Last 2nd of June took place in Porto (Portugal) the Final Conference of the Erasmus+ KA2 project “Social Digital Mentors”. The project, promoted by ESMOVIA, has been  developed during the last 2 years in collaboration with partners from Italy, Greece and Portugal.

During these 2 years, all the partners have been working on the development of a training guide about mentoring, digital identity, digital reputation and different tools to manage social media that can be used by long term unemployed adult learners job seekers for creating, maintaining and improving their digital identity, their curriculum and promote their entrepreneurship abilities.

One of the most interesting activities in the project hast been the training session of 1 week duration, organized in (Athens) Greece in order to train 60 “social digital mentors” on the topics of the guide. These social digital mentors has been in charge of The Mentors Office that has been answering questions and doubts to other long term unemployed people in Europe.

Finally a Learning Community and Learning Barcamps has been done in any of the partner countries to disseminate about the guide and the The Mentors Office among schools and companies.

During the Final Conference in Porto, all these results have been showed and explained to the attendees.

The conference was closed by a very interesting speech by Paulo Salgado from Universidade do Minho (Braga) about the responsible use of  Social Media.

More information on the project can be found in: http://www.social-digital-mentors.eu

In the Erasmus+ 2021-2027 framework, the concept of blended mobility —a combination of virtual and physical activities— has become a core component. At ESMOVIA, we’ve embraced this innovation by offering online preparation through VIRGIL-MOB, ensuring all participants are ready for their internship in Valencia.

What is VIRGIL-MOB?

VIRGIL-MOB, short for VIRtual Gateway to Innovative Learning in MOBility, is an online course developed by ESMOVIA that provides participants with essential tools to prepare for their internship abroad. Designed to complement physical mobility with virtual learning, it enhances the overall experience by simulating real-life scenarios participants will face in Valencia.

Who is it for?

The VIRGIL-MOB course is specifically designed for European learners participating in mobility projects in Valencia with ESMOVIA. Created with a tech-savvy audience in mind, it caters to students who are familiar with digital platforms and prefer quick, engaging learning formats.

Duration

The course spans two weeks and requires approximately 20 hours to complete, but participants can progress at their own pace. This flexibility allows learners to review content as needed and ensures they are well-prepared for their upcoming internship or mobility experience.

The course has a duration of 2 weeks with an stimated total involvement of 20 hours. It can be done at students’ own pace, so they can review the content anytime. 

Course content 

The VIRGIL-MOB course consists of two key modules:

  • Module 1: Career Guidance (provided in English)
    • Unit 1 – Self-Analysis
    • Unit 2 – Curriculum Vitae
    • Unit 3 – Cover letters
    • Unit 4 – Interviews
  • Module 2 – Spanish Survival Kit (provided in spanish)

    • Unit 1 – Daily life
    • Unit 2 – At home
    • Unit 3 – At the company
    • Unit 4 – Free time

To enhance the learning experience for a diverse audience, all video content is subtitled in Italian, French, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian and German, ensuring that participants from various countries can easily follow the course.

Each module includes short, engaging videos (2-4 minutes), followed by quizzes and tasks that reinforce learning.

Evaluation and feedback

Participants receive instant feedback through multiple-choice questions and are required to complete final tasks for each unit. An ESMOVIA tutor reviews the tasks, providing personalized feedback to ensure participants are fully prepared for their mobility in Valencia.

Certification

Upon completing the course, participants receive two certificates outlining the learning outcomes as well as the duration.

Recognition of blended mobility

The 20-hour online course is recognized by many partner organizations as part of the blended mobility model, encouraged by the Erasmus+ programme.

Ready to Begin?

Prepare for your mobility and enhance your internship in Valencia with VIRGIL-MOB. Dive into the course today and get ready to thrive in Spain!