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Judit and Helena, who are studying the Laboratory Operations vocational training programme, have had the opportunity to experience Erasmus during their work placement at Hilti, located in Kaufering, near Munich, Germany.

During their stay, they had the chance to experience first-hand what it is like to work in an international professional environment related to their field of study, putting into practice the knowledge they acquired throughout their studies and discovering new ways of working.

Beyond the professional experience, this placement has allowed them to develop new skills, adapt to a different environment and enjoy a personal and cultural experience that they are unlikely to forget.

In an interview, Judit and Helena tell us about their experience, what they have learned during their work placement and the highlights of their Erasmus stay.

An opportunity to learn, grow professionally and discover the world beyond the classroom.

The European project ElectriCars VET Hub, an Erasmus+ initiative, coordinated by Xarxa FP, which has worked to prepare vocational training for the green and digital transformation of the automotive sector, will come to an end on September 30, 2026. During these two years, European partners have collaborated to identify needs and new skills in the electric vehicle sector in Finland, Estonia, Italy, Romania and Spain, develop training resources for teachers and test new learning approaches linked to electric mobility, specifically with regard to the new regulation and safety measures for electric and hybrid vehicles.

The project leaves as a legacy a pilot course and online training materials aimed at teachers of VET cycles in Transport and Vehicles, Electricity and Electronics or Mechanical Manufacturing.

Check out the results and resources of the ElectriCars VET Hub on the project website: https://electricarsvethub.wordpress.com/

We are closing the project, but we continue to move towards a VET prepared for the new challenges of sustainable mobility!

MetropolisFPLab is launching a new edition with the aim of continuing to connect Vocational Education and Training (VET) with the real needs and challenges of the territory. The 2026–2027 academic year marks the 9th edition of the programme, which will once again bring together VET centres, students, companies and organisations to address real-life challenges through innovation and collaborative work.

On 6 October at 10 a.m., the presentation session for the 9th edition will take place, aimed at all VET teachers.

During the session:

• We will briefly present the objectives and structure of the programme.
• We will introduce the participating companies and organisations and the challenges they are putting forward this year.
• We will review the schedule and key dates for this edition.
• We will explain the new features of the 9th edition and how to take part.

In addition, the call for participation for VET centres will be officially launched on October 6th.

👉 We encourage you to take part in this new edition and become part of a programme that brings students closer to the real challenges faced by companies and the local community!

With the collaboration and participation of the Barcelona Metropolitan Area, Barcelona Provincial Council, Barcelona City Council, SDLI, Innobaix.

Once again, the BCN VET Foundation is supporting VET centres in promoting the SEFED methodology – Business Simulation for Educational Purposes, developed by Fundació Inform.

As part of the Simulated Company 2026–2027 project, financial support has been awarded to 34 simulated companies at VET centres, which will be able to implement this methodology throughout the academic year.

The SEFED programme replicates the operations of a real company in a simulated environment, allowing students to develop professional and transversal skills through hands-on practice, including administrative and commercial management, communication, teamwork, decision-making and interaction with other simulated companies, among others.

Through these grants, the BCN VET Foundation contributes to facilitating the implementation and consolidation of the Simulated Company methodology in VET centres, providing students with more practical learning opportunities that are closer to the dynamics of the working world.

On Tuesday, 15 September, at 12:00 p.m., at the headquarters of the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, the Foundation, as a member of the honorary committee, took part in the voting meeting for the applications submitted for the 2026 DonaTIC Awards.

The objectives of the DonaTIC Awards are to:

· Recognise the role of women in the professional, business and academic fields of information and communication technologies (ICT).

· Highlight role models in society to promote interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

· Promote female participation in technology-related degrees and engineering.

The Awards are divided into eight categories and two subcategories, one of which is intended for a female student pursuing ICT vocational training (VET).

The 12th edition of the DonaTIC Awards ceremony will take place on 19 October 2026. The winners in the different categories will be announced, along with the special mentions for Digital Culture, Cybersecurity and Aerospace.

Follow us on social media, and we will keep you informed.

On 7 September 2026, the Barcelona City Council launched its Dual Vocational Training (VET) programme, welcoming 303 students on intensive dual VET scholarships, from 23 professional profiles and 23 VET centres in Barcelona. They will complete their placement at the City Council on 11 June 2027.

These students will undertake 865 hours of practical training across the various departments and facilities of Barcelona City Council, including municipal districts, area management offices, and municipal institutes covering sports, culture, social services, innovation and technology, finance, housing, parks and gardens, as well as the 106 municipal nursery schools.

This initiative reflects Barcelona City Council’s commitment to vocational training. Since 2013, the Council has trained more than 3,000 VET students, establishing itself as a leading public-sector training organisation. Through this programme, it contributes to improving students’ employability and promotes local government as a potential career path within their professional development.

This week, we warmly welcome Gaia, a student at Institut Lluïsa Cura, who is joining the BCN VET Foundation team to begin her work placement as part of the Dual VET project, developed in collaboration with the Barcelona City Council.

Over the coming months, Gaia will have the opportunity to put the knowledge she has acquired in the classroom into practice, become part of the day-to-day work of our projects and gain hands-on experience in a real professional environment. At the Foundation, we are firmly committed to supporting young talent and recognising the educational value of the dual model as a key tool for facilitating the transition into the labour market.

Would you like to learn more about how this learning model works and the impact it has? You can find all the details and objectives of the project on our website.

From everyone at the Foundation, we wish Gaia a rewarding experience filled with learning and new opportunities. Welcome to the team!

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ALMA participants are entering the final stretch of their preparation phase after months of work and learning. Throughout this period, they have explored city resources and services, reflected on their personal and professional futures, and developed key skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and autonomy through various dynamics and team-building games.

They have also taken part in practical daily-life activities, including cooking and nutrition workshops in real-world settings, sessions on money management and personal organization, and a meeting with alumni from the previous edition, who shared their mobility experiences. With this preparation, the participants are now on the verge of their mobility abroad, where they will put into practice everything they have worked on over the past few months.

The ALMA program, coordinated in Catalonia by the Public Employment Service of Catalonia (SOC), aims to empower young people and facilitate their integration into the labor market, the education system, and society. To achieve this, it provides a tailored pathway combining a preparatory phase, a professional internship experience in another European Union country, and follow-up guidance once the mobility period concludes.

Although the standard enrollment period in July has ended, the Vocational Training admission process remains open. During the first days of September, a new opportunity begins for all students who have not yet been assigned a place.

If you want to start your VET studies this upcoming year and do not have a place yet, note the key dates for the extraordinary vacancy management process so you do not miss your chance to choose a specialty and educational center:

Key Calendar Dates

• Until September 3: Deadline to complete the final pending or open enrollments from the previous period.
• September 7:
  • Publication of Vacancies: The Department of Education and Vocational Training will publish the definitive list of vacant spots on the official Generalitat de Catalunya pre-enrollment portal.
  • Online Application: On this same day, unassigned students must submit their application through the website of their chosen educational center (100% online procedure, no in-person visit required).
• September 8 to 10:
  • Admissions Management: Educational centers will contact applicants directly in the strict order of the virtual queue.
  • Choosing a Place: When your turn arrives, you will be able to select a center and vocational program from the vacancies available at that moment.

How to track the process?

To check updated lists, view details on available offerings, and resolve any questions about the procedure, you can access the official Generalitat de Catalunya portal directly:

👉 Access vacancy information at Preinscripció Gencat

On September 4th, the partners of the Build Your VETer Future project led by the BCN VET Foundation will meet to finish the organization of the fourth prototyping activity of the project in Rovaniemi. A unique, large-scale project that is cutting-edge in Europe and without parallel!

More information about the project:

Build your VETer future