National Training Service
The National Training Service (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, SENA) is a Colombian public institution aimed to develop free vocational technical, technological, and complementary training programs for the Colombian labor force as a means to increase the competitiveness of Colombia's enterprises. It's a government initiative to develop education in Colombia and foment employment, it is attached to the Ministry of Labour (Colombia) and enjoys administrative autonomy. Throughout its more than 50 years, SENA has been highlighted as one of the most important centers of technical and technological education in Latin America, their 522 educational programs focus on areas such as administration, agriculture, architecture, construction, design, electricity, electronics, mechanics and technology.
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National Training Service
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- National Apprenticeship Service
- Founded
- 1955
- Headquarters
- Chapinero
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The National Training Service (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, SENA) is a Colombian public institution aimed to develop free vocational technical, technological, and complementary training programs for the Colombian labor force as a means to increase the competitiveness of Colombia's enterprises. It's a government initiative to develop education in Colombia and foment employment, it is attached to the Ministry of Labour (Colombia) and enjoys administrative autonomy. Throughout its more than 50 years, SENA has been highlighted as one of the most important centers of technical and technological education in Latin America, their 522 educational programs focus on areas such as administration, agriculture, architecture, construction, design, electricity, electronics, mechanics and technology.
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• Name — National Apprenticeship Service • Native Name — Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje • Formed — 1957 06 21 • Headquarters — Calle 57 № 8-69 Bogotá, Colombia • Chief1 Position — Director • Parent Agency — Ministry of Labour • Website — www.sena.edu.co
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