Published On: 19 de May de 2026/Categories: Sense categoria/Views: 7/2 min read/

Kreas wins new recognition for educational excellence in the food sector

The Fundació has been selected as a finalist for the Cercle d’Economia 2026 Education Award for its successful Dual Vocational Education and Training model and its direct connection with the industry.

The KREAS Foundation, a leading center in Dual Vocational Training for the food sector based in Olot with a clear impact across the region, has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Education Award (Premi Ensenyament)​. This award, presented annually by the Cercle d’Economia, aims to recognize educational projects that drive innovation, quality, and improved employability in the Catalan educational system​.

This nomination comes as recognition of KREAS’s track record in consolidating a unique pedagogical model that directly connects the classroom with the productive reality of the industry.

A successful model

Since its founding, KREAS has worked closely with industry companies to meet the demand for highly qualified professionals​. The key to this success lies in Dual Vocational Training, a system where learning is split between the training center and the company, ensuring that young talent acquires technical skills aligned with today’s most demanding industry standards (food safety, process digitalization, and sustainability).

Impact on the business community

Being a finalist for this award highlights several strategic aspects for companies in the sector:

  • Knowledge transfer: KREAS’s ability to adapt educational curricula to technological innovations in the FoodTech sector.

  • Talent retention: A model that facilitates the stable integration of young professionals into corporate organizational structures.

  • Public-private partnership: The strategic alliance between public administrations, businesses, and educational institutions as a driver of economic growth in La Garrotxa and across Catalonia.

The Director of the Fundació KREAS receives the award as a finalist for the Cercle d’Economia 2026 Education Award from the authorities.

Commitment to the future

This recognition by the Cercle d’Economia is not only a milestone for the Foundation, but also for all companies that invest in training as a tool for competitiveness. KREAS thus reaffirms its commitment to serving as a bridge between academia and industry, ensuring that the meat and food processing industry continues to be an international benchmark for professionalization and quality.