Empowerment & Leadership with Icelandic students

This week we welcomed the Icelandic students from Fjölbrautaskólinn School, who participated in an Empowerment and Leadership course where each day they had a different inspiring activity. 

The first day they received a talk from a young influencer, Adrián Lorente Gracia @adrianlorenteg talking about his personal journey — from his first steps as a content creator to developing his own brand and projects. He discussed the realities of being an entrepreneur in today’s digital age, including creativity, resilience, and the importance of staying authentic while building an audience. Afterwards, an intern studente, Julia,  who is currently participating in an Erasmus project gave a speech about her personal journey, motivations, and the challenges she has faced while pursuing international opportunities.

On Tuesday the students got to know Pedro Ripoll together with Rotary Inbound Youth Exchange students currently living in Tenerife. Pedro Ripoll is an adventurer and entrepreneur who successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean without the use of engines and he shared his remarkable journey of courage, determination, and innovation. Coming from different countries and cultural backgrounds, the exchange students spoke about their unique experiences of adapting to life on the island and growing through international exchange.

The next day was spent doing a Creativity & Initiative Workshop to help students unlock their creative potential and strengthen their ability to take initiative in different areas of life — from school projects to future careers.

During day three the group visited Educational VET Center CIFP Adeje, where the students had the opportunity to learn about the different vocational programmes offered at the institution, such as for example tourism, hospitality and administration. The goal was to promote cultural and educational exchange, and inspire students by showcasing real learning environments connected to the labour market.

It was an amazing week we got to spend with the students and we hope, we could inspire them by showing some of the paths in life they can choose from.

Check the full ONE WEEK STUDENTS MOBILITY agenda:

“Leadership & Empowerment”

5-days erasmus+ mobility in Tenerife

DAY 1, MONDAY 19TH

10:45am: Young Influencer & Content Creator presentation

After the presentation, students will meet Adrian Lorente, a 23-year-old local influencer from Tenerife who has successfully built his own path in the world of entrepreneurship and digital creativity. Through his story, participants will discover how passion, innovation, and perseverance can turn challenges into opportunities.

The influencer will share his personal journey — from his first steps as a content creator to developing his own brand and projects. He will discuss the realities of being an entrepreneur in today’s digital age, including creativity, resilience, and the importance of staying authentic while building an audience

12:00pm: Julia: from Germany to Tenerife, her experience as Erasmus+ intern

As part of the Empowerment & Leadership course, students will participate in an interactive session featuring Julia, an Erasmus intern at TJT from Germany. In this activity, Julia will deliver an inspiring speech in which she shares her personal journey, motivations, and the challenges she has faced while pursuing international opportunities.

Drawing from her experience as a young leader navigating a new cultural and professional environment, Julia will discuss:

• What motivated her to take part in the Erasmus program

• How living and working abroad has contributed to her personal growth

• Key lessons in leadership and self-empowerment she has learned throughout her internship

• Strategies she uses to stay motivated, overcome obstacles, and build confidence

• The importance of intercultural communication in leadership roles

Following her talk, students will engage in a Q&A session where they can ask Julia about her experiences and reflect on how her journey relates to their own aspirations. The activity aims to inspire students to broaden their horizons, take initiative, and embrace leadership opportunities both locally and abroad.

DAY 2, TUESDAY 20TH:

10:45am – Meeting at Club Naútico Puerto Colón (Costa Adeje)

11:00am: Group activity: “Empowered Voices”

The “Empowered Voices” session invites students to explore the themes of entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth through inspiring real-life stories.

The guest speaker, Pedro Ripoll, — an adventurer and entrepreneur who successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean without the use of engines — will share his remarkable journey of courage, determination, and innovation. His story illustrates how vision, teamwork, and perseverance can overcome even the greatest challenges, both at sea and in life.

12:30pm: After this session, students will take part in a dynamic session featuring some of the Rotary Inbound Youth Exchange students currently living in Tenerife. Coming from different countries and cultural backgrounds, these young ambassadors will share their unique experiences of adapting to life on the island and growing through international exchange.

Rotary Exchange Inbound students are teenagers participating in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program who comes from another country to live in the host country for a long-term exchange in Tenerife.

They:

• Live with one or more host families

• Attend a local school

• Learn the language and culture of the host country

• Act as a youth ambassador for their home country

• Engage in activities organized by Rotary clubs

https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/youth-exchanges

DAY 3, WEDNESDAY 21ST:

10:00am – 13:00pm: Creativity & Initiative Workshop by Joey Collazo, Motivational coach

The “Creativity and Initiative” workshop, led by Joey Collazo, is an interactive and motivational session designed to help students unlock their creative potential and strengthen their ability to take initiative in different areas of life — from school projects to future careers.

Through dynamic activities, storytelling, and teamwork challenges, Joey inspires participants to think differently, overcome self-doubt, and transform ideas into action. The session focuses on the mindset of creativity — seeing opportunities where others see obstacles — and encourages students to step out of their comfort zones.

This session is scheduled to take place at the beach, weather permitting. In the event of unfavorable weather conditions, we will relocate to a nearby covered and safe venue to ensure the comfort and safety of all participants.

DAY 4, Thursday 22nd:

10:00am – Visit to the Vocational School Centre “CIFP ADEJE”

Visit to CIFP Adeje, a vocational training center located in the municipality of Adeje, Tenerife. During the visit, students will have the opportunity to learn about the different vocational programmes offered at the institution, such as tourism, hospitality, administration, information technology, and other professional fields.

This activity aims to give participants a deeper understanding of Spain’s vocational education system, promote cultural and educational exchange, and inspire students by showcasing real learning environments connected to the labour market.

Day 5: Friday 23rd:

10:00am – 13:00pm: Whale Watching Catamaran

This 3 hour Freebird Catamaran excursion leaves from Puerto Colón Harbour, in Costa Adeje.

The catamaran will sail looking for whales and dolphins in the area of Costa Adeje. During the whale and Dolphin Costa Adeje Tours the catamaran crew will inform you about the characteristics of the cetacean species in their natural environment.

You will learn about their customs, food, migrations, etc. Once we have been able to contemplate free species of cetaceans such as pilot whales, bottlenose dolphins, spotted dolphins, amongst others, you can relax, sunbathe and enjoy a swim in the sea. Finally we will return to Puerto Colon.

If you are a teacher or Erasmus Project Manager and you are thinking of a similar project  for your students & institution mates, please contact with TJT team at info@tenerifejobtraining.com  and we can design a specific agenda for you.