Rapport zur Collecte vu BeWéiser Annex 3 – Befindunge vun EuroNet, Italien
Outcomes from the group discussions with companies, EuroNet The validity of the results The 2 entrepreneurs interviewed are: -
1 Small and Medium Size entrepreneur working in a consultancy company as manager (following named as “SME manager”) 1 small entrepreneur active in the handicraft and artistic products (following named as “Artisan”)
The entrepreneurs were difficult to be involved and the interviews were planned several times and changed because of their personal engagements in other activities. After the lack of replies in the written form, the interviews were carried out personally face-to-face in an oral way. To facilitate the collection of the results, the survey was translated in Italian and also the replies were provided in the Italian language. A short presentation was introduced personally by EURO-NET staff using the content of the form to introduce to the project and to show a graphic showing the triangle of investigation (Teachers – Students – Entrepreneurs). The interviews were carried out only in oral form.
General findings The students should be equipped with practical training and problem-solving skills. The education is not still ready to prepare the students with the real needs to be recruited. The interaction within the business and the learning contexts are weak and structured. A strong need to educate the students for innovation and entrepreneurship is detected.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Skills for entrepreneurs – existing and needed For both, the technical skills are necessary. Management skills are essential to survive in the market. There is a need to develop soft skills not acquired during formal education about the capacity to deal with complex problems. The work-based learning is also important because younger students need to analyse and face real difficulties.
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