CaixaBank Dualiza and the Asociación de Centros de Formación Profesional FPEmpresa have launched the 9th Ayudas Dualiza Call for Proposals, which this year increases its funding to €460,000. These funds are aimed at supporting vocational training (VET) projects developed jointly by educational centers and collaborating entities.

The main objective of this initiative is to promote dual training by strengthening the connection between the educational system and the business sector, thereby improving students’ employability through practical and collaborative experiences.

The call will be open from September 30 to October 14, and the selected projects will be announced in December. Applications can be submitted through the website: https://www.caixabankdualiza.es.

NEW FEATURES IN THE 9TH EDITION

This new edition introduces significant improvements:

• A new project categorization, distinguishing between local initiatives (up to €10,000) and network projects between different autonomous communities (up to €25,000).
• A simplified evaluation matrix, focused on innovation, effective collaboration, result transfer, and local impact.
• Additional free training for project managers to help them communicate their project’s development, learnings, and outcomes. Furthermore, the strategic objectives of the call have been redefined. They now include the promotion of educational innovation, sustainability, teacher upskilling, and contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

COMMITMENT TO VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Since its inception, the Ayudas Dualiza have supported more than 250 projects across Spain, benefiting thousands of students in areas such as IT, mechatronics, chemistry, commerce, and winemaking. These projects have helped bring VET closer to strategic sectors, creating synergies between educational institutions and businesses that result in more specialized training aligned with the real needs of the labor market.

Paula San Luis, Director of CaixaBank Dualiza, emphasized that “this call is a key tool to bring educational centers closer to companies and provide teachers with resources that improve student training, especially in a context where VET is gaining more importance due to the demand for new workers and the need to update the skills of those already in the labor market.”

For his part, Luis García Domínguez, President of FPEmpresa, stressed that “collaboration between schools and companies is essential to define a quality VET system adapted to the challenges of the future.” He also pointed out that each year, the call “demonstrates vocational training’s engagement with society’s challenges, allowing us to progress and create new learning models.”

The call also strengthens its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting initiatives that place people, the planet, and prosperity at the core of each proposal. Special consideration will be given to the social, environmental, and economic impact of the projects, as well as their potential to transform communities and create employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

With this initiative, CaixaBank Dualiza and FPEmpresa reaffirm their commitment to a more connected, transformative, and future-oriented VET system. The call has become a national benchmark for driving innovative projects that strengthen Spain’s vocational training ecosystem.

In addition to this call, CaixaBank Dualiza continues to carry out initiatives nationwide to raise awareness about the value of VET, including technical workshops, sectoral meetings, and career guidance programs. These efforts reinforce VET’s role as a driver of social cohesion and economic development.

The 9th Ayudas Dualiza Call presents an opportunity for educational centers and their strategic partners to promote projects with real impact—addressing today’s challenges and preparing students for the demands of the future.

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