Good practice:

The history of Mecanicas Bolea increasing industrial resilience: the generation of Mechanics in Nava

Problem Addressed:

The sectors hit by the current economical and social situation are the young and unemployed people in Cartagena as well as in the Region of Murcia and all Spain

Naval, Assembly and Maintenance industrial sectors have a lack of high-skilled professionals.

Mecanicas Bolea initiative is part of an internal Strategic Plan to develop professional that can afford the employment opportunities of today and the near future.

How Objectives are reached:

The objective of training was reached after theoretical and practical classes, the 100 % employment of all of the attendees was reached after 120 hours of practices in our Company, most of the 60% in our different divisions and 40% in other Companies in the Cartagena area.

Cost of developing and rolling out each Programme edition (10 weeks):
- Consultant Company in charge of designing the program, looking for trainers, selection of participants:
- Trainers,: € 21,000
- Rental of spaces : € 13,500
- Materials: € 20,700
Total cost:: € 55,200

Concrete outcomes include:
In 2018, the 100% of students got a contract in Mecánicas Bolea for at least one year.
In 2019, the 50% of students got a contract in Mecánicas Bolea and the other 50% in Cartagena´s area Companies.
More than 25 students that have now and employment and more capabilities to improve their working options

Difficulties in extend to other working skills needed
To find the appropriate professors and practical trainers
To motivate students to follow the courses.
Bureaucratic difficulties to get the approval “go ahead” from all the stakeholders.

It is a replicable initiative that each time need less investment.
Need of skilled people in assembly, maintenance, repair, etc., is growing.
Interesting experience in the participation of private Companies with Regional Employment and Training Institutions.