Canary Islands Education Authorities Announce New 'Intermodular Project' in Vocational Training

The Spanish government’s Canary Islands education authorities have announced the official rollout of a new 'Intermodular Project' component in vocational training programs, starting in the 2025/2026 school year.

Objectives and Focus

• This initiative aims to create a more practical, hands-on learning experience that connects students directly with real-world industry scenarios.
• The project is integrated across all levels of vocational courses—basic, intermediate, and advanced—regardless of format, including both face-to-face and virtual settings.

Key Features

• The project encourages teamwork, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving—skills crucial for today’s dynamic job market.
• Instructors will design challenges tied to specific industry sectors, guiding students to develop innovative solutions that meet sector demands while embedding sustainability and social responsibility.
• The structured phases—planning, development, and final presentation—ensure continuous assessment and active engagement.

Goals and Benefits

• Emphasizing personalized guidance and collaboration, the initiative seeks to boost students’ employability by making their training more relevant and aligned with industry needs.
• This is especially vital given Spain’s pressing skills shortages and youth unemployment.

Overall Impact

"This reform marks a significant step towards a modern, flexible, and industry-connected vocational education system that prepares students for real-world employment challenges."

This initiative represents a forward-looking effort to modernize vocational training and better equip students for the evolving job market.