The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, accompanied by Deputy Mayor Inma Sanz, Economy, Innovation and Finance Delegate Engracia Hidalgo, and Usera Councilor Sonia Cea, visited EMEVO to commemorate its first year of operation. During the event, Martínez-Almeida emphasized the effectiveness of the school's educational model, which successfully aligns student needs with labor market demands, thereby facilitating their professional integration.
“"The key to the success of what happens in Madrid lies in its economic, productive, and business fabric. Our goal is to give you the opportunity to be masters of your own lives and destinies."
EMEVO, which began its activities in March 2025, has been established as an essential component of the Madrid City Employment Strategy 2024-2027. This initiative, resulting from a consensus among political groups and social agents such as CEIM, CC.OO., and UGT, seeks to modernize the capital's labor market. With a multi-year investment of 2.8 million euros, the school implements a dual and flexible model that links technical training with the real demands of companies.
In its first year, EMEVO has offered 21 training itineraries in areas such as superstructure construction for roads, masonry, and furniture assembly, training 315 students. The programs are designed in collaboration with sector companies to ensure their relevance. Follow-up data confirms the model's effectiveness, with 55.45% of graduates finding quality employment, mostly with permanent, full-time contracts.
In addition to EMEVO, the Madrid City Council manages two other municipal schools: the Hospitality and Food School, which has trained 604 students in 35 itineraries from April 2025 to March 2026, and the Care School, which since its creation in December 2025 until March 2026 has trained 117 students in seven itineraries. These initiatives reinforce the role of the city council as a driver of professional qualification in the city.
