The call of companies and unions
For years, a common concern has been resonating in Anoia: the insufficiency of resources for the academic training of the staff needed for the local industries. Recently, the Anoia Business Union (UEA) has joined the UGT unions and workers’ commissions to demand significant improvements in vocational training that is offered in the region.
A demand that does not find an answer
In a recent statement, these organizations have asked the Generalitat to create a training cycle of mechanical manufacturing and industrial maintenance. Joan Mateu, President of the UEA, has stated his frustration, noting that current training does not conform to the needs of the labor market. According to Matthew, companies do not get professionals with the right skills, a situation that is aggravated by the shortage of available training places.
The case of students
The problem is evident when it is revealed that last year, 150 young people in the region were left without a place to study electromechanics and industrial maintenance. Matthew is asked of disbelief how it is possible that there are students who want to learn, and at the same time companies with clear needs, without training accessible.
The need for a lobby in Anoia
Francesc Rica, one of the veterans in unionism, says that it is imperative to create a lobby in the region that can defend the training needs before the authorities. According to Rica, Anoia needs a voice that can influence the decisions that affect the region’s educational and educational future.
Improvements in infrastructure and training
Matthew also emphasizes the need to update educational facilities, which, according to him, have not evolved over time. The lack of investments in machinery and resources not only affects the quality of teaching, but also forces companies to look for talent outside the region, with the additional costs that this implies.
The unions’ vision
Alfred Simó, Secretary General of Workers’ Commissions in Anoia, coincides with the concern about the current situation of vocational training. Recently, the Department of Education seemed ready to make changes, but there has been a stagnation that generates restlessness again. The lack of increasing places and resources for training workshops is a reality that worries many.
Disorientation of young people
Simon also emphasizes that many young people who go to the unions seek guidance, showing a disoriented worker profile. Without a clear direction to high demand specialties, future professionals are trapped in an inappropriate circle of training.
An uncertain future
Rica ends with a message of concern about the general disenchantment that is perceived in the region. With a high unemployment rate and a potential that is not taking advantage of, it is essential that authorities take immediate measures to ensure that Anoia young people can access the employment opportunities they really need. The solution goes through a deep review of the current training system, with special attention to the needs of the industrial sector.