In June a group of 16 students from Olsztyn, were hosted by euroMind in Malaga to gain a 3-weeks internship as a car mechanic, hairdresser, pastry cook, shop assistance, and cook.
All students were working in different positions and in different companies, so every student get a unique experience.
Hairdresser’s assistance were organizing the workplace, selecting appropriate tools and supplies for hairdressers. Get acquainted with work organization and equipment used by Spanish hairdressers. Get acquainted with the cosmetics and hair care technologies used by Spanish hairdressers. Using sterilization procedures of hairdressing utensils. Washing customers’ heads and getting them ready for cutting or other treatments required

Cookers were learning about typical Spanish cuisine and local specialities, ex. tortilla de patatas. Serving meals to clients. Washing and drying kitchen pots/ utensils and ensuring their proper storage. Weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment. Carrying out a process of vacuum packaging

Car mechanics were helping with the installation and replacement of car air conditioning. Assisting in aligning and repairing wheels. Assisting in inspecting and testing new vehicles to detect potential faults. Helping in lifting the vehicle to a specified level, using a hydraulic jack. Disassembling units such as engines, gearbox etc. using manual or electric tools. Performing basic services and repair activities related to car servicing, i.e. oil and filters change, defective parts replacement, washing of the engine and other car components.

Pastry cooks helping with the installation and replacement of car air conditioning. Assisting in aligning and repairing wheels. Assisting in inspecting and testing new vehicles to detect potential faults. Helping in lifting the vehicle to a specified level, using a hydraulic jack. Disassembling units such as engines, gearbox etc. using manual or electric tools. Performing basic services and repair activities related to car servicing, i.e. oil and filters change, defective parts replacement, washing of the engine and other car components

Shop assistances were identifying the structure and the organization of the company, relating them to the type of products sold. Applying inventory management methods, making predictions of required goods and materials in the production and supply systems. Organizing the storage process by activity and goods volume, optimizing space and handling times. Promotional flyers’ distribution.

During their stay in Malaga, the trainees not only developed their work skills, but also took part in different cultural activities such as the Malaga tour, Malaga Boat Trip Catamaran, and Tapas night.
Students also were lucky to get a chance to go to Cádiz. Cádiz is located in southwestern Spain and is often considered the oldest city in Europe as it was founded in 1100 BC. It is a typical Andalusian pueblo Blanco (white town) with many attractive sights and well-preserved historical landmarks. Trainees were sightseeing and spent the rest of the day on the beach.

Students get sufficient Spanish courses with our Spanish teacher, we put emphasis on practice, so during lessons students play a lot, because we think the game is the best teacher. Spanish classes can be described in two words: dynamic and practical. That is why, after intensive and hard learning, the students had written an exam. All the participants passed with very good results!