The Juan Rubio Ortiz Secondary School in Macael, received in Cordoba the first prize for the best good practice in innovation and experimentation in the professional area of natural stone.
«It is a recognition that comes as a result of all the collaborative work we have been doing between the company Cosentino and the institute, adapting to the needs of our environment and offering an opportunity of employability to the population», says Manuel Martínez Osorio, who has been the director of the centre for more than 20 years.
The award ceremony took place during an institutional event in Cordoba organised by the Regional Ministry of Employment, Enterprise and Self-Employment through the Andalusian Employment Service (SAE).
The award was collected on behalf of the school by Mr. Manuel Martinez Osorio.
The IES Juan Rubio Ortiz is located in the town of Macael, and has the following training offer in vocational training:
Electromechanical Maintenance (Grado Medio Dual).
Vehicle Electromechanics (Intermediate Level)
Natural Stone (Dual Intermediate Degree)
Industrial Mechatronics (Dual Advanced Degree)
International Commerce (Dual Higher Level – Bilingual)
Intelligent Manufacturing Specialisation Course
For the professional internships, the centre has the collaboration and support of the most important and relevant companies in the marble sector and related activities.