We recently attended the presentation of the General Prospective Report for 2023-2026 by the Catalonia Agency for VET. The report was presented by Fabian Mohedano and serves as a fundamental tool for the planning and development of Vocational Training in Catalonia.
As part of our efforts to contribute to the VET system in the country, our VET Observatory will continue playing a vital role in providing regional insights and support to the system.
Over 120 intermediate and higher-level training cycle students from 59 centers in Barcelona, the metropolitan area of Barcelona, and Mataró have been selected to participate in international internships at companies located in various cities of the Xarxa FP. Congratulations to the students who have been chosen for this opportunity, and to the educational centers that have participated.
On February 22, the BCN Vocational Training Foundation participated in a session with social agents and territorial services of Barcelona of the Generalitat de Catalunya. The session focused on the situation of special regime teachings by the Coordinator of Art and Design Schools of Catalonia, as well as the presentation of the Professional and Prospective Training map by the Department of Education. Both topics are particularly important in the territorially agreed planning strategy of the VET training offer in the Vegueria territory.
This participation stems from a visit by the Foundation to the delegate of the Government of the Generalitat of Catalonia in Barcelona, Mr. Joan Borràs i Albaroch. He has identified vocational training as one of the priority areas of work for the delegation and has included the BCN VET Foundation as a participant in the specific group that focuses on vocational training in the Vegueria region of Barcelona.
On February 21st, Xarxa FP conducted the second intercultural workshop of the international project with PFI. The workshop covered conflict resolution, assertive communication, and self-awareness. It was a success!
During our meeting with the Planning Commission of the Municipal Council of VET of Barcelona on February 20th, we reviewed the progress of various activities, including the implementation of integrated centers in Barcelona and their deployment process.
The Foundation continues with the 6th edition of the MetropolisFPLab. We have conducted creativity workshops that have helped participants improve their skills, while promoting collaboration and generating innovative ideas. Additionally, participants of the Port de Barcelona challenge have enjoyed a guided tour on a Golondrina, exploring new perspectives and drawing inspiration for their upcoming initiatives.
On February 15th, the BCN VET Foundation participated in the VET and Companies Conference, which was organized by the Department of Education in the Administrative District building of the Generalitat de Catalunya.
During the event, the new VET (Vocational Education and Training) law was discussed, and the new catalogue of Vocational Training services was presented.
Several professional tables were held, including:
The Department of Education’s representatives concluded the conference.
The BCN VET Foundation participates in the organization of the Advanced Factories Awards for the Most Innovative Vocational Training Projects.
These are the criteria that must be met in order to participate:
If you wish to participate, please fill out the registration form before March 27, 2024.
The three winning centers will be announced on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Talent Marketplace of Advanced Factories.
Submitting an application is an excellent opportunity for schools to acknowledge their work and bring their students closer to the most innovative companies in industrial automation, robotics, and industry 4.0.
The BCN VET Foundation collaborates every year in the orientation of young people who participate in the Training Capsules of the Palau Vincles social project of the Palau de la Música.
The Palau Vincles promotes projects and initiatives that aim to promote inclusion and social integration through music.
This year, three training capsules were offered for free during February: Scenotechnics, Audiovisual Production, and Video Game Programming. These were taught by companies and professionals linked to the Palau de la Música.
It is a pilot project aimed at young people from 14 to 18 years old, designed to introduce them to vocational training studies. They can explore crafts from the artistic and technical disciplines that coexist in the Palau de la Música Catalana.
It is an excellent project that offers opportunities for young people to find their way to training and employment.
On January 30th, the second Work with Values conference was held at the central auditorium of Barcelona Activa. This event was a part of the Professional Life Project led by Barcelona Activa in collaboration with the Barcelona Education Consortium and the FemCat Association. InnovaMat and the Paliativo Art Foundation shared their entrepreneurial experiences during the session. Attendees, including students, had the opportunity to ask questions. Additionally, three selected projects from the participating centers were presented. This session was the second in a cycle of three conferences, and a finalist team will be chosen from each one to compete in the Final Gala of Undertake with values.
