OCTOBER 2008: International Net

Promote entrepreneurial culture in Gipuzkoa.

Given the implementation of existing businesses in the Basque territory and the development of new projects in foreign markets, it is necessary to know both the legislation and the dynamics of these markets. The students´ ability to the analysis these global markets, deal with different administrations around the world, exchange information, and implement the project involves the knowledge of foreign languages as a basic tool.

We believe that IES ZUBIRI MANTEO achieves these aims through its involvement in the multilingual project. Given the size of the target market, the students have to work in coordination with students and administrations of other countries. By working in this way, our goal is not only to train, but to create skilled and motivated students, who are open minded and part of modern society.

This involves:

• Knowledge development

• Sharing business knowledge across countries

• Encouraging students´ initiative

• Adaptation to an ever changing environment

• Putting ideas into action

Our training centre encourages and promotes the values of corporate culture, producing students who add value to companies.

This requires creating a worldwide network of vocational and technical colleges to develop the exchange of information and experiences among teachers. This is done through videoconferencing, visiting vocational and technical colleges, and attending international conferences, courses and seminars.