IES Pérez Comendador

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IES Pérez Comendador

Address: Avda. Virgen del Puerto, 20, 10600, Plasencia, Cáceres

Telephone number: (+34) 927 01 77 32

Website: https://iespcomendador.educarex.es

Email: ies.perezcomendador@edu.juntaex.es

 

Title of the job-shadowing offer Composting and Circular Economy: Sustainable Management of Organic Waste in Residential Care Homes for Older Adults
Short description of the opportunity Visiting staff will have the opportunity to learn how IES Pérez Comendador integrates an eco-innovative composting project into its Business Administration and Management Vocational Education and Training (VET) programmes. The experience will allow participants to observe the planning and implementation of the initiative, its economic and financial management, coordination with a residential care home for older adults, communication strategies, and the use of digital tools to support waste reduction and generate social and environmental impact.
Type of opportunity Job shadowing  /  Observation  /  Mixed format
What kind of school project or challenge is this offer most relevant for? School projects focused on waste reduction, the circular economy, collaboration with social or healthcare organisations, project-based learning, the financial management of sustainable initiatives, and student participation in real-life challenges within the local community.
Expected profile of participants VET teachers, trainers, members of school management teams
Duration of the opportunity 2–3 working days, adaptable to the needs and availability of the visiting institution.
Available period(s) for hosting Preferably between October 2026 and May 2027
Working language(s) Spanish and English
Suitable forA maximum of 2 people