Informação: Avelino Meneses says the goals of the Government and teachers' unions are "in line" with regard to the teaching application
The Regional Secretary for Education and Culture stated in Ponta Delgada that the goals of the Government and teachers' unions are "in line" with regard to the revision of the Rules on the Teaching Application, which will benefit the "quality of education" in Azores. "The expectations of teachers' unions and governmental promise intersect in two aspects: restore the frequency of applications, whic... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government supported improvement of academic qualifications of 8,000 workers
The Vice-President of the Government highlighted today the "example" given by about 8,000 Azoreans who, due to "various circumstances" in their lives, had the courage to resume their studies after having left school and, therefore, achieved a new level of qualification. "They are an example of what it is possible to achieve when one wants to," said Sérgio Ávila. He stressed that, under t... Mais >>

Informação: Young Azoreans win Medals of Excellence at EuroSkills
The Vice-President of the Government welcomed today the distinction of three young Azoreans, graduates of the School of New Technologies of the Azores, with the "Medal of Excellence" in their respective occupations at EuroSkills 2016 - European skills championship that was held in Gothenburg, Sweden. "The results achieved this year by young Azoreans demonstrate, once again, the quality and excel... Mais >>

Informação: Azores are reference in fundraising for Science, says Gui Menezes
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated in Horta that the Azores are a "region of reference" with regard to the raising of Community funds for research and innovation, noting that these funds "have been successfully implemented by some regional research centres." Gui Menezes spoke at the end of a meeting with MEP Ricardo Serrão Santos. He recalled that the Regional F... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores starts negotiations with teachers' unions on teaching application
The Government of the Azores opened today the negotiation process with teachers' unions for the revision of the rules on the Teaching Application. The Regional Secretary for Education and Culture met today in Ponta Delgada with the boards of the Teachers’ Union of the Azores and the Teachers’ Democratic Union of the Azores. He stressed that, we these meetings, the Government "begins t... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Government committed to building a "school in partnership," says Avelino Meneses
The Regional Secretary for Education and Culture assured in Angra do Heroísmo that the Government of the Azores is "committed" to building a "school in partnership," stressing that "it is necessary to promote teamwork" for the benefit of education. Avelino Meneses spoke Thursday at the 3rd Conference on Education "Let's Talk about Citizenship, Education and School," an initiative organised by... Mais >>

Informação: "Valorizar" Network Courses distinguished for innovation at national level
The "Valorizar Network" has been distinguished, among several applications, for the results achieved and the innovation of the Courses for the Acquisition of Basic Skills (ABC) with the award delivered under the 2nd “Lifelong Learning" Week at Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon. Created by the Government of the Azores, through the Vice-Presidency, this measure has allowed the certific... Mais >>

Informação: Avelino Meneses emphasises investment in education as a "major investment" in promoting development
The Regional Secretary for Education and Culture stated in Horta that education is a "major investment" in the promotion of development, adding that, the Government of the Azores promote learning throughout life and reconsider the Basic Education curriculum, among other projects, during the current legislative period. Avelino Meneses spoke during the debate on the Programme for the Government. He... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government promotes training in shelter childcare
The Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity, through the Azores Social Security Institute, began today on the island of Pico a training course for technical and educational teams working at children and youth shelters on "Study Habits and Methods." This training course will be held at Madre Maria Clara Shelter in Madalena. It aims to promote the acquisition of skills to support the study and sc... Mais >>

Informação: Community funding for 50 cooperation projects involving Azorean entities approved
The Management Committee of the Operational Programme - INTERREG V-A Madeira - Azores-Canaries (MAC) approved today the funding of 50 cooperation projects involving Azorean public and private entities in the amount of 5.6 million Euros. These projects comprise the development of actions for research and technological development, support to the growth capacity of small and medium companies, risk ... Mais >>