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More than half of students at a municipal school in Usera find work after vocational training
Usera is becoming one of Madrid's employment hubs thanks to vocational training. More than half of the students at the Municipal School of Green Employment and Trades have found stable work after attending its classes, according to data from Madrid City Council.
The centre is committed to practical, direct training focused on high-demand sectors such as plumbing, electricity and bricklaying. In its workshops, students work in real conditions, learning from day one with the materials and tools of the trade.
The student profile is diverse. Many are young people seeking their first job opportunity or people who have arrived in the city and need to enter the labour market. The training includes both technical skills and adaptation to the professional environment, which facilitates rapid entry into work.
The model connects directly with companies that need to fill vacancies. The shortage of qualified labour in these sectors means that many students obtain stable contracts, in some cases even before completing their training.
In addition, market developments are generating new opportunities. Fields such as building renovation and the energy transition are driving specialist profiles in climate-control systems and sustainable plumbing, expanding job prospects.
More residents can access stable employment without needing lengthy studies, learning a trade with real prospects. Companies find the profiles they need, which reduces unfilled vacancies in essential services. This also translates into more local economic activity and greater stability for people living in the area.
In a short time, the centre has become a direct route between training and employment, adapted to the real pace of the city.