The Madrid Foreign Trade Technicians Program kicks off its fifth edition with a record 1.641 registrations

La Fifth edition of the Foreign Trade Technicians Program (TCEs) has officially begun, marking a milestone with a record of 1.641 registrations, which represents a increase of 11,86% compared to the previous call. The initiative, jointly promoted by the Official Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Madrid and Region of Madrid, is consolidated as a fundamental pillar for the training of young professionals specialized in the international Business.

The opening ceremony was held at the Madrid Chamber of Commerce's Business Training Center. The opening day was attended by prominent figures such as Angel Asensio Laguna, president of the Madrid Chamber of Commerce, and Rocio Albert Lopez-Ibor, Minister of Economy, Finance, and Employment of the Community of Madrid. Also participating were Juan José Sánchez Puig, director general of ISDE, and the economist Gonzalo Solana, who gave a presentation on the impact of geopolitics on the Capabilities.

A total of 45 students have been selected to begin a 300-hour intensive training in international trade. From this group, 24 best rated They will have the opportunity to do internships in entities that support internationalization, contributing directly to the Promotion of Madrid's economy in key global markets.

Since its creation in 2021, the program has attracted the interest of more than 4.500 young people from Madrid.

The profile of those selected in this edition stands out for its solid previous experience, international training and extensive language skills, essential qualities to adapt to different sectors and markets.

The program's success is not only measured by participation. The president of the Madrid Chamber of Commerce, Angel Asensio, highlighted the achievements of previous editions: "The results of previous editions confirm the success of the initiative. Of the technicians who completed their stay abroad in 2024, more than 77% have entered the job market, most of them in the Community of Madrid."85% of participants in all editions have found employment within six months of completing the program, in leading companies such as Repsol, Basf, Accenture or the Inter-American Development Bank, among others.

For her part, the counselor Dew Albert He highlighted the crucial role of these professionals for the region. "Almost one in four companies that carry out export activity in Spain are located in Madrid", he said, emphasizing that these technicians are essential to continue attracting investments and supporting the internationalization of local companiesThe councilor also emphasized the regional government's commitment to "guaranteeing an environment of economic freedom and certainty that allows Madrid companies to compete in other markets."

The Foreign Trade Technicians Program is a clear example of public-private collaboration, which has positioned itself as a strategic tool with a triple impact: for the companies, by providing them with highly qualified professionals to open new markets; for young, by offering them a real opportunity for job placement in a growing sector; and for Madrid, by strengthening its leadership as a key region in internationalization and attracting foreign investment.