Customized training programs and study tours in Spain

Customized training programs and study tours in Spain are developed by SpainExchange or in partnership with other Spanish organizations. Community officials, business professionals, and international students can profit from these programs. Programs designed by SpainExchange carefully meet each client's individual requirements and learning objectives. Program participants are instructed in a variety of ways combining theory with practical applications through classroom lectures, site visits, workshops, and meetings with professionals in their field. A qualified program facilitator leads the participants through the training and provides guidance, direction and program continuity for the group.

Sectors of training in Spain

Training programs have been designed and implemented in the following areas:

Judicial Ethics in Spain

• The Statutory Law of the Judiciary and the Statute of Judges
• The General Council of the judiciary
• The Disciplinary Commission and disciplinary process

Spanish Ministry of Labor Programs in Spain

• The National Employment Action Plan of Spain
• The main features of the Spanish Social Security collection System
• The role, policies and activities of the National Employment Institute
• The Labor Inspectorate and auditing techniques

Local Development in Spain

• Local development perspectives in Spain.
• The European perspective in local development and funding sources.
• The ADL, local development agent: role, responsibilities and functions.

Regional Development Cooperation in Spain

• The Spanish model of cooperation in a decentralized state
• Constitutional perspectives of coordination and cooperation
• Organisms and methods of Cooperation

The Judicial Inspection in Spain

Additional areas of training that can be developed include:

• Spain history, culture, and civilization
• Spanish immersion programs for youth
• Management leadership training

SpainExchange Action Plans

SpainExchange delivers results oriented training programs, and incorporates a component to turn new learning into action. To that end, training participants are guided through the development of action plans for the implementation of changes upon the participants return to their daily business activities. During the action planning session, participants are instructed to set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Applicable, Realistic, and Time activated) and develop strategies to accomplish them. Likewise participants learn to identify the human and material resources needed to accomplish their goals.

Other SpainExchange services

The logistical support needed to implement the training programs or study tours can include:

1. Airport pick up and departure.
2. Ground transportation by bus for site visits and cultural events.
3. Welcome reception and final event.
4. Classrooms, meeting space, training related equipment.
5. Cultural adjustment through pre-departure information and orientation upon arrival.
6. Cultural events and excursions.
7. Printed orientation materials, and program Web site

If you have a program or project that you wish to develop in Spain, please feel free to contact us to request additional information or an estimate.