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National Training Service
Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA)

UNEVOC Centre (National Body) since 2014

SENA was formed by Decree-Law 118 of June 21, 1957. Its function is to provide professional training and formation to workers, youths and adults within th​e areas of industry, trade, agriculture, mining and cattle breeding.

The Agency has a tripartite structure in which workers, employers and Government participate in order to provide companies and corporations with skilled manpower using modern methods, and thereby achieve a shift in each of the productivity processes.

Mission

SENA is responsible for fulfilling the function that corresponds to the State, of investing in the social and technical development of the Colombian workers by offering and implementing a comprehensive professional training for the incorporation and development of people in productive activities that contribute to the country’s social, economic and technological development

Objectives

In 2020, SENA will be a world-class institution in matters of comprehensive professional training, and the use and appropriation of technology and innovation to the service of individuals and businesses.

Regular tasks

• Contribute to the productivity of the companies
• Contribute to the effective generation of jobs and alleviation of poverty
• Contribute to developing an innovative workforce for companies and regions
• Ensure programmes adhere to international quality and standards
• Incorporate the latest technologies in enterprises
• Maintain a close relationship with the (secondary and higher) education sector

Focus and interest