This expansion is part of the development of the new island map for Vocational Training, designed to align education with the specific needs of each territory and improve access to training in the non-capital islands. The initiative is part of a broader strategy for the growth of Vocational Training in the Canary Islands, aiming to exceed 52,000 enrolled students next year thanks to 184 new qualifications across the archipelago.

The new offer in La Gomera includes diverse qualifications directly linked to the island's economic and social development. In the Personal Image family, the intermediate-level course in Aesthetics and Beauty is introduced. For the agricultural sector, intermediate-level courses in Natural Environment Exploitation and Conservation and Agroecological Production are added, focusing on sustainable land management.

In the technological field, the intermediate-level course in Microcomputer Systems and Networks is incorporated, available in a blended learning format to facilitate access for residents of any municipality on the island. The Health family expands its catalog with the intermediate-level course in Health Emergencies and the higher-level course in Dietetics. Additionally, the intermediate-level course in Emergencies and Civil Protection is introduced, strengthening qualifications in essential professional profiles for responding to risk situations.

This expansion comes a year after the inauguration of the island's first Integrated Vocational Training Center (CIFP), located in its capital. This center has been a milestone in educational development, allowing for the concentration and coordination of Vocational Training offerings, optimizing resources, and providing more specialized training adapted to local demands. The presence of the CIFP enables students to access a wider variety of courses without needing to travel to other islands, thus helping to retain population and generate opportunities locally.

The growth of Vocational Training in the Canary Islands is supported by a model increasingly connected to the productive sector, with over 5,000 companies collaborating in student training. The system exceeded 47,000 students this academic year and continues to expand its capacity to meet the archipelago's needs.