The development of professional experiences and social competences of students at the Expo 2020 Dubai

• Autorzy: Doński-Lesiuk Jakub

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.29119/1641-3466.2023.175.5

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The article presents the results of research on the development of social competences, including, among others, language competences and those associated with suitability for teamwork and useful on the labor market) of students who underwent an apprenticeship in the Polish Pavilion during the World Exhibition Expo 2020 Dubai. Design/methodology/approach: The study was conducted on a target group of 50 people, students representing five Polish universities. A relatively small group, however, came entirely from purposeful selection. Findings: Results indicate a clear positive impact of experiences shaped by cooperation in an international, multicultural environment on the preparation of representatives of the young generation to the challenges defined by contemporary business practice. They also point to positive changes in the sphere of understanding other cultures and young people's readiness to function in non-homogeneous conditions. Social and practical implications: Conscious international activity of representatives of the young generation is something that should be taken for granted in the era of globalization. In a situation where a university is systematically able to provide at least some of its students with a chance to engage in a project that ensures development on many levels (language, culture, team competences, awareness of differences), observations and conclusions may (and should) urge higher education entities to be even more open and foster broadening of horizons. Originality/value: Examination and analysis of changes in the way of thinking of representatives of the young generation (who are not pupils, but students) as a result of their involvement in an international project seems to be relatively rare. Therefore, the results of the study are original and include interesting conclusions.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

students’ competences; foreign apprenticeships; usefulness on the labor market; International environment influence on development

PL

kompetencje studentów; praktyki zagraniczne; przydatność na rynku pracy; wpływ otoczenia międzynarodowego na rozwój

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: z. 175
• Strony: 71--84
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 10 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Doński-Lesiuk Jakub

• University of Economics Ho Chi Minh, School of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0935-306X

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