Autoklastr, a member of the National Cluster Association, once again proves the importance of education in the automotive sector by utilizing foreign contacts and partnerships. The cluster continues to fulfil its mission of developing human potential.

Autoklastr organized a study visit for Czech students to the Polish region of Rzeszów and, in return, prepared a special program for Polish students in the Moravian-Silesian region. The program's highlight was an excursion to the Tatra factory, where students could test off-road vehicles on the test track. This experience strengthened their interest in technology and international connections between schools and businesses.

Thanks to the collaboration between the cluster organizations Autoklastr and EAA (East Automotive Alliance Tarnobrzeg), both members of the EACN (European Automotive Cluster Network), and partners including Tatra Trucks, the Higher Vocational School and Secondary Technical School Kopřivnice, Superior Industries (an American company with a plant in Stalowa Wola), and the Secondary Technical School in Leżajsk, Poland, a successful methodological guide was created to manage cooperation between technical schools and industry, supporting the development of dual education.

This practical brochure, reflecting best practices in both regions, is freely available and is part of the European Erasmus+ project "Model of Cooperation Between Technical Schools and Industrial Organizations." The final work in the form of the brochure was presented at closing events in the Czech Republic for dozens of participants from the Moravian-Silesian, Olomouc, and Zlín regions, as well as in Poland.

This collaboration demonstrates the importance of supporting technical education and shows how cooperation between schools and companies (dual education) can be successfully developed even without legislative support, which is still lacking. Companies benefit from having a larger pool of qualified high school graduates and a faster adaptation process for new employees.

This successful cooperation model serves as an inspiration for other regions looking to strengthen technical education and provide students with real career opportunities.