The Federation of Municipalities of the Region of Murcia (FMRM), as a partner of the European project CAPABLE (Interreg Europe), participated on March 10, 11 and 12 in Germany in an international meeting for the exchange of good practices together with European entities.
Representing the FMRM were technicians Rocío Méndez Alemán and Ana María González Sánchez, accompanied by Tono Pasqual del Riquelme Herrero, Director General of Self-Employment and Social Economy, representing the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia and responsible for the VI Pact for the Social Economy of the Region of Murcia. This meeting is part of the project's transnational cooperation activities, which focus on improving public policies related to employment and skills development in the care sector.
During the conference, held in Dreieich and Neu-Isenburg, coordination meetings, thematic panels on labor market challenges in the healthcare field, and specific sessions for the presentation and validation of good practices among European partners took place.
A good regional practice with European impact
The Region of Murcia presented as a good practice the model promoted by the Regional Employment and Training Service (SEF), focused on the experiential employment and training projects in the care sector.
This model responds to a common challenge in Europe: the aging population and the growing demand for qualified professionals in the care sector, versus the lack of formal accreditation for many experienced workers.
The practice presented combines:
- Theoretical training and real employment from day onethrough alternating contracts.
- Obtaining official professional certificates, recognized throughout the national territory.
- Recognition of prior experience through the PREAR procedure, which allows for the accreditation of skills acquired at work.
- Personalized accompaniment by the public employment services.
This approach allows informal work experience to be transformed into official qualifications, facilitating job placement and improving the quality of employment in the sector.
Results and transferability
The Murcia model has demonstrated a significant impact:
- More than 600 officially accredited people.
- An investment of 23,7 million euros in 2025, co-financed 60% by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).
- Improving the employability of vulnerable groups, especially women over 45 years of age.
Furthermore, it is an initiative transferable to other European regions, as it is aligned with the European Union's social inclusion priorities and based on adaptable regulatory frameworks.
European exchange and next steps
The meeting provided an opportunity to learn about other European initiatives, discuss legal and training barriers, and visit training and social and healthcare centers in Germany, reinforcing mutual learning between regions.
The FMRM's participation in these types of initiatives reinforces its commitment to improving local public policies and European cooperation, contributing to the professionalization of the care sector and the generation of quality employment opportunities in the Region of Murcia.
