- The Minister of Education and Vocational Training, Esther Niubó, used her intervention to emphasise the importance of shared responsibility between companies and educational institutions in building a successful vocational training model that benefits both the workforce and individuals.
- She also underlined the need for an inclusive and flexible vocational education system that can respond to the diverse learning needs of citizens. “Inclusive and equitable vocational education is key to social cohesion and lifelong learning,” she said.
Minister Niubó participated in the EU Council of Education and Culture to advocate the pivotal role of vocational education in both the education system and the country’s economic development.
She highlighted the importance of companies sharing responsibility in training, which is essential to consolidating a model that effectively supports both the productive sector and individual learners.
At the same time, she stressed the need for a vocational education system that is inclusive and flexible, capable of addressing the diverse learning needs of society. “Inclusive and equitable vocational education is vital for social cohesion and lifelong learning,” Niubó emphasised. She added that this requires breaking down remaining barriers to access that affect certain groups, providing tailored support pathways, and strengthening skills accreditation and guidance across all stages of education.
Strengthening links between vocational education, business, and communities
Niubó also insisted on the need to reinforce the connection between vocational education, businesses, and local communities through stable collaboration between training centres, public administrations, and relevant stakeholders.EUCO
