More than 81,000 students resume studies in Salesian schools

(MissionNewswire) More than 81,000 students resumed their education in Salesian schools in Spain during September. Salesians have 95 schools staffed by close to 6,000 educators who are ensuing the students are getting a high-quality education in the two Salesian provinces in Spain, St. James the Greater and Mary Help of Christians.

In addition to primary and secondary schools, Salesians offer vocational and technical education to ensure youth gain skills for later employment. There are 55 vocational training centers attended by 18,000 students, who thanks to the support of more than 2,000 educators, have the opportunity to learn a profession.

Between the two provinces, there are also 300 ongoing projects, 58 social platforms that offer opportunities for social networking and workforce development support for more than 44,000 youth. This work is supported by about 2,100 educators and collaborators.

In addition, about 45,000 youth attend one of the more than 102 Salesian youth centers. Youth have access to adult support and recreation with their peers to engage in productive activities during their free time. Nearly 4,000 leaders are guiding youth at these centers. Salesians also have 57 church parishes where Salesians provide sacraments and spiritual assistance to more than 46,000 people, supported 3,000 collaborators.

A Salesian explained, “Salesian missionaries are working to ensure youth and their families have the education and support they need to thrive. Salesians provide primary and secondary education as well as vocational and technical school to ensure youth acquire employment skills for the future. Salesians also work to meet the basic needs of those in poverty and offer workforce development opportunities to ensure an easier school to work transition.”

Close to 32% of young Spanish workers under the age of 25 are unemployed and a growing number of them can’t afford to buy enough food to live. Poor youth with few employable skills struggle the most to find and retain stable employment. Women in Spain face inequality in the workforce. They earn up to 14% less than men and represent only 34.5% of those listed as the highest earners in Spain.

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