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Build Your Future in Spain
An education to employment program in Spain that helps displaced people build in-demand skills, connect with meaningful career opportunities, and thrive in their new communities.
About Ciconia
Ciconia is a seven-month education to employment program in Spain that empowers displaced people to rebuild their futures in Spain through practical training, mentorship, community support, and connections to meaningful employment. We also create opportunities for participants to contribute their skills and talents to the communities they call home.
Where Potential Meets opportunity
Every step brings you closer to a new career, a stronger community, and a brighter future.
Discover
Discover your path, define your goals, and apply to join Ciconia.
Learn
Learn and build your technical and innovation skills. Put them into practice.
Build
Sharpen your skills, build connections, find meaningful work, and thrive in your new community.
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Why Ciconia?
Everything you need to learn, belong, and build a successful future in Spain.
Practical Learning
Develop real-world skills through hands-on projects, workshops, and industry-led learning.
Coaching & Mentorship
Receive guidance from experienced professionals, entrepreneurs, and experts.
Community Development & Integration Activities
Build friendships, grow your network, and gain the confidence to become an active part of your new community.
Spanish Learning
Build practical Spanish language skills to reach A2/B1 level and communicate confidently in everyday life, education, and the workplace.
Psychological and Wellbeing Support
Access professional psychological support and wellbeing services that help you build resilience, confidence, and a healthy foundation for your future.
Income Share Agreement (ISA) Model
Study now without upfront tuition costs. Through our Income Share Agreement, you begin contributing only after securing qualifying employment.
A future built on opportunity, community, and innovation
Disclaimer: Ciconia is an education to employment program in Spain that operates as a non-partisan and inclusive organisation. We welcome individuals regardless of gender, age, religion, political views, background or identity. Some programmes may have specific eligibility criteria or focus on particular groups, according to their purpose, funding requirements or partner agreements. These criteria apply only to the relevant programme and do not reflect any limitation on Ciconia’s overall commitment to inclusion.