The UNC School of Trades launches its pre-registration calendar for the 2024 season. In this edition, 34 courses will be taught that apply to eight sectors of production and services linked to labor demands and identified interests.
The program offers training in various trades with the aim of improving students’ work skills and competencies. Conrado Storanisecretary of University Extension at the UNC, highlighted in dialogue with Chain 3 that in Viva la Radio, in the Gajes del Oficio section, they will seek to “make visible the work we do from the university.”
The first day of pre-registration attracted a large number of people interested in the courses. According to Storani, the majority are between 42 and 60 years old and are looking to improve their skills or learn new ones to improve their working conditions or start a new business. Additionally, she noted an increase in the number of women enrolled in trades traditionally associated with men.
Storani also commented on the program’s priorities: “The idea is to prioritize the people who most need training.” People of productive age with dependent families and without formal work are considered a priority for these courses.
UNC is also working to sustain this project despite the financial challenge. Storani mentioned a recent announcement by the presidential spokesperson about an agreement among all public universities to equalize operating expenses, which was received with positive expectations from UNC.
“First and second universities cannot exist in Argentina,” declared Storani when referring to the bilateral agreement between the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and the national government. Adding that they hope that this new announcement puts all universities on an equal footing.
Pre-registration will be organized in three stages:
• For the Production for Construction and Social Services blocks it will be on May 22 and 23.
• For the Computer Science and New Technologies blocks; Media and communication; and Production of Wood and Furniture will be on May 29 and 30.
• For the Production and Green Services blocks; Food Production; and Self-Management and Administration of Businesses / Entrepreneurship will be on July 24 and 25.
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In all stages, pre-registration will take place in the Hall of the Argentina Pavilion, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This procedure is personal and ID must be presented. The coordinator of the School of Trades, Agustín Sattler, told Chain 3 Pre-registration is completely free and includes materials and tools necessary for each job. “This is a dynamic device that aims to generate tools to improve working conditions,” she explained.
The requirements are:
• To be over 18 years old.
• Literacy.
• Present yourself with your original ID (not photocopies)
It is important to highlight that the priority It will be available to people who are of productive age, with a family to care for and without formal work. These and other actions aim to optimize attendance and reduce dropouts.
Please pay attention to the courses that will be enabled during the aforementioned days since there will be no possibility of change afterwards.
List of courses of the School of Trades 2024
Pre-registration May 22 and 23
-Brickwork
-Dry construction
-Assistant steel frame installer
-Home gas assistant
-Blacksmithing – Level I
-Blacksmithing – Level II
-Assistant in home electrical installations (Level 1)
-Home electrical installations 3rd Category (Level 2)
-Assistant in industrial electrical installations and electrical maintenance (Level 3)
-Installer of photovoltaic electrical systems (Level 3)
-Installation and maintenance of home air conditioning equipment (Level 3)
-Sanitation
-Work painting
Photo: UNC.
Sector: Social services
-Technical administrative assistant for social organizations
-Auxiliaries in access to justice and management with rights
-Caregiver for elderly people
-Pre-registration – May 29 and 30
Sector: IT and new technologies
-Literacy in the use of computers for work purposes
-Computer repair
-Introduction to 3D printing
-Introduction to web programming
-Introduction to electronics for repair of computer equipment
Sector: Wood and furniture production
-Bench carpentry – Level I
-Bench carpentry – Level II
-Treatment and finishing of wooden furniture
-Furniture design and production
-Installation and assembly of wooden ceilings
Sector: Media and communication
-Radio technical operation
-Community production of radio content
Pre-registration – July 24 and 25
Sector: Green production and services
-Introduction to gardening and horticulture
-Maintenance of parks and gardens
Sector: Food production
-Good practices in food handling
-Gastronomic services assistant
Sector: Self-management and administration of businesses and entrepreneurship
-Management and administration of gastronomic ventures
-Commercial management
It should be noted that to take advanced levels of some of the courses it is necessary to have completed and passed the previous training session. For example: To take “Blacksmithing level 2” you must have passed the “Blacksmithing level 1” course.
Photo: UNC.
Educational inclusion for employability
In 2024, the offer includes 34 courses that apply to various production and service sectors. Among them, there are multiple proposals linked to computing, digital resources and activities linked to the use of new communication technologies, being the most in demand in recent years.
Also, the traditional offer in masonry; dry construction; gasman; sanitary, electrical and air conditioning installations; work painting; smithy; furniture production; administration of gastronomic ventures, among other proposals.
The Trades Training Program, one of the most popular at UNC, had marked growth after the two years of the pandemic. At the end of the 2023 cycle, more than 2,100 people completed their studies in various disciplines, about 20 percent more than in 2022.
Furthermore, in the last year and through specific agreements, the School of Trades reached other sectors outside of Ciudad Universitaria, responding to particular demands for job training from unions, business chambers, State agencies or civil society organizations.
The initiative is part of the Territorial Development and Work Training Area of the UNC Extension Secretariat. The purpose of this line of management is to implement active policies of free, inclusive, equitable and quality education, promoting training to contribute to professional trajectories that improve employability conditions.
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Report by Fernando Barrionuevo – “Viva la Radio” interview.
