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For two weeks, eleven students from the Saint-Barthélemy Apprentice Training Center set off to discover Malaga, Spain (JSB 1614). This educational trip was part of the Erasmus+ mobility scheme, and focused on eco-responsibility and sustainable development.
During their stay, the six girls and five boys (in seconde, première and terminale vocational baccalaureate classes in electricity, carpentry, hospitality, pastry, mechanics and early childhood) explored local businesses and training centers such as La Rosaleda (2,500 students). In particular, they visited the RUEDATUR (Kia) dealership, where their supervisors Claudine Molliex and Joy Berlemont gave a presentation on the future of electric vehicles. They also discovered the city's waste sorting center. “It was a very instructive visit to urban waste management,” says Joy Berlemont. But the Spanish experience of the Saint-Barth apprentices was obviously not limited to professional visits.
For example, on a guided tour of Granada, the students were able to appreciate the city's rich history and the mix of cultures that characterizes it. It was also an opportunity to brush up on Spanish history, including a stop in front of the statue of Christopher Columbus, who asked the Spanish sovereigns to finance his voyage. “As they strolled through some of the narrow streets, the apprentices were struck by the architecture and atmosphere, which were very reminiscent of the souks of Arab cities,” Joy Berlemont points out.
The apprentices also presented their projects: as a reminder, each of them must return to Saint-Barth with an initiative to be implemented in their company around the theme of sustainable development. A certificate of participation was awarded to mark their involvement in this Erasmus+ program.
Finally, the second week was also marked by a general power cut that affected Spain and Portugal. The apprentices were amazed at the extent to which a power cut can paralyze a country in a matter of minutes: no transport, no telephone network, traffic lights out of order. “Many of them compared this situation with what they knew in Saint-Barth, saying to themselves that, in the end, we manage power failures pretty well on our island!” their teacher laughs, adding: "All in all, it was a very enriching experience, on a professional, cultural and human level. The apprentices come away with strong memories, new ideas to develop, and a greater openness to the world."
