The live enrollment reduces vacant places in vocational training by 3,000.

BarcelonaThe vocational training (FP) registration period ended on September 8. with more than 15,000 vacancies (15,232) and, in August, 14,840 students did not have a placeto the studies they desired. In the last three days, with the live registration process already open, the number of empty places has dropped to 12,000. That is, around 3,000 people have enrolled in vocational training in 72 hours. This was stated by the Minister of Education and Vocational Training, Esther Niubó, from Vilanova i la Geltrú during the first day of post-compulsory studies (baccalaureate and vocational training).

To try to manage these vacancies, on Monday the Department of Education willpublish a map with the available spacesacross the country. According to these data, there are still up to 6,035 places pending in the intermediate level (GM). Regarding the advanced level (GS), the number of vacancies is 5,808.

Despite the vacancies, Niubó celebrated the fact that 71,242 students enrolled in vocational training this year, a "record" figure that increases the figure for 2024 by almost 10,000 students. "It was an unthinkable figure; vocational training has taken a historic leap forward," said the regional minister. The most popular intermediate level programs have been auxiliary care and nursing, with 98% of places filled; microcomputer systems (84%), and administrative management (85%). In the case of the advanced level, early childhood education (88%) and administration and finance (87%) have been the most successful.

In this regard, the minister wanted to clarify that the number of vacant places is also due to the fact that there have been students who, although they initially had a place, have ended up giving it up. This has occurred in two out of ten intermediate-level students. The minister has pointed to several causes that explain this phenomenon: "The double enrollment in vocational training and high school, entering the labor market, taking one of the artistic or sports itineraries or also opting for training in a private center." In the case of higher-level degrees, three out of ten students have dropped out. "We have made a huge effort and we are satisfied. We have redefined the entire pre-registration system and have been able to create places where necessary," Niubó concluded.

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