- The call continues its sustained growth and strengthens its nationwide reach, setting a new record in the number of submitted projects.
- In this edition, 202 applications were received—22% more than in 2025—from 181 educational institutions.
Fundación CaixaBank Dualiza and FPEmpresa have selected the 28 best guidance projects towards Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the 7th edition of the Dualiza Orienta Call, an initiative aimed at promoting new ways of bringing VET closer to students through practical experiences, technology, and competency-based guidance.
The call continues its sustained growth and strengthens its nationwide reach, setting a new record in the number of submitted projects. In this edition, 202 applications were received—22% more than in 2025—from 181 educational institutions.
Catalonia, the Valencian Community, and Andalusia remain the regions with the highest number of proposals, while Madrid, the Canary Islands, and Murcia have doubled the number of projects submitted compared to the previous edition.
More real-life experiences, technology, and personalised guidance
The projects submitted reflect a clear evolution in the guidance model: more experiential activities, greater curricular integration, an increasing focus on talent and competencies, and a stronger role for guidance counsellors in the initiatives presented.
In fact, initiatives that promote active student participation are becoming more established through visits to VET centres and open days. Innovative formats based on real-life experiences—such as podcasts, video podcasts, and gamified activities—are also expanding. Methodologies based on interests, competencies, and AI tools are growing, as are projects developed across multiple sessions integrated into tutoring. Peer mentoring is gaining importance, with VET students acting as role models, and the use of physical or digital “passports” is becoming established as a tracking tool. In addition, Basic VET is taking on an increasingly prominent role, both as a guiding group and as a key audience in facilitating the transition to Intermediate Level VET.
Territorial diversity and sector representation
The 28 selected projects come from 16 autonomous communities, reinforcing the national scope of the call. Catalonia leads the selection with five initiatives, followed by the Basque Country and the Valencian Community (three each), and Extremadura (two). Andalusia, the Canary Islands, and Madrid also have two selected projects each.
The proposals cover a wide range of professional fields. There is a stronger presence of initiatives linked to STEAM areas, but also projects from sectors such as agriculture, hospitality, socio-cultural services, maritime-fishing, and services.
Among the selected actions, the following stand out:
- The integration of simulators, virtual reality, or “Reality Lab”-type environments.
- The development of STEAM challenges and practical workshops connected to the productive environment.
- The promotion of competency-based guidance and the ambassador role of VET students.
- Strengthening links with companies, alumni, and local stakeholders.
- Promoting gender equality in sectors with a gender participation gap.
Of the selected centres, 24 are public and 4 are state-funded private schools, and 18 are part of the FPEmpresa network.
A well-established call as a benchmark in VET guidance
Dualiza Orienta has become one of the leading initiatives in the field of educational guidance towards Vocational Education and Training. Over its seven editions, it has supported projects that connect educational centres, companies, and the productive environment, bringing professions closer to students through real and contextualised experiences.
The continuous growth in applications, territorial diversity, and the methodological quality of the proposals confirm the maturity and impact of this call.
You can consult all the information and the list of selected projects at the following link.
Author: The Association of Vocational Training Centres, FPEmpresa, Communications Team