When we talk about the SEPE or in fact, the State Public Employment Service, we wonder which is the body that manages unemployment benefits, in addition to also being the tool that workers have to look for work. However, the SEPE also represents a excellent opportunity for those who want to improve their skills through training. So, although many associate it only with benefits and subsidies, the SEPE offers a wide range of free courses that seek to boost the employability of citizens, providing up-to-date tools adapted to the needs of the labor market.
And we have to talk about SEPE courses since this week, they announced a new training offer in collaboration with the Madrid Chamber of Commerce, aimed in particular at unemployed people over 45 years old. Concretely, the free courses offered by the SEPE are integrated into the 45+ program (or Talent 45+ as we can see on the website of the Chamber of Commerce of Madrid), an initiative co-financed by the European Union and designed to support those aged 45 to 60 looking to re-enter the workforce. The program aims to offer a personalized itinerary that begins with a detailed diagnosis of the participant’s profile, followed by training in essential digital skills to adapt to current business requirements. This personalized approach includes an in-depth analysis of available job opportunities, with the ultimate goal of facilitating participant placement.
The new free SEPE courses
THE The training offering for this program includes two key courses which will begin in October. These courses will be developed in-person and are designed to provide practical, up-to-date knowledge in high-demand areas. The first of these is the course of Digital Marketing Specialistthat It will take place from October 2 to November 21, 2024 and will last 120 hours. This course aims to teach participants how to use large volumes of data to make business decisions and measure results, covering topics such as digital transformation, big data and market analysis.
The second course is E-commerce and also It will be developed in person, lasting 120 hours, and will be taught from October 22 to December 11. in the afternoon. Course contents are designed to train participants in creating, growing and managing online businesses, covering aspects such as strategic planning, digital platform design and customer acquisition techniques. Both courses are designed to provide participants with the necessary tools to adapt to the digital environment, thereby improving their opportunities to access the job market.
Conditions for accessing courses
To access these courses, interested individuals must meet a series of specific requirements that ensure that the training is aimed at those who need it most. First, participants must be unemployed and between the ages of 45 and 60.a demographic group that generally faces greater difficulty re-entering the workforce. The training courses are designed to cover a wide range of work situations: of those who never had the opportunity to quote to social security even workers who are temporarily inactive, as in the case of people affected by ERTÉwhether total or partial. This last category allows workers to maintain a link with the labor market while acquiring new skills.
In addition, Training is also available for self-employed workers that they meet in a situation of recognized cessation of activity, a group that is often excluded from other support and training programs. This inclusion is particularly relevant in a context where self-employed workers, after ceasing their activity, need to update their skills to reorient their professional career or adapt to new employment sectors. Thanks to these criteria, the program not only facilitates access to specialized training, but also offers direct support to people facing significant obstacles on their path to employment, particularly due to age.
The response to this training offer was notable, with more than 150,000 people have registered for SEPE and Madrid Chamber of Commerce courses. These programs allow participants not only to update their digital skills, but also to improve their online and offline job search strategies, expand their network of contacts and strengthen their CV. In an ever-changing job market, initiatives such as these provide an invaluable opportunity for unemployed people aged 45 and over to acquire the skills needed to return to working life confidently and competitively.
