In the Avilanian municipality of Chambas, actions are being carried out to encourage the vocational training of students for a career in journalism. With this objective, the grassroots delegation of the Union of Cuban Journalists (Upec) in the territory organised a conservatory with eleventh grade students of the «Raúl Cervantes» Urban Pre-university Institute.

During the meeting, they explained the requirements to enter the career, the characteristics of the profession and the job possibilities once graduated from the University. In addition to the students, the conservatory was attended by the school’s directors.

After the exchange, it was agreed to maintain the link between the radio station Radio Chambas and the pre-university «Raúl Cervantes», in order to awaken a greater interest in the career and to contribute to the preparation of those who wish to take the aptitude tests.

The recent Second National Plenary of Upec analysed the vocational training work that is being carried out in different municipalities of the country, with the aim of increasing the number of applicants to the career of Journalism.

The importance of these efforts to guarantee a solid academic education was highlighted. The results of these initiatives are expected to be positive and reflect a greater interest on the part of young people in pursuing this profession.