From the classroom to the industry: dual education, a new educational challenge in Mexico's technological baccalaureate
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https://doi.org/10.62697/rmiie.v4i3.232Keywords:
Dual education, technical training, internships, technical skills, corporate social responsibilityAbstract
Dual education in Mexico represents an innovative strategy to strengthen technical training at the upper secondary level by combining theoretical teaching in educational institutions with professional practices in companies. Based on examples from Europe, especially in Germany, this methodology aims to increase young people's employment insertion, reduce school dropout rates, and connect the education system with the needs of the labor market. The Technological Baccalaureate, a key component of this model, faces challenges such as outdated curricula, limited business participation, and insufficient infrastructure. However, successful cases like CETIS 71 in Reynosa demonstrate that, with strategic alliances and proper follow-up, dual education can generate positive impacts on students, companies, and institutions. The benefits include the development of technical and social skills, greater educational relevance, tailored talent training, and strengthening corporate social responsibility. However, challenges persist such as the lack of comprehensive regulation, insufficient training of tutors and teachers, and cultural resistance. To consolidate this model, actions are proposed such as strengthening the regulatory framework, encouraging business participation, improving infrastructure, and professionalizing the involved actors. Well-implemented dual education can be a driver of economic development, social equity, and active citizenship in Mexico.
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