EVALUATION RESEARCH OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES APPLIED TO LOCAL EMPLOYMENT

The present study presents the main methodological features of a research study focused on the assessment of Vocational Training Programmes carried out in the region of Alhama de Granada (Spain). These features are: evaluation design, data collection procedures, population and sample, data collection instruments, and data analysis procedures. The main aims of our assessment focused on discussing the needs for Vocational. Training in this geographical area, identifying new professional niches where people may be employed, and assessing users' satisfaction with training courses completed during a period of time. We also intend to carry out a comparative study between training needs, training offered and its impact on the socioeconomic situation of the area under study.