Within the framework of the FP Pyme Program, co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF+), the Cabildo de Lanzarote and the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, the Chamber of Commerce of Lanzarote and La Graciosa promotes with this course the implementation on the island of Intensive Dual Vocational Training. This modality, supported by the FP regulations approved in 2022, represents a further step in the practical qualification of students by increasing their direct link with the productive sector.
Unlike the conventional format, Intensive Dual FP allows the training stay in the company to be extended up to 50% of the two years of study. The relationship between the student and the entity is formalized through an alternating training contract, a voluntary model for companies, teachers, and students that is a standard of success in leading FP countries such as Germany, Austria, or Switzerland. After its launch on other islands of the archipelago, the system is starting in Lanzarote due to the clear interest of educational centers and local companies.
Competitive advantages and retention of island talent
The advantages of Intensive Dual FP are numerous. On the one hand, it encourages young people to continue studying, and to avoid entering the labor market prematurely without prior training. On the other hand, it facilitates companies in retaining and ultimately hiring good students permanently. Furthermore, this modality brings rigor to the relationship, stimulating the commitment of both parties.
With the aim of maximizing the guarantees of success for participating companies, Lanzarote will adapt the model successfully implemented on other islands: selection will be exclusively for second-year students who demonstrate personal maturity and high academic performance, supported by a prior process of interviews by the company.
Economic incentives and reduction of hiring costs
The alternating training contract includes remuneration usually linked to the Minimum Interprofessional Wage and offers practically zero cost in Social Security contributions for companies with fewer than 250 employees. Likewise, if the SME decides to hire the student indefinitely after their training period, they may be eligible for an annual bonus on social security of 1,500 euros for hiring men and 1,800 euros for hiring women.
From the Chamber, a continuous effort is maintained to support Intensive Dual Vocational Training with the aim of mitigating the deficit of trained professionals in key areas of the island ecosystem, especially in the hospitality and tourism sector, where the current enrollment figures are insufficient for the sector's real demand.
Practical Workshop at Hotel Lancelot
In order to resolve all operational doubts about the implementation of Intensive Dual Vocational Training, the Chamber has organized a practical working day on November 18th at the Hotel Lancelot (Arrecife) as part of the FP Pyme Program.
The program includes a first block for teaching staff from 09:00 to 11:30. After the session, a networking coffee will be held, conceived as a space for meeting and exchanging experiences between the teaching staff and business representatives. From 12:00 to 13:00, the session for companies will take place, also open to teaching staff attendance.
About the FP Pyme Program
This workshop is part of the FP Pyme Program promoted by the Chambers of Commerce of Spain to strengthen the quality of the dual training system. The program is co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF+), the Cabildo de Lanzarote, and the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, providing technical support, advice, and guidance to companies to facilitate the integration of young talents into the labor market.
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