During a visit to our future partner institution – construction college Lycée Professionnel du Bâtiment Philibert de l'Orme in Lucé near Chartres on 25 September, a declaration of intent was signed by BbS OvG Deputy Head, Mrs. Höfler, and Principal of the Lycée, M. Pointereau.

Each side will give 12 trainees the chance to travel to the partner institution for a 3 weeks course, including cultural and practical studies. A preparatory course to study the French language will be offered here before the trip. The potential trainees will preferably be chosen among our courses of painters, varnishers, cabinet makers / carpentry, floorers, electronic technicians ( industrial engineering, energy management ), technical drawers, HVAC service providers. Vocational training courses are not 100 % identical in France and Germany, as for example the French training of painters includes some flooring as well.
Long-term scheduling suggests a first visit of French students to Magdeburg in June 2015, whereas Magdeburg students ( 2nd year ) would travel to Lucé in September 2015. There is a budget provided for those activities by the DSF. Further details will be given to the classes shortly.