20/01/2025
Interview with Clara Quirante, Director General of Youth
1. Considering the current economic and social context, what do you consider to be the main challenges for young people in Catalonia regarding work? Currently, the main challenge for young people is not only in the world of work, but affects a whole series of aspects that condition the process of emancipation. We are talking
13/12/2024
Interview with Yolanda Tarango, mentoring expert
You have been professionally dedicated to mentoring for many years. How have you seen the evolution of this discipline over recent years? I have been collaborating with Autoocupació as a volunteer mentor since 2012. Limiting the answer to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, I would highlight: there is greater diversity among mentor profiles (which is fantastic), not
12/12/2024
Conference: “Leverage AI to Boost Your Business!”
Next Wednesday, December 18, a conference aimed at young entrepreneurs who want to learn how to apply artificial intelligence (AI) to boost their business will be held. The event, which will take place from 10 AM to 1:30 PM, will be held at the Convent of Barcelona Activa (Barcelona). This conference aims to discover how
12/12/2024
Mentoring vs. Coaching: Professional Development Methodologies
When discussing growth and change, mentoring and coaching are often mentioned as tools for achieving goals. Although they may seem similar, they are two methodologies with very different approaches. While mentoring focuses on professional development, coaching emphasizes personal development. Understanding these differences can be key to choosing the most appropriate methodology according to your needs.
27/11/2024
Autoocupació coordinates over 500 GEW 2024 events
Autoocupació has once again joined the celebration of the 17th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), which took place from November 18 to 24, 2024. The week aims to foster entrepreneurial culture, helping to create synergies among different local entrepreneurial ecosystems and recognizing the work of entrepreneurs as one of the economy’s most important
19/11/2024
Autoocupació at the SME Assembly 2024
Autoocupació has been present at the SME Assembly 2024, one of the most important European events for small and medium-sized enterprises. The conference, which is annual, this year was held in Budapest as part of the European SME Week. This gathering brought together experts, institutions, and sector representatives to discuss policies and initiatives that promote
18/11/2024
Interview with Pilar Dueso, head of the youth employment service at Barcelona Activa
Last year, the Barcelona Youth Employment Promotion Plan (2020-2023) came to an end. What is your assessment of it? This Plan was drawn up in 2020 to respond to the situation generated by the pandemic, which had a particularly strong impact on youth employment. Barcelona Activa led the project, and the actions were implemented together
18/11/2024
Discover the DISC test: a tool for career guidance
The DISC test, developed from William Marston’s work on behavior, emerged in response to the need to understand the fundamental behavioral traits of individuals and their ability to adapt to the competency profiles of various occupations, enabling them to develop their full professional potential. What is the DISC TEST? The DISC test is a psychological
