Masymas and Mercalicante signed a cooperation agreement so that students studying in courses promoted by the food cluster can do internships at the chain’s supermarkets. The agreement will allow students to apply in a practical way the knowledge gained in courses in the specialties of butchery, fishermen, grocers, delicatessen and bakery.. The agreement was signed at Masymas headquarters in Pedreguer.
Dolores Mejía, general manager of Mercalicante, and José Juan Fornés, general manager of Masymas, attended the signing ceremony. Mercalicante develops training courses for specializing in the agri-food sector in the Fresh Food Grade120 square meters of space, equipped with different areas for cutting and processing of food products, as well as a changing room area and an audio-visual system for training sessions.
This initiative aims to increase the employability of students attending Mercalicante training courses. and its possible subsequent contract at the Masymas supermarket chain. Once the courses are over, Mercalicante will transfer the curriculum of the participants who have completed the training so that Masymas can evaluate their profile in the internal selection and contracting processes run by the supermarket chain.
Mercalicante’s managing director thanked Masymas for his cooperation in this initiative, which, according to Mejía, “will enable, in a very practical way, to strengthen the training and specialization of future workers in the food industry.” Thus, it contributes to increase the competitiveness of the sector.”. “We impart theoretical and practical knowledge in our courses, but it is very important that students have the opportunity to apply this knowledge in companies,” Mejía said.
The managing director of Masymas said:The importance of linking theoretical education with professional practice to ensure success in business. It is important that educational programs include hands-on training so that students can apply their acquired knowledge in a real context and develop the skills necessary for their professional performance. Moreover, Emphasizes the importance of customer service in the food industry and in this respect, education is the key to ensuring consumer satisfaction and loyalty. In short, education is a key element in increasing the employability of people. Linking education with professional practice and educating people in a trade that will enable them to practice this profession is the best way to promote employment and improve the employment situation of individuals”.