Vocational Training

Vocational Training in Honduras
In Honduras, officially recognized vocational education is an exception. Most craftspersons here have no vocational qualifications for their job, and they usually only have practical know-how. With an officially recognized vocational education, it is much easier for young Hondurans to find an adequately paid job or to establish themselves as self-employed craftspersons. However, it is not only these qualifications and expert knowledge that foster the young’s personal development, but also their integration within a social environment and the learning of team spirit and responsibility.

Currently, there are around 60 vocational centers all over Honduras. 30 of these – among them the Asociación Nuevo Amanecer (ANA) La Venta – are united under the CADERH Network. To be admitted into the network, the vocational centers have to meet rather stringent requirements. The quality of the vocational training is thus ensured. The CADERH umbrella organization certifies the training qualifications of the apprentices in the vocational centers and, moreover, advises the centers for continuous improvement of the training courses.
Most of the state-run vocational centers are based in the cities and not in rural areas. The CADERH centers are predominantly located in rural zones in order to compensate for this disproportion.

Vocational Training in La Venta
The prerequisites for admission to vocational training classes are a successful graduation from Grade 6 and having attained the age of 15. The apprentices receive practical training and a theoretical foundation in our workshops. The vocational exam is conducted by the CADERH Network, and the qualification is officially recognized.

In addition to vocational training, our apprentices have the possibility to attend High School. The successful graduation from High School enables the students to study at a national university. In Honduras, this combination is unique in its form and is perfect for our apprentices. Hence, after having successfully finished their vocational and scholastic education, the young have the opportunity to study at a university during the weekends or in the evenings while earning an income in their trained profession during the day.

In La Venta, we have different workshops and, with about 270 apprentices, we are one of the biggest vocational training centers throughout the country. We offer the following professions:

Computer Science
1 year
The apprentices receive a solid foundation in using computer applications, programming, network support, hardware maintenance and web design.
Most graduates study Advanced Computer Science at the university.

Hairdressing and Body Care
1 year
In the Hairdressing and Body Care course, the apprentices learn the basics in various modules to later earn their income in this profession. The additional stylist course includes facial and full-body massage.

Baker and Pastry Chefs
1 year
In our own bakery, the apprentices learn the art of baking and pastry making. The pastries made by our apprentices are always sold out very quickly! There is a high demand for bakery and pastry products of every kind. Therefore, bakers and pastry chefs have good opportunities to find a job after graduating.

Industrial Mechanics
2 years
The training is divided into a basic course, a measuring course and a lathe operator course. As much as possible is repaired in Honduras; therefore, there are multiple job offers in factories and garages for qualified employees.

Welding
1 year
The basic course includes different modules for horizontal welding, welding in different positions and metalworking. The future field of work for our apprentices is mostly small workshops, which exist nearly everywhere.

Auto Mechanic
2 years
The introductory and the basic course is followed by the motors, gears and automotive electrics modules. With this training course, the apprentices have good and long-term opportunities in the labor market.