28/07/2026
What Are Reskilling and Upskilling? Learning to Adapt to Change
The job market is evolving at an increasingly rapid pace. Digitalisation, new ways of working, and the constant emergence of new technologies mean that professional skills must continuously evolve. In this context, concepts such as reskilling and upskilling have become essential for maintaining employability and successfully facing new professional challenges. But what do these terms
27/07/2026
Interview with Miquel Àngel Prats Fernández, Teacher, Educational Psychologist, and PhD in Education
1. After more than two decades of experience, how would you say the way we understand education and training in Catalonia has evolved? What have been the most significant changes? I believe we have moved from viewing education and training as a stage of life to understanding them as a continuous process. Twenty years ago,
15/07/2026
Catalan Government Opens the 2026 Grant Call to Strengthen Representative Organizations in the Retail Sector
The Government of Catalonia, through the Consortium for Trade, Crafts and Fashion (CCAM), has launched the 2026 Support Program for Representative Organizations in the Retail Sector, a grant scheme designed to enhance the competitiveness of Catalonia’s retail industry by strengthening its leading sector organizations. Applications may be submitted from 9:00 a.m. on July 15 until
09/07/2026
2026 TU+1 Programme Call Opens: Up to €21,762 to Hire Staff on Permanent Contracts
The Government of Catalonia (Generalitat de Catalunya) has launched the 2026 call for applications for the TU+1 Programme, a grant scheme designed to help self-employed professionals and single-member limited liability companies (SLUs) with no employees hire their first worker on a permanent contract. Applications can be submitted from 9:00 a.m. on July 10, 2026, until
26/06/2026
It Has Never Been Easier to Start a Business… Nor More Important to Stand Out
Creating a website, designing a brand, writing content for social media, developing a business plan, or analyzing a market. Just a few years ago, these tasks required time, specialized expertise, and often a significant investment. Today, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), a single person can accomplish them in a matter of hours. Technology is removing
23/06/2026
Interview with Albert Cañigueral, Expert in Technology and Social Impact
1. We are living through a period of great excitement around artificial intelligence. How would you assess the level of AI adoption among Catalan SMEs? What are the main barriers to entry? “Catalan SMEs” are a very large and diverse group, so it is probably worth distinguishing between different types of companies. Based on what
27/05/2026
Leading Organizations in the Labor Inclusion of People with Disabilities
Training has become a key tool for facilitating access to the labor market for people with disabilities. In Catalonia, an increasing number of companies and organizations are promoting programs aimed at improving employability, adapting professional skills, and creating real opportunities for workforce inclusion. In an increasingly digitalized and specialized labor market, collaboration between companies, foundations,
26/05/2026
Interview with Dolors Garcia Martínez, Director of Inserta Empleo Catalonia
“Self-employment is a real path to autonomy and professional development for many people with disabilities.” 1. What are currently the main areas of work of Inserta Empleo in Catalonia to promote the labor market inclusion of people with disabilities? At Inserta Empleo, we work with a comprehensive approach to labor inclusion. This means supporting each
