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Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Regional Government promotes regional survey of Basic Education students' vocational interests
Regional Government promotes regional survey of Basic Education students' vocational interests
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Azores win 16 medals at National Skills Championship
Azores win 16 medals at National Skills Championship
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Twenty trainees from Azorean vocational schools participate in 46th National Skills Championship
Twenty trainees from Azorean vocational schools participate in 46th National Skills Championship
December 20, 2024
Regional Government promotes regional survey of Basic Education students' vocational interests
November 18, 2024
Azores win 16 medals at National Skills Championship
November 11, 2024
Twenty trainees from Azorean vocational schools participate in 46th National Skills Championship
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Nota de Imprensa
December 20, 2024
Regional Government promotes regional survey of Basic Education students' vocational interests
Next year, the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Employment and Vocational Training Observatory, will promote a regional survey among Basic Education students, specifically 8th and 9th graders in regional schools, to identify their vocational interests and potential decisions after completing this cycle of studies. The results will be used as a tool to support Azorean Vocational Schools in proposing, providing and opening new level 4 vocational courses, stated the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, at the diploma award ceremony for the Tourism Training School (EFTA) graduates. ‘’Similar to the survey conducted in 2023, valid for two years, this new study is intended to support vocational schools in defining a range of courses tailored to young people's interests and the needs of the labour market as a complement to the surveys conducted by schools among students and employers,‘’ she explained. Maria João Carreiro emphasised that the number of new students in Vocational Education at Vocational Schools has increased in the Azores since 2022, "a positive trend reflecting the confidence that this educational path is generating among young people and parents today." "Regional economy needs qualified young people with the skills acquired in vocational education at vocational schools," she emphasised, praising the Azorean Government's joint work with vocational schools to establish the strategic importance of this form of education. The Regional Secretary also mentioned the public recognition of the quality and excellence of Vocational Education in the Azores, mentioning as an example the 18 medals won this year by Azorean trainees in the National Skills Championship and the victory of trainees André Ferreira, Carolina Gaspar and André Pacheco, from EFTA, in the "Young Culinary Talent" 2024 competition. "Among the trainees from Azorean Vocational Schools are national champions in areas such as Web Technologies, Confectionary, Caring, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Mobile Application Development or Accounting. These achievements make us all proud and confirm that vocational education is a choice that leads students to good results," she said. According to the government official, young people completing level 4 courses now benefit from increased support for hiring and settling in the Azores, through measures such as CONTRATAR and the "+ Youth" package. More than twenty EFTA trainees received their level 4 diploma, which confers double certification, in Restaurant/Bar and Culinary/Confectionary. Maria João Carreiro urged them to "stay in the Region and contribute to the promotion of tourism in the Azores by putting into practice the excellent training they received at EFTA." The ceremony was also attended by the President of the AVEA Board, Eládio Braga, the Regional Director for Vocational Training and Employment, Renato Medeiros, and representatives of public and private organisations that are partners of the Azores Tourism Training School.
December 20, 2024
Regional Government promotes regional survey of Basic Education students' vocational interests
Next year, the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Employment and Vocational Training Observatory, will promote a regional survey among Basic Education students, specifically 8th and 9th graders in regional schools, to identify their vocational interests and potential decisions after completing this cycle of studies. The results will be used as a tool to support Azorean Vocational Schools in proposing, providing and opening new level 4 vocational courses, stated the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, at the diploma award ceremony for the Tourism Training School (EFTA) graduates. ‘’Similar to the survey conducted in 2023, valid for two years, this new study is intended to support vocational schools in defining a range of courses tailored to young people's interests and the needs of the labour market as a complement to the surveys conducted by schools among students and employers,‘’ she explained. Maria João Carreiro emphasised that the number of new students in Vocational Education at Vocational Schools has increased in the Azores since 2022, "a positive trend reflecting the confidence that this educational path is generating among young people and parents today." "Regional economy needs qualified young people with the skills acquired in vocational education at vocational schools," she emphasised, praising the Azorean Government's joint work with vocational schools to establish the strategic importance of this form of education. The Regional Secretary also mentioned the public recognition of the quality and excellence of Vocational Education in the Azores, mentioning as an example the 18 medals won this year by Azorean trainees in the National Skills Championship and the victory of trainees André Ferreira, Carolina Gaspar and André Pacheco, from EFTA, in the "Young Culinary Talent" 2024 competition. "Among the trainees from Azorean Vocational Schools are national champions in areas such as Web Technologies, Confectionary, Caring, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Mobile Application Development or Accounting. These achievements make us all proud and confirm that vocational education is a choice that leads students to good results," she said. According to the government official, young people completing level 4 courses now benefit from increased support for hiring and settling in the Azores, through measures such as CONTRATAR and the "+ Youth" package. More than twenty EFTA trainees received their level 4 diploma, which confers double certification, in Restaurant/Bar and Culinary/Confectionary. Maria João Carreiro urged them to "stay in the Region and contribute to the promotion of tourism in the Azores by putting into practice the excellent training they received at EFTA." The ceremony was also attended by the President of the AVEA Board, Eládio Braga, the Regional Director for Vocational Training and Employment, Renato Medeiros, and representatives of public and private organisations that are partners of the Azores Tourism Training School.
Nota de Imprensa
November 18, 2024
Azores win 16 medals at National Skills Championship
Trainees from Azorean Vocational Schools won 16 medals at the 46th National Championship - Skills Portugal, including seven gold medals, five silver medals, three bronze medals, a medal for the best trainee in the Region and two distinctions of excellence. The closing ceremony of the largest national education and training event took place on Saturday at Europarque in Santa Maria da Feira, where the quality and excellence of vocational education at Vocational Schools was once again confirmed, stressed the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment. Maria João Carreiro, who accompanied the participants as they left Ponta Delgada for Porto on Monday, November 11, considered the Azorean participation "extremely positive for the young people's career, the promotion of vocational schools and regional companies." "On behalf of the Azorean Government, I express my deep recognition and admiration for these young people who decided to put their skills to the test in a demanding competition where they achieved excellent results as a result of the preparation they undertook with their teachers and vocational schools," she said. The Regional Secretary highlighted how "proud we are to have the best in the most diverse professional areas in the Azores," including seven national champions. This demonstrates that the Region "has managed to create the conditions to train the best of the best in the country." "Azorean companies need to get closer to vocational schools and be an increasingly active part of young people's training programmes, as they are the ones who will add value to companies with their skills and potential to make a difference," she said. Twenty Azorean trainees attending EPROSEC School, MEP - Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Ponta Delgada Vocational School, EPPV-Praia da Vitória Vocational School, ENTA - Azores School of New Technologies and CQA - Azores Training Centre took part in the largest national education and training event. The Azorean delegation at the National Skills Championship also included 12 teachers/judges, in addition to the team leader, António José Paquete, a teacher at CQA, to whom Maria João Carreiro thanked "for the excellent work they have done to maximise the talent and skills of young trainees." Results of Azorean participants at the 46th National Skills Championship: GOLD medals Web Technologies: Nelson Ponte (EPROSEC) Confectionary: Guilherme Vasconcelos (EPPV) Caring: Laura Gonçalves (MEP) Cloud Computing: Daniel Pimentel (ENTA) Cybersecurity: João Vieira (ENTA) Application Development for Mobile Devices: Rodrigo Anjos (EPROSEC) Accounting: Matilde Ferreira (EPROSEC) SILVER Medals Mobile Robotics: Gonçalo Botelho and Henrique Miranda (CQA) Restaurant and Bar Service: Gonçalo Gil (EPPV) Computer Network Management: Marco Melo (ENTA) Application Development for Mobile Devices: Francisco Pinto (EPROSEC) BRONZE Medals Culinary: Gilberto Frazon (EPPV) Web Technologies: Leandro Amaral (EPROSEC) Cybersecurity: Diogo Pacheco (ENTA) Distinctions of Excellence Electricity and Electrical Installations: Samuel Gata (CQA) Cloud Computing: Rafael Raposo (ENTA) Best of the Region Medal: Web Technologies: Nelson Ponte (EPROSEC)
November 18, 2024
Azores win 16 medals at National Skills Championship
Trainees from Azorean Vocational Schools won 16 medals at the 46th National Championship - Skills Portugal, including seven gold medals, five silver medals, three bronze medals, a medal for the best trainee in the Region and two distinctions of excellence. The closing ceremony of the largest national education and training event took place on Saturday at Europarque in Santa Maria da Feira, where the quality and excellence of vocational education at Vocational Schools was once again confirmed, stressed the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment. Maria João Carreiro, who accompanied the participants as they left Ponta Delgada for Porto on Monday, November 11, considered the Azorean participation "extremely positive for the young people's career, the promotion of vocational schools and regional companies." "On behalf of the Azorean Government, I express my deep recognition and admiration for these young people who decided to put their skills to the test in a demanding competition where they achieved excellent results as a result of the preparation they undertook with their teachers and vocational schools," she said. The Regional Secretary highlighted how "proud we are to have the best in the most diverse professional areas in the Azores," including seven national champions. This demonstrates that the Region "has managed to create the conditions to train the best of the best in the country." "Azorean companies need to get closer to vocational schools and be an increasingly active part of young people's training programmes, as they are the ones who will add value to companies with their skills and potential to make a difference," she said. Twenty Azorean trainees attending EPROSEC School, MEP - Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Ponta Delgada Vocational School, EPPV-Praia da Vitória Vocational School, ENTA - Azores School of New Technologies and CQA - Azores Training Centre took part in the largest national education and training event. The Azorean delegation at the National Skills Championship also included 12 teachers/judges, in addition to the team leader, António José Paquete, a teacher at CQA, to whom Maria João Carreiro thanked "for the excellent work they have done to maximise the talent and skills of young trainees." Results of Azorean participants at the 46th National Skills Championship: GOLD medals Web Technologies: Nelson Ponte (EPROSEC) Confectionary: Guilherme Vasconcelos (EPPV) Caring: Laura Gonçalves (MEP) Cloud Computing: Daniel Pimentel (ENTA) Cybersecurity: João Vieira (ENTA) Application Development for Mobile Devices: Rodrigo Anjos (EPROSEC) Accounting: Matilde Ferreira (EPROSEC) SILVER Medals Mobile Robotics: Gonçalo Botelho and Henrique Miranda (CQA) Restaurant and Bar Service: Gonçalo Gil (EPPV) Computer Network Management: Marco Melo (ENTA) Application Development for Mobile Devices: Francisco Pinto (EPROSEC) BRONZE Medals Culinary: Gilberto Frazon (EPPV) Web Technologies: Leandro Amaral (EPROSEC) Cybersecurity: Diogo Pacheco (ENTA) Distinctions of Excellence Electricity and Electrical Installations: Samuel Gata (CQA) Cloud Computing: Rafael Raposo (ENTA) Best of the Region Medal: Web Technologies: Nelson Ponte (EPROSEC)