Technical Education Strengthening Project (RETEC) based on promoting the adequacy of the educational services provided by the Technical School Centers to the social and economic-productive needs of Ecuador.
Projects 
Ecuador 2006
Ecuador 2006Ecuador 2006
Strengthening the Technical Training (RETEC)
Ministry of Education
Building 
Consulting 
Design 
Equipment 
Training
Improving the autonomy and strategic management capacity of the network of centers’ central administration to promote the adequacy of the technical school.
27.6 M EUR
27.6 M EUR - Adaptation and improvement of the existing physical infrastructure.
- Supply, assembly, installation and commissioning of equipment.
- Development of technical assistance and strengthening of technological resources.
- Training, education and technical assistance program for teachers and staff.
- Curriculum design from thirteen professional families.
Scope of the project
- Infrastructure conditioning to house the equipment. Management and execution of civil works, installation of a telematic network and information system between the reference centers.
- Supply, assembly, installation and commissioning of technological equipment in workshops and laboratories of technical schools throughout the country. Leather Industry, Construction, Carpentry and Joinery, Clothing Industry, Aquaculture and Fishing, Tourism, Small Industry, Handicrafts, Agriculture and Livestock, Industrial, Administration and Commerce.
Technical Assistance Programme
- Strengthening of technological resources and implementation of a training, capacity building and technical assistance program for teachers and educational administrations, including the organization and implementation of a program for managers and teachers. 2,080 teachers trained.
- Curriculum and work methodology design. Agricultural Activities, Food Industry, Administration, Automotive Industry, Leather, Ceramics, Construction, Electricity and Electronics, Hospitality Industry, IT, Industrial Mechanics, Tourism and Clothing Industry.
