On 30 September, the Plenary Session of the Barcelona Economic and Social Council, of which the Foundation is a member, was held. During the session, the Barcelona Socioeconomic Report 2025 was presented. Social partners also took part in the session. The welcome address was delivered by Deputy Mayor Raquel Gil, while the closing remarks were given by Eduard Rojo, President of the Council.
The BCN VET Foundation continues to welcome international students within the framework of the 2026 training mobility programs. On this occasion, the city welcomes a student from Zwolle, in the Netherlands, who will carry out his training stay in Barcelona in the information technology (IT) sector.
This international mobility, promoted with the collaboration of XarxaFP, allows the student to expand their knowledge and acquire professional experience in an international environment, while also promoting the exchange of knowledge and experiences between European educational centers.
The Barcelona Institute of Technology participates in this initiative, contributing to the reception of the student and facilitating the development of their training stay.
These initiatives reinforce the international dimension of vocational training and consolidate Barcelona as a host city for European students, promoting cooperation between educational institutions and learning opportunities in the technological field.
At the BCN VET Foundation we continue to support international mobility as a tool to promote cultural exchange and the enrichment of professional training.
The young participants of the ALMA project are starting a new stage of their itinerary with the international stay in France, Italy and Denmark.
Over the next few weeks, the participants will combine professional internships in companies and entities in the destination country with various cultural and learning activities, which will allow them to get to know their environment, discover the local culture and adapt to life in the new country.
This experience offers them the opportunity to develop professional and personal skills, gain autonomy and broaden their horizons, while living a first-hand experience of European mobility.
With this new stage, they will take another step in their process of personal and professional growth within the framework of the project.
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.
On September 22, within the framework of the ABOQ, Barcelona Agreement for Quality Employment, the Training, Education and Skills Accreditation Table was held.
At this table, we presented the first draft of the work we are doing together with Barcelona Activa, on generational succession in essential jobs: needs analysis and mapping. We also presented the base document and the collection of good practices on microcredentials derived from the working group that we co-coordinate with Barcelona Activa.
Both topics are very relevant in lifelong learning.
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:
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.
The BCN VET Foundation has participated in “Aquí hi ha Talent Catalunya – Edició 2026”, a meeting that highlights the talent, ideas and people who contribute to building a Catalonia with more opportunities. In this context, initiatives such as “La Mejor Cataluña – La Millor Catalunya” invite us to claim what we have and, above all, to focus on people and the ability to generate talent, knowledge and opportunities.
And this is where the role of the BCN VET Foundation takes on its full meaning: connecting training, talent and the business world, generating opportunities for young people and contributing to making Professional Training a lever for social and economic transformation.
Our director-manager Neus Pons participated in the conference organised by AEDIPE and TRIVU, representing this commitment to a VET connected to the needs of the territory, companies and people. A perspective that understands talent not only as a skill, but as an opportunity to transform professional trajectories and build a future.
Because talking about talent in Catalonia means talking about Vocational Training, the companies that collaborate with it, the educational centers, the professionals and, above all, the thousands of people who train and contribute their talent every day. Talent, VET and business: three realities that, when they work together, generate opportunities and move Catalonia forward.
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.
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