Spain distributes 31.3 million euros to boost vocational training quality

The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved the distribution of 31.3 million euros among the autonomous communities to enhance the quality of Vocational Training (FP) and create two new specialization courses, bringing the total number of such courses since 2019 to 37. Source: infobae

Funding breakdown

The funds are allocated as follows:

• 13.43 million euros for FP projects in innovation, digitalization, collaborative initiatives promoting FP culture in companies, support for SMEs and micro-SMEs, and models of excellence. Source: elespanol
• 9.57 million euros for training and internships for teachers, trainers, advisors, evaluators, tutors, and business prospectors. Source: infobae
• 7.24 million euros for organizing and celebrating the 'Skills Championships' of FP abilities. Source: elespanol
• 1 million euros for student and trainee mobility for stays within and outside Spain. Source: infobae

The execution period runs from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027.

New courses

The Government has also created two new specialization courses: one intermediate level in comprehensive assembly and maintenance of bicycles and personal mobility vehicles, and one advanced level in development of electronic equipment and systems. With these, there are now 37 specialization courses, corresponding to Grade E of the FP System. Source: elespanol