Antigua and Radio Ecca Renew Agreement for 20 Official Training Scholarships

The collaboration aims to provide access to accredited studies and enhance job prospects for unemployed individuals facing economic vulnerability in the municipality.

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Image of an open book on a desk with the Antigua Town Hall out of focus in the background.

The Antigua Town Hall and Radio Ecca have renewed their agreement to offer 20 scholarships for unemployed individuals over 18 facing economic vulnerability, thereby facilitating access to official training.

The agreement enables beneficiaries to pursue Adult Primary Education (EIPA), Adult Secondary Education (ESPA), and Baccalaureate studies through the ecca.edu platform, leading to official qualifications that can improve their employment opportunities.
The mayor of Antigua, Juan Cabrera, emphasized the importance of this educational support within the municipality, expressing the Town Hall's intention to expand the agreement and increase the budget for future courses to reach more residents. Additionally, municipal facilities will be provided for in-person classes, eliminating the need for travel.
The Councilor for Education, Sebastiana Verde, highlighted that this initiative eases access to studies for adult residents. Radio Ecca utilizes a flexible distance learning methodology that combines remote study with in-person classes, allowing individuals to balance their education with other commitments.
The director of Radio Ecca in Fuerteventura, Carmen Nieves Hernández Díaz, announced that the agreement, which began in 2023, currently has an open enrollment period. Interested individuals can obtain further information by contacting the Antigua Town Hall's Culture Department (928 168 170 or [[email protected]]) or Radio Ecca directly (928 851 117).