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The present chapter addresses the issue of collaboration between schools and companies in Vocational Education System in Catalonia, Spain. We argue that supervisors from both contexts have the potential to strengthen the relationships between schools and companies. We present a study on the collaboration that emerges from the interactions between school- and work-based supervisors occurring within the FCT scheme. The research draws from 21 semi-structured interviews to supervisors from schools and companies. The results show that collaborative actions emerge at different degrees of interdependence. Moreover, we identified some barriers that might thwart collaboration among schools and companies. Finally, practical implications are discussed to foster higher levels of collaboration.
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InnovaFP programme (Departament d’Ensenyament 2016) allows educational institutions to become leaders of innovation. The programme facilitates the exchange of technologies and talent among schools and companies, enhancing their relationship with the community. Through this programme, educational institutions and companies can receive funding to develop small innovation projects in response to needs identified in their community. Editor’s note: See Chap. 7 for further information on InnovaFP.
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Renta Davids, A.I., Jiménez González, J.M., Fandos Garrido, M. (2019). The Role of Work- and School-Based Supervisors in Bridging Educational and Workplace Contexts in Catalonia. In: Marhuenda-Fluixá, F. (eds) The School-Based Vocational Education and Training System in Spain. Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, vol 32. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8475-2_7
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