Due to the tremendous interest and large number of participants in the three online editions of the Great Training Fair that the pandemic forced, this 2023 the largest meeting of specialist teachers in the country will have live streaming from the Estación Cultural Center Mapocho on March 16, 17 and 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The streaming of face-to-face activities will be in www.granferiadecapacitacion.cl.
The transmission will provide the contents of the more than 150 trainings, distributed in seven on-demand rooms, as well as the talks and activities that will take place in the plenary room. Likewise, it will house the television program ‘Señal en Vivo’ hosted by the journalist Álvaro García, where they will be able to enjoy various contents, interviews and testimonials from specialists in the field.
Streaming is thought and designed for specialists from all over the national territory and also from abroad -especially from countries like Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina- who have shown a growing interest in updating their knowledge.
In 2022, due to the pandemic, the Great Training Fair was held without public attendance and forced to be broadcast digitally. The instance demonstrated that there is enormous interest in these matters, registering over 200,000 visits – 40% of them from regions of the country – an opportunity in which more than 190,000 teachers were trained on the virtual platform. For this year, more than 25,000 in-person attendees are expected at the Mapocho Station and over 250,000 in the online transmission.
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 on certifications, is available at www.granferiadecapacitacion.cl.
Also, those who access the online version will be able to review the information of the more than 70 suppliers in the field that will present the latest innovations and technologies promoted in the world of construction, as well as download informative material in different formats, consult catalogs and review products details. 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.
What is the Great Training Fair?
The Great Training Fair, organized by Sodimac 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’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.
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.cl, where you will find all the necessary information about the program, courses, talks and certifications, with your respective days and times.
