Spanish Schools Boost Inclusive Entrepreneurship with New Educational Programs
Two Spanish educational initiatives, 'Enseñar para Emprender' in Tenerife and 'Empresa Familiar en las Aulas' in Asturias, are advancing inclusive entrepreneurship education for students.
- • The 13th edition of 'Enseñar para Emprender' involves 125 centers in Tenerife, including 40 serving students with disabilities.
- • Students showcase cooperative projects and prototypes developed during the school year.
- • The 'Empresa Familiar en las Aulas' program in Oviedo educates students about the significance of family businesses.
- • Both initiatives emphasize practical learning and economic education within the Spanish school system.
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The University of La Laguna (ULL) is launching the 13th edition of 'Enseñar para Emprender' on February 10, 2026, at its Faculty of Economics, Business, and Tourism. This initiative promotes entrepreneurial spirit among students, involving 125 educational centers across Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with an inclusive focus highlighted by the participation of 40 centers dedicated to students with disabilities. Students and teachers will present cooperative projects and prototypes developed throughout the school year, emphasizing practical learning and collaboration. The event will feature speeches from Francisco García, ULL's rector, and Isabel León, Deputy Minister of Employment for the Canary Islands. Julio Brito, manager of ULL's General Foundation, will discuss project goals and inclusive strategies. The program, implemented by ULL's Employment Agency and funded by the Canary Employment Service alongside the Ministry of Education, supports inclusive entrepreneurship education. In parallel, Oviedo's mayor Alfredo Canteli attended the inauguration of the fifth edition of 'Empresa Familiar en las Aulas' at IES de La Ería, an initiative by the Association of Family Businesses of Asturias (AEFAS). The program educates students on the evolution and impact of family businesses in Oviedo, Asturias, and Spain, underscoring the socio-economic value of such enterprises. Canteli highlighted the educational importance, encouraging students to engage fully with the lessons. These programs represent Spain's ongoing commitment to fostering entrepreneurship inclusively within its educational system.
This article was translated and synthesized from Spanish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
