On April 11th, we organized a #StartupPitch event at INS Provençana in collaboration with Netmentora. The event was an enriching experience that provided a platform for various talented and creative individuals to showcase their ideas. It brought together 5 startups from diverse sectors, all aspiring to be a part of the bootcamp phase of the Netmentora network. We congratulate all the participating startups and wish them the best of luck.

During the event, we showcased the activities carried out by our foundation, with a particular focus on the FP Emprèn and FP Consolida awards. Towards the end of the event, we had the opportunity to visit the business nursery, which won the 2023 FP Cosolida Award. This nursery is part of the Blue Container project, where the company Blue Container Project is situated. The latter was created by students from Provençana who were winners of the Metropolis FP Lab Arquima challenge.

A ‘Practical Guide for an Effective Board of Trustees, leading foundations in the 21st century’ was presented on April 10 at the auditorium of La Pedrera. The guide was developed by the Catalan Coordinator of Foundations, of which we are a member. It is a helpful publication that tackles important issues affecting over 2,000 active foundations in the country, focusing on governance and the legal responsibilities that come with being a patron.

On April 8th, the Foundation Board of Trustees held a meeting at the assembly hall of the IMEB. The main item on the agenda was the unanimous approval of the 2023 annual accounts. During the session, the Board reviewed the first quarter of 2024 and engaged in a discussion on the current state of vocational training, particularly with regards to dual vocational training. The new VET law requires dual vocational training to be extended to all VET, and this was a topic of significant discussion. Additionally, the Board also discussed the logistics involved with international mobility.

What measures can local administrations take to encourage the implementation of Dual VET in their area?

The Educaweb portal has recently published a monograph on the subject of Dual VET. We have contributed with an article that discusses the role of local public administrations in creating an ecosystem that supports Dual VET in their region.

Over time, these administrations have become increasingly important in the development of Dual VET, and have the potential to be a valuable partner in this field.

We invite you to read our article, and to explore the report in which it is featured. This monograph contains a range of interesting interviews and opinions on the subject of Dual VET. It is definitely worth a read if you are interested in this topic:

https://www.educaweb.com/noticia/2024/02/29/pueden-hacer-administraciones-locales-potenciar-fp-dual-su-territorio-21492/

The Subcommittee on Dual VET of Barcelona City Council is composed of representatives from the Barcelona City Council, the Department of Education, the BCN VET Foundation, and the Barcelona Education Consortium. The subcommittee is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the City Council’s Dual Vocational Training Program, which serves as a training company. The 2023-24 academic year has almost 300 spots, with a budget of 1,171,780 euros. The aim is to provide students with hands-on experience in the organization and a better understanding of how the Public Administration works. There are 22 professional profiles available for students, with a total of 207 women and 77 men enrolled so far.

This project is a clear commitment to Dual VET as a generator of quality employment.

The BCN VET Foundation is collaborating with Barcelona Activa to celebrate International Women’s Day with the event called “Discover the Professional Path of Pioneering Women in Challenging Sectors“.

It aims to showcase how women from different generations are breaking into traditionally male-dominated fields such as construction, aeronautics, and maritime.

The event is an opportunity for attendees to share their experiences and help build a more equitable future for the next generation.

The event will take place on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 4 pm to 6 pm. (16h a 18h)
Prior registration is required:

https://treball.barcelonactiva.cat/porta22/cat/activitats/edit-ws/mtc357–descobreix-el-cami-professional-de-dones-pioneres-en-sectors-desafiants-nou.do?idActivitat=1312737

On February 26th, the General Report of Prospective of Catalonia was presented at the headquarters of the Public Agency for Vocational Training and Qualification of Catalonia. This report is designed to guide the planning of basic services in the FPCAT system on a quadrennial basis. The aim of this planning is to increase the competitiveness of the productive fabric, enhance the qualifications of individuals, and create more and better employment opportunities that promote integration and stability for working people.

The planning process will be integrated, evidence-based, inclusive and gender-based, providing a general framework for the FPCAT sectors that will enable more focused work in the territory.

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.

Together with Xarxa FP, we are currently in Viborg where the three teams of the EU Water Challenge are working on their prototypes with the help of experts in 3D printing and prototyping, the projects are shaping up to be able to test them.