Face-to-face will be the 11th Great Training Fair 2023, the largest meeting of specialist teachers in the country. The Estación Mapocho Cultural Center will be the space that will host this activity on March 16, 17 and 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In addition, it will maintain its successful virtual format, aimed mainly at regions and other countries in Latin America.
Maintaining the objective of providing tools for thousands of teachers to continue specializing in the construction industry, there will be a complete program of activities. During the three days, the Great Training Fair 2023 will host more than 150 talks and training sessions on innovation, sustainability and other topics, along with certifications, practical workshops, networking and more than 70 stands with the latest brand news. sponsors. For this, within the Mapocho Station, six rooms will be implemented with theoretical training and three rooms with practical demonstrations and face-to-face interaction. Likewise, the place will have a relationship and networking space for teachers to multiply their job opportunities.
Although the main content will be given by the training organized by the main exponents and suppliers in areas such as plumbing, masonry, heavy work, electricity and painting, this year the Great Training Fair will also have the support of INACAP, an educational institution that will be in charge of certification in two areas (plumbing and electricity) for those participants who meet the requirements. The schedule, as well as information about certifications, is available at www.granferiadecapacitacion.cl.
In the more than 70 stands of the brands that supply the sector, specialists will be able to interact and learn about the latest innovations and technologies that are being promoted in the world of construction. Another novelty for this year is the development of a large auditorium with exclusive activities and content for teachers: talks by top-level speakers, practical workshops on soft skills, and specialized conversation panels on different subjects related to the field.
Live broadcast of the Great Training Fair
Along with its realization at the Mapocho Station, the Great Training Fair will be broadcast by streaming on www.granferiadecapacitacion.cl. This, considering the success of the three online editions, where specialists from all over the national territory and also from abroad -especially in countries like Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina- showed a growing interest in updating their knowledge. In addition, the television program ‘Señal En Vivo’, hosted by the journalist alvaro garciawhere you can enjoy various content, interviews and testimonials from specialists in the field.
It should be noted that the latest online version of the Great Training Fair (2022) demonstrated that there is great interest in these subjects, registering over 200,000 visits -with 40% coming from different regions of the country- and with more than 190,000 teachers who were trained through the virtual platform. For this year, more than 25,000 attendees in person at the mapocho station and over 250,000 in online transmission.
What is the Great Training Fair?
The Great Training Fair, organized by Sodimac Constructor since 2012, seeks for specialists from both the country and Latin America to be able to train in different areas, acquiring knowledge that develops all their skills and abilities. It is part of Sodimac Constructor’s commitment to provide more and better opportunities to teachers, carrying out courses, scholarships, factory visits, e-learning and various training sessions together with prestigious institutions, through the Sodimac Circle of Specialists. The date of the Great Training Fair coincides with the celebration of National Teacher’s Day, which is celebrated on March 19, San José Obrero Day.
In its 11 years, this event has become a benchmark in the field by bringing together a large number of specialists and suppliers in three complete and free days, creating a unique instance to learn about the latest innovations. It is the event of professionalization and development in the area of construction with the greatest convocation in Chile.
How do I register for the Great Training Fair?
To attend any of the versions of the Sodimac 2023 Great Training Fair (in person or online), you just have to register at www.granferiadecapacitacion.clwhere all the necessary information about the program, courses, talks and certifications will be, with their respective days and times.
