This September, the Somorrostro Training Centre welcomed a visit from Xabier Retegui, an expert on the life and work of José María Arizmendiarrieta and our founder, Marcelo Gangoiti. During his visit, Retegui took part in an interview conducted by Somorrostro’s Director of Vocational Training, Javier Unzueta, in which the two discussed the relationship between the two priests, their philosophy and…
Naia Uriarte, a QSA3 student, and Ibai González, an AS2 student, took part this Friday, 11 September, in Bilbao in one of the regional consultations organised by Education Beyond 2030, an international initiative that aims to incorporate the perspectives of children and young people into shaping the future of education. The event, held at the Elkartenet premises in Deusto, was…
Thirteen young people are currently taking part in a new electrical engineering course at the Somorrostro Training Centre, run as part of the Gazte On 2026 programme – an initiative launched by the Provincial Council of Bizkaia that combines training, support and real opportunities to enter the labour market. On this occasion, the students are undertaking training linked to the…
On 30 June, Bilbao hosted the “100 Irrati Urte” gala, a very special celebration through which Radio Popular–Herri Irratia and Bizkaia Irratia sought to commemorate their shared history, recognise the progress they have made, and look to the future of broadcasting, guided by their values of community, service and commitment to Bizkaia. The Somorrostro Training Centre wanted to be present…
Tras una década al frente del Centro Formación Somorrostro, Javier Laiseca se jubila dejando un centro más grande, más conectado con su entorno, más innovador y preparado para afrontar los retos del futuro. Repasamos con él los momentos, decisiones y personas que han marcado una de las etapas más transformadoras de la historia reciente del centro. Cuando Javier…
Teachers from the Somorrostro, San Viator and San Juan schools gathered at Somorrostro at the end of the academic year to celebrate the Marcelo Gangoiti Foundation’s traditional Pastoral Day, a forum for coming together and shared reflection which this year focused on an issue that is particularly prevalent in our society: hate speech. The session was attended by María Berlanga,…
More than a hundred Year 10 pupils from the Somorrostro Training Centre attended the BIDEAN 2026 gala yesterday at the Meatzari Aretoa in Muskiz, an emotional event that marked the end of a crucial stage in their lives and signalled a new step forward on their personal and academic journeys. Family members, teachers and classmates joined the day’s protagonists at…
The BERAZI project, developed by four Business and Finance students, has won one of the awards at the 25th edition of DEMA’s entrepreneurship programme Entrepreneurship once again had a Somorrostro flavour at the 2026 Enpresari Awards ceremony, held on 9 June at the Euskalduna Conference Centre in Bilbao. The BERAZI project, developed by four second-year students on the Higher Level…
8 Bachillerato students have returned from Ånge with new friendships, knowledge and memories that will stay with them for the rest of their lives Some trips are remembered for the places visited. Others, for the people you meet. And then there are experiences like Global Classroom, which leave a lasting impression because of everything you learn about yourself and the…
Today, more than 60 students from the five Basic Level Vocational Training courses at the Somorrostro Training Centre attended their graduation ceremony, an emotional event at which they were joined by their families, friends and teachers to mark the end of a period filled with learning, personal growth and personal achievement. Students from the Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Metalwork –…
