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The crucial training initiative, belonging to the Department of Educational Development and Vocational Training of the Junta, has been promoted by the Departments of Education and Sports and will take place at IES Reyes Católicos, serving as a learning forum for participants to develop a strong and consistent cover letter for their entry into the professional market with the highest chances of success. Enrollment can be done at the school’s office from June 9 to 20. This is a theoretical and practical cross-sectional training for 4 months and 410 hours, including hands-on experience in companies, with a maximum of 15 spots. For more information, visit the website certificadoprofesional@iesreyescatolicos.es.
Among the established requirements, being of legal age, holding a Baccalaureate degree or equivalent, or a vocational training certificate are highlighted. The academic activities are scheduled to start on September 2 and run until December 19.
The Vélez-Málaga City Council, through its Education and Sports Departments, has launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing the training for young people entering the job market gradually, equipping them with the necessary concepts and tools for entering the professional environment with the best possible guarantees of job market access. Therefore, the project «Management and Coordination of Educational Leisure Activities for Children and Youth» has been initiated as an official public training proposal in the field of professional employability. The registration period will run from June 9 to 20 and can be requested at the secretariat of IES Reyes Católicos, the venue for the training.
The Professional Certification, belonging to the Department of Educational Development and Vocational Training of the Andalusian Government, and driven by the Education and Sports Departments of the Vélez-Málaga City Council, endorses the accreditation of participants in improving employability and seeking job opportunities related to children’s and youth leisure activities.
Education Councilor, Lourdes Piña, has shared details of a «very interesting» proposal aimed at young people acquiring the foundational knowledge and labor resources necessary for their performance in a professional segment with numerous alternatives, as they work with our youngest and growing neighbors, who have specific needs that must be addressed to cater to this younger user demographic.
«We want our younger neighbors to have the opportunity to enter the job market, and that’s why we promote these initiatives, as preparation is essential in today’s world to enjoy a wide range of professional opportunities.» It is worth mentioning that this professional development chapter adds to similar projects like lifeguard courses also taking place in our locality.
On the sports front, Sports Councilor, Manuel Gutiérrez, has emphasized the excellent sports health exhibited by our younger citizens, evident from the significant successes achieved in various disciplines every weekend. He has highlighted the pivotal role this certification plays in fostering young people’s professional development, underscoring the benefits of enrolling in a training program that will provide a strong cover letter for job opportunities in this sector.
Representatives from IES Reyes Católicos, Julie Delachet and Carlos Fernández, have participated in the presentation. The latter, project coordinator, has emphasized the benefits of a training initiative that includes not only theoretical content but also a dual preparation phase in companies, creating a robust and comprehensive program that will allow students to interact with the professional sector during their time in companies to apply the acquired knowledge.
The professional certification program, comprising a theoretical-practical dynamic spread over 410 hours with real work actions in companies, has a maximum allocation of 15 spots, accessible through registration at the secretariat of IES Reyes Católicos, with prior appointments requested through the center’s website.
The academic activities are set to commence on September 2, running for four months until December 19. As it is classified as a level 3 professional certification (maximum level), the established requirements include being of legal age, holding a Baccalaureate degree or equivalent, or a vocational training certificate. For further information, access certificadoprofesional@iesreyescatolicos.es.
The ongoing training, entirely free due to its official and public nature, is closely linked to various services provided by the Vélez-Málaga City Council, as it is part of the range of recreational and sports extracurricular activities, camps, or youth hostel management, all aimed at fostering comprehensive learning in different cognitive areas for our younger neighbors.
The Professional Certification «Management and Coordination of Educational Leisure Activities for Children and Youth» not only serves as a learning environment with a strong focus on job market integration but also as a forum taking place for the first time in Vélez-Málaga municipality, representing a professional accreditation with free official identification. «I encourage all interested young people to participate as it can be an interesting reference point in terms of professional opportunities,» concluded Education Councilor Lourdes Piña.
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