TRAGSA-Education Agreement 2026: VET internships in the agricultural sector

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As of May 4, 2026, VET students in the agricultural sector have a new internship destination: TRAGSA, the State's Agricultural Transformation Company. The Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports has signed an agreement with this public company to facilitate training internships in a real work environment within the primary and environmental sector.

The Resolution of May 4, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-10096) publishes the text of the agreement and provides legal coverage for these internships, which strengthen collaboration between the educational administration and a strategic public company in the Spanish agricultural sector.

What does this regulation establish?

The agreement regulates the framework under which Vocational Training students can carry out training internships at TRAGSA. The objective is twofold: to complete students' practical training and to facilitate their job placement in sectors that are strategic for the Spanish economy.

TRAGSA acts as a host company for student interns, offering a real work environment in its four main areas of activity:

• Agriculture: primary sector activities and agricultural production.
• Environment: environmental management, conservation and ecosystem restoration.
• Rural development: projects for improvement and revitalization of rural areas.
• Construction: infrastructure and construction linked to the agricultural and environmental sector.

As a public company with medial character and special purpose (S.M.E., M.P.), TRAGSA operates under a State mandate, which guarantees a stable training environment aligned with the needs of both public and private sectors in the agricultural field.

Economic and operational impact

The agreement does not establish specific financial amounts or compensation for student interns, as its nature is educational. However, its operational impact is relevant for several stakeholders:

• For educational institutions: they have access to a new institutional agreement that facilitates the placement of students in a leading public company, reducing the burden of searching for collaborating companies in the agricultural sector.
• For TRAGSA: it gains access to a flow of future professionals trained in its own processes and organizational culture, which can reduce selection and adaptation costs in future hiring.
• For students: experience in a leading public company directly improves their employability in the primary sector, both in the public and private spheres.
• For the agricultural sector: the agreement contributes to meeting the need for qualified technical profiles in a sector with recurring difficulties in attracting young talent.

Who does it affect?

• Vocational Training students in programs linked to agriculture, environment, rural development and construction.
• Educational institutions that offer training programs in the agricultural and environmental sector.
• TRAGSA as the host company for student interns.
• Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports as a signatory party and responsible for coordinating the agreement.
• Regional educational administrations that must establish access procedures for their institutions to the agreement.

Practical example

A second-year student in the intermediate-level vocational program in Agricultural and Livestock Production at an institution in Castilla-La Mancha can, as of the effective date of this agreement, complete their Work-Based Training module (FCT) at a TRAGSA office in their autonomous community.

During this internship, the student would work on real agriculture or rural development projects under the supervision of TRAGSA technicians. Upon completion, they have accredited experience in a nationally recognized public company, which significantly strengthens their resume for entering the job market in the primary sector, both in private companies and in public sector job openings.

For the educational institution, this agreement eliminates the need to negotiate individually with TRAGSA: the framework is already established at the national level, which simplifies the administrative management of internships.

What should companies do now?

1. Educational institutions with agricultural programs: contact the regional educational administration to learn about the procedure for accessing the agreement and the requirements for channeling students to TRAGSA.
2. VET Dual Training coordinators at institutions: review whether the programs you offer align with TRAGSA's areas of activity (agriculture, environment, rural development, construction) and consider incorporating TRAGSA as a collaborating company.
3. Work-Based Training tutors: update collaboration agreements with companies to include, where appropriate, TRAGSA as a new option for student internship placements.
4. Private agricultural sector companies: although the agreement is between the Ministry and TRAGSA, its existence reinforces the internship model in the sector. This is a good time to review whether your company can also formalize similar agreements with VET institutions in your area.
5. Students and families: consult with your institution's tutor to find out if the TRAGSA agreement is available for your training program and autonomous community, and request information about available positions and the access process.

Official source

Disclaimer: This article is informational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. The information is based on the official text of the Resolution of May 4, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-10096) and is intended to help understand the main aspects of the TRAGSA-Education agreement. For specific legal or administrative questions, it is recommended to consult with the competent educational administration or a legal professional. The content is current as of the publication date and may be subject to updates or modifications by the competent authorities.