Within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme, Assumption France reaffirms its commitment to European cooperation and the ongoing training of its staff. In this context, a job shadowing mobility in Belgium was organised, offering several administrative assistants a unique opportunity for professional immersion within the Assumption Boitsfort institution in Belgium.
For three days, participants were welcomed into the heart of the institution’s administrative life. This experience allowed them to observe the daily functioning of another European school, discover its management tools, organisational methods, as well as its practices in internal communication and in its relationships with students, families and teaching teams.
Through exchanges, the assistants were able to compare their respective roles and note that, despite sometimes different institutional contexts, their duties are based on common foundations: rigour, versatility, sense of service and adaptability. This perspective encouraged reflection on their own professional practices, paving the way for adjustments and continuous improvement in their daily work.
This project is fully aligned with the dynamic led by the Assumption Erasmus consortium, which aims to promote staff mobility, skills development and experience sharing at a European level. Job shadowing thus emerges as a powerful driver of educational and organisational innovation.
Participants return with concrete and transferable ideas that they can adapt to their own professional environments, helping to evolve practices within their home institutions.
Beyond technical learning, this mobility also strengthened participants’ transversal skills: open-mindedness, observational ability, intercultural communication and collaborative spirit. These are essential assets in an ever-evolving educational context.
Beyond the strictly professional aspect, this experience in Belgium was also marked by a strong human and cultural dimension. Discovering a new environment, new working habits and a different way of life allowed participants to broaden their horizons and nurture their curiosity.
Moments of conviviality shared with their Belgian counterparts helped strengthen the links between partner institutions. These informal exchanges, often rich and spontaneous, fully contribute to building a European educational community based on trust, dialogue and cooperation.
Through this type of initiative, the Assumption demonstrates the importance of Erasmus projects in enhancing staff recognition and in developing a professional culture open to Europe. Job shadowing not only helps improve skills but also fosters a collective dynamic focused on innovation and exchange.
By promoting mobility and European exchanges, the Assumption actively contributes to building a more collaborative, inclusive and distinctly European education system. This ambition is fully aligned with current challenges in the training and support of education professionals.