1. Project “azubi-europa“
by Thomas Lehmann
Trainee as express and postal service manager
Warsaw, Poland
17/06/13
28/06/13
Rijeka, Croatia

2. - 17/0613: Trip from Halle/Saale to Warsaw
- Statistical facts about Poland
- 18/06/13:
Home for the elderly “Fundacja Gniazdo“
- 19/06/13:
Vocational school for economy and technics in Warsaw
- 20/06/13:
Vocational school for technics and informatics in Warsaw
- 21/06/13:
Marflex - M. J. Maillis Group
- 21/06/13:
German-Polish Chamber of Commerce (AHK)
- 22/06/13:
Trip from Warsaw via Zadar to Rijeka
Index

3. - Statistical facts about Croatia
- 23/06/13:
Rijeka: urban exploration
- 24/06/13:
Victor Lenac Shipyard
- 26/06/13:
Home for the elderly “Vitanova“ in Rijeka
- 27/06/13:
Croatian Chamber of Economy Rijeka
- 28/06/13:
Trip from Rijeka to Halle/Saale
- Résumé
- Sources
Index

4. Trip from Halle/Saale to Warsaw

5. Capital:
Warsaw
Official Language:
Polish
Government:
parliamentary republic
President:
Donald Tusk
Area:
312,679 km²
Population:
38,54 million
GDP per capita:
€ 8,000
Currency:
zloty (1,00 EUR = 4,2 PLN)
Calling Code:
+48
Internet TLD:
.pl
(Feb. 2013)
Statistical facts about Poland

6. On Tuesday we went to the
edge of Warsaw. We
got a guidance through
the home for the elderly
“Fundacja Gniazdo“.
Pastor Wysocki got the blessing of Pope John Paul II
to build a home for the elderly people in 1989. He
got problems to find sponsors, so the house was
built in 2000. 30 elderly people are living in this
house at the moment. This house has a high
standard in Poland and is subsidized by the state.
Home for the elderly “Fundacja Gniazdo“

7. On the 3rd and 4th day we visited two vocational schools in Warsaw. The vocational school
for economy and technics and the vocational school for technics and informatics. In
both schools we conducted a presentation about the German school system in
English language. A group of teachers and students of both schools showed us the
buildings.
The vocational education in Poland is centralized and in process of reorganisation.
There is not such a dual system like in Germany. You need a completion of the 8th
grade to start a vocational education. It takes about two years and you get no loan. It
is possible to do a practical work during the summer break.
The Chamber of Commerce does not have such a great influence on the learning
content like in Germany. That's why, this education has no high standing and most of
the students are going to study at university. There are educated professions which
don't match the espectations of the job market. So there is a high youth
unemployment (26% in the year 2013)
The standard of the equipment in both vocational schools we visited is very high. The
students have the opportunity to learn on the same high level like in Germany.
Vocational schools in Warsaw

8. vocational school for economy and technics
vocational school for technics and informatics
Vocational schools in Warsaw

9. On the last day in Warsaw we visited Marflex. The
production manager conducted a presentation
and showed us the pruduction halls.
Marflex is one of the world's leading stretch film
and PP straps producing company. They have
more than 1,500 employees and 20,000
customers around the world. Most of the 13
production facilities are in Europe.
Stretch film is used in many industries, from
food and beverages to bricks to secure
goods on pallets. PP strap is used mainly
as strapping material for packaging of small
size cargo less than 500 kg.
The quality of the equipment is at the same
level as production facilities in Germany.
Marflex - M. J. Maillis Group

10. The AHK is a service provider which provides market-related advice and support in
commercial enquiries.
The AHK supports small and medium sized enterprises with no or few experience
abroad, which are trying to set up a foreign base. The Chamber establishes
connections to other companies, indicates locations etc.
At the AHK you could also get information about the infrastructure, growth sectors and
legal advice.
German-Polish Chamber of Commerce (AHK)

11. Trip from Warsaw via Zadar to Rijeka

12. Capital:
Zagreb
Official Language:
Croatian
Government:
unitary parliamentary constitutional republic
President:
Ivo Josipović
Area:
56,538 km²
Population:
4,29 million
GDP per capita:
€ 10,000
Currency:
kuna (1,00 EUR = 7,5 HRK)
Calling Code:
+385
Internet TLD:
.hr
(Mar. 2013)
Statistical facts about Croatia

13. At the weekend we prepared a sightseeing walk in
English language and presented it to our trainer Mrs.
Kaufhold.
The City Tower
The Church of St. Vito
The Church of St. Jerome
View over Rijeka
Rijeka: urban exploration
The leaning Tower

14. On Monday we went to
Victor Lenac Shipyard.
The supervisor conducted
a presentation and
showed us the repair and
assembling shops and
the docks.
The most important harbour of
Croatia is in Rijeka. So
there is also the most
important shipyard of
Croatia and the Adriatic
sea. Being close to the
Mediterranean Sea, to Asia
(Suez Canal) and to
Europe, Rijeka is an
important position for
shipping.
The Victor Lenac Shipyard
was founded in 1896 under
the
name Lazarus. In
1993 it was privatized. They
are able to repair all sizes of
carriers at 3 dry docks and
11 shore cranes with
customers all around the
world. With more than 580
employees, Victor Lenac
shipyard is the most popular
employer in Rijeka.
Victor Lenac Shipyard

15. “Vitanova“ was opened in 2007
and is a private corporation with
53 employees and about 80
residents. It is one of the best
homes for the elderly in Croatia.
There are one to four-bed rooms
and bedrooms for temporary
residents.
On Wednesday we visited the
home for the elderly
“Vitanova“. The managers
showed us the buildings and
living rooms. There is a nice
ambiente inside and outside
the buildings.
Home for the elderly “Vitanova“ in Rijeka

16. The Croatian Chamber of Commerce is almost the same like the German IHK. It is
divided into 20 County Chambers and the membership is obligatory for all
companies. It was founded in the 15th century.
Activities:
representation
co-ordination
promotion
development of business relations
market information
legal advice
etc.
Croatian Chamber of Economy Rijeka

17. The manager of the Croatian Chamber of Commerce also told us something about the
EEN.
The EEN is a key instrument in the EU's strategy of boosting growth and jobs. There are
600 business support organisations frome more than 50 countries.
Services:
Going international
Technology transfer
Access to finance
Research funding
Advice on EU law and standards
Intellectual property and patents
Speaking up on EU law
Enterprise Europe Network

18. Trip from Rijeka to Halle/Saale

19. Additionally, we got seminars on facts about Poland and Croatia, crosscultural
communication, business English, business etiquette and presentation techniques.
During these two weeks we gained insights into the economy and the culture of the
people in Central and Eastern European countries. We improved our knowledge of
foreign languages.
I am impressed with the hospitality and the high level of equipments in both countries.
The organization and accomodations were very good.
I would recommend this project. My special thanks and appreciation go to Mrs. Kaufhold
for this experience.
Résumé

20. http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/
http://een.ec.europa.eu/
conversations with employees and locals
information material by the companies and schools
Sources