Canary Islands Vocational Training Cooperation Agreement

Overview

The Canary Islands' Education Department and Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council have formalized a four-year cooperation agreement to facilitate vocational training students' work placements in local companies and organizations.

This collaboration aims to:

• Expand practical training opportunities for students enrolled in public vocational education centers across the islands.
• Reinforce the dual education model which integrates classroom learning with real-world experience.

Responsibilities

• The municipalities will promote and support:
  • Control, safety, and legal compliance of training activities within their facilities.
• The Education Department will:
  • Manage the organization and formal arrangement of placements.
  • Sign specific agreements with companies.

Both parties are committed to:

• Ensure student safety
• Proper supervision
• Adherence to labor rules

Alignment and Goals

This initiative aligns with national laws emphasizing the importance of work-based learning in vocational education, helping students acquire essential workplace skills and improve their employment prospects.

• Reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships between educational institutions and local businesses.
• Aims for a more practical, employment-oriented education system in Spain.

Funding and Duration

• The agreement does not involve funding.
• It aims to create richer training experiences without additional financial burden.
• It fosters closer ties between education and industry.
• The partnership is set to run until 2029, with provisions for renewal and adjustment.