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The European Commission study on the impact of the
Erasmus Programme in 2014 showed that 92% of European
employers give great importance to the soft skills of their
future collaborators. They look for communicative, goal-
oriented people who are easily adaptable to new situations
and who like to accept challenges .
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At the same time, these are also objectives of the educational
system that intends to prepare active citizens, with career
management skills and of effective and ethical contribution to
the society or societies to which they belong to . However,
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employers point out that many job seekers lack the skills to
work as a team and solve problems as well as little business
awareness and attitude . That is, interest and understanding
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of one’s surroundings, including attention to cost control,
customer/user orientation and knowledge of partners and
competitors.

In order to promote in all students, the skills necessary to
prepare them for life and the professional world, it is vital that
there is a greater mutual understanding between school and
the world of work. It is also important to highlight the role of
apprenticeships in the working environment, in promoting
and developing soft skills, which facilitate the transition to
employment .
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In this context, pupils in need of measures to support learning
and inclusion, especially those with an Individual Transition
Plan (PIT), should be prioritised in this cooperation between
the school and employers to promote social inclusion and
development of the students' career.