Editorial: El País

• The early school dropout rate in Spain is at 13% in 2024, an all-time low.
• The government's efforts to dignify Vocational Training have led to the creation of over 331,000 new places, with an investment of over 748 million since 2020.
• Vocational Training presents a high employment rate, especially among those under 25.
• The age group in which youth employment grew the most in 2024 was 16 to 19 years.
• Spain remains the second EU country with the highest school dropout rate, only surpassed by Romania.
• The service sector is the one hiring the most young people, despite the low qualification.
• The profile of teenagers dropping out is often seen in environments of social exclusion.

Conclusion: Despite progress in reducing the school dropout rate and creating youth employment, Spain still has a significant challenge to improve the educational situation, especially for the most vulnerable students.

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