BOOKIRAJ(SE)!

BOOKIRAJ(SE)! project will contribute to the increase in employment of vulnerable groups by focusing its activities on the advancement of skills and knowledge of persons over 54 years of age and persons with disabilities, so as to facilitate their integration in the tourism labour market. The purpose of the project is to improve education through a series of education activities adapted to the needs of the target group and through practical application of knowledge at a Partner Employee. At the same time, teachers and mentors will undergo training to strengthen their andragogic and pedagogic competencies.

Although in the Republic of Croatia tourism is a strategic determinant, the current lifelong learning system intended for Croatian tourism does not satisfy the needs of tourism economy and the system of tourist organisations, since it is neither comprehensive nor sufficiently consistent. The sector is faced with the following issues, which are sought to be resolved through BOOKIRAJ(SE)!: (1) vulnerable groups lacking knowledge and skills for employment in tourism and hospitality (2) lack of qualified workers and expert teachers and mentors who would impart their knowledge to other employees (3) lack of programmes for the development of “soft skills”, either through professional training or practical classes.

Project goal

The goal of the BOOKIRAJ(SE)! project is to contribute to the employability of vulnerable groups in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County who find it difficult to find work in the tourism and hospitality sector by providing training for e-booking and sales managers, establishing permanent collaboration with employers, and familiarising teachers and mentors with andragogic pedagogy.