their occupation and the language of their host country and on the other hand trainees get a valuable orientation concerning their career entry. In addition a work placement in a foreign country strengthens young people’s social skills such as intercultural competence and self-confidence which are necessary for a successful and content professional and private life. Activities: During summer holidays 2014 and 2015 up to 30 trainees (European Secretaries, Foreign Language Correspondents) are going to perform an eight-week internship in commercial companies in France, Spain or England. A close connection with our local partner organizations and the sending organization guarantee a successful progress. Subsequent to the work placements of the trainees international meetings of educational staff are planned in London (autumn 2014) and Barcelona (autumn 2015). The results will be presented to an interested public of members of the educational system. We want to create an international network of mutual exchange.