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Guanajuato Promotes Dual Training for the Leather-Footwear Sector

Guanajuato Promotes Dual Training for the Leather-Footwear Sector

Guanajuato strengthens its leather-footwear industry through a strategic partnership focused on dual training and talent development.

Guanajuato’s talent development for the leather-footwear industry will gain new partnership opportunities through an agreement signed between the Universidad Tecnológica de León (UTL) and the

Chamber of the Footwear Industry of the State of Guanajuato (CICEG).The agreement includes academic activities, research, and services to meet the needs of the student community and the production sector.Furthermore, the collaboration ranges from company visits to dual training programs. It also incorporates actions for technological development, training, and industrial services, with the aim of aligning university education with the requirements of this economic activity.## Training in Guanajuato Expands its Link with CompaniesOne of the components of the agreement is student participation in industrial visits to companies affiliated with CICEG, complementary internships, and work placements. These activities will form part of the collaboration between both institutions.Additionally, the agreement aims to promote dual and alternating training academic programs under the school-company model. Through this, the partnership includes learning opportunities in both academic and business environments.The agreement also considers the use of facilities to carry out the agreed-upon activities. This way, the cooperation includes both formative experiences and the resources to implement them.https://www.liderempresarial.com/guanajuato-rumbo-a-la-modernizacion-de-la-industria-del-calzado/## Research and Industrial Services Integrated into the AgendaThe collaboration will also extend to research and technological development, along with the training and strengthening of human capital. Capacitation, skills development, and industrial services are added to these areas.During the signing, the rector of UTL, José Christian Padilla Navarro, explained that the agreement continues the working relationship the university has maintained with the Footwear Chamber. He also highlighted CICEG’s leadership and representation within the sector. According to the rector, this relationship allows for collaboration to be oriented towards the industry’s needs and strengthens professional development.For his part, Juan Carlos Cashat Usabiaga, president of CICEG, pointed out the importance of maintaining the link with the university to identify and address the sector’s current requirements. He also acknowledged the institution’s willingness to continue joint actions for the benefit of students and companies.## Addressing Challenges in Guanajuato’s Leather-Footwear SectorAs part of the meeting, a talk was held on the future of training focused on the leather-footwear industry. The session was led by Eduardo Pérez Gutiérrez, Director of the Academy of Emerging Industrial and Informatics Technologies at UTL.In his presentation, he discussed the challenges and opportunities faced in preparing talent for this industry. He also explained how the educational offerings and university services contribute to meeting the sector’s current needs.### You May Be Interested Inhttps://www.liderempresarial.com/reeleccion-en-ciceg-y-nuevo-consejo-directivo-marcan-ruta-del-sector-calzado/The entry

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