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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

During May 2026, we promoted two new international mobility programmes aimed at management teams and teachers from VET centres in Barcelona, within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme and in collaboration with European partners.

On the one hand, a delegation of management teams and teachers took part in a training stay in Lisbon from 11 to 15 May, organised jointly with the Câmara Municipal de Lisboa, partner of Xarxa FP. The mobility provided an opportunity to learn about the Portuguese education and vocational training system, as well as different models of pedagogical innovation and collaboration with the business sector.

During the stay, participants visited several leading centres and institutions such as Escola de Pavimentação e Jardinagem, ATEC and ETIC – Escola de Tecnologias Inovação e Criação, where they shared experiences related to innovative methodologies, employability and cooperation between education and industry.

At the same time, a delegation of teachers from Initial Vocational Training Programmes (PFI), Basic VET and Second Chance Programmes took part in a training stay in Munich from 18 to 22 May 2026. The mobility offered participants the opportunity to learn about the German vocational education system and educational inclusion and career preparation pathways for young people, while also exchanging methodologies and experiences with European delegations from other cities.

Both mobilities reinforce the commitment to internationalisation, European cooperation and the continuous improvement of vocational education and training through the exchange of knowledge and best practices.

The Department of Education and Vocational Training of the Government of Catalonia will open the pre-enrolment period for intermediate and higher vocational training programmes for the 2026–2027 academic year from 26 May to 1 June 2026. Applications must preferably be submitted online through the official pre-enrolment portal.

Pre-enrolment is mandatory for all students wishing to access a vocational training programme, even if they are continuing at the same educational centre. During this period, applicants must submit their application and attach the necessary identification and academic documentation. Supporting documents may be submitted until 2 June 2026.

Key dates in the process include:

• 22 May: publication of the initial number of available places.
• 26 May – 1 June: application submission period.
• 29 June: publication of provisional scores.
• 10 July: first allocation of places.

It is important to carefully review the entry requirements, the order of preference for programmes and centres, and to submit all documentation within the established deadlines, as late applications will not be accepted.

All updated information regarding the calendar, required documentation and application procedure is available on the official Generalitat pre-enrolment portal.

On Thursday, May 7 at 10 a.m., we participated in the Final Gala of Work with Values held at the Auditorium of Barcelona Activa’s Headquarters.

During the final gala, students presented five finalist projects from five educational centers (Virolai, Deià, Sagrat Cor de Sarrià, Stucom, and Institut Manuel Raspall), featuring an inspiring talk by Cèlia Espanya Serret, digital content creator, and a performance by Xènia Casado, one of the most promising emerging artists in Catalan urban music.

The Gala marked the closing of the Work with Values program, one of the most significant initiatives within the Professional Life Project, in which the Foundation has been a partner for 13 years together with the CEB and Femcat.

Thank you for counting on us, and congratulations on all the achievements accomplished.

The Foundation collaborated in the 10th edition of Advanced Factories AF2026, held from May 5 to 7 at Fira Barcelona, an event that continues to strengthen its position as a benchmark in automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0.

On Thursday the 7th, during the Next-Gen Industry Awards, the organization recognized the Foundation with a special award for promoting industrial competitiveness. We are grateful for this recognition and share it with the educational centers that make industrial talent training possible.

This year, as a new initiative, we organized a Technology Tour for 20 career guidance counselors from the CEB and Barcelona Activa, with the aim of learning more about the professional profiles required by Industry 4.0.

If the industry needs professionals, we must guide young people toward vocational education and training in the industrial sector.

The Erasmus+ PFI project concludes with an international stay in Vejle, in Denmark. Between May 6 and 15, a group of eight students from Barcelona, Madrid and Alcoi took part in an international internship programme adapted to their professional profile at FGU Trekanten.

During the stay, participants were able to develop professional skills in an international environment while also enjoying cultural activities that allowed them to learn about local traditions and customs.

This May, the Fundació BCN Formació Professional has launched a new call for financial support aimed at vocational education and training (VET) centres in Barcelona and its metropolitan area interested in implementing or consolidating a simulated company using the SEFED methodology (Simulated Companies for Educational Purposes).

The Simulated Company project of the Fundació BCN Formació Professional and the Barcelona Metropolitan Area is an innovation project that seeks to complement education with fully practical knowledge and strengthen the transversal skills of VET students, with the aim of facilitating their future integration into the labour market.

The SEFED methodology recreates the operation of a company within the educational centre, offering students a training experience based on the simulation of real administrative and commercial processes, connected to a national and international network of simulated companies.

The call is addressed to all VET centres in Barcelona and its metropolitan area.

The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, 22 June 2026, and applications must be submitted through this FORM.

We encourage you to take part!

We held a new meeting of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, during which updates were provided on the current status of the various projects and initiatives being developed.

During the session, the abbreviated Annual Accounts for the 2025 financial year were also presented and approved, reaffirming the Foundation’s commitment to transparency and good governance.

The meeting also served to welcome Jaume Alzina as a new member of the Board of Trustees, an addition that strengthens the team and its commitment to the Foundation’s objectives.

This May, the final presentations of MetròpolisFPLab will take place, where the 24 finalist teams will present and defend their innovation projects before the participating companies and institutions.

In this edition, 12 companies and institutions have proposed 12 real challenges, with 2 finalist teams for each challenge. After the presentations, each organisation will select one winning team, making a total of 12 winning teams.

The final phase highlights the great work carried out throughout the academic year by the participating students. In total, more than 1,800 students have taken part in this edition of the programme, developing innovative proposals and working on key skills for their professional future.

The grand final will take place next June, when the winning teams of MetròpolisFPLab will be announced.