The Year 11 ES pupils at the Franco-German High School, accompanied by their economics and social sciences teacher, Ms Corinne Becker, had the opportunity to take part in workshops on the themes of cross-border mobility and Europe in everyday life. Organised by Ms Caste-Kersten of the Asko Europa Stiftung foundation, the workshops were led by Ines Namane and Elisa-Sophie Biewer, former pupils of our school. They were very committed and shared their experiences; with their enthusiasm, they truly sparked our pupils’ curiosity by showing them the opportunities offered by cross-border mobility.
Launched in 2015 in partnership with EURES and the Saarland Federal Employment Agency, this project – ‘Overcoming borders, experiencing Europe!’ – aims to raise awareness amongst young people in the border region of the many opportunities offered by cross-border mobility in the Greater Region. This project forms part of a Franco-German initiative designed to help them discover the benefits of the cross-border labour market, as well as the practical advantages it offers: access to binational training programmes, a variety of jobs, and cultural enrichment.
We would like to extend our warmest thanks to Ms Caste-Kersten and her ambassadors for their commitment.