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Message T H R O U G H T H E I R L E N SHANDS OF SPAIN:
This project celebrates the diverse skills, stories, and cultural heritage of students atCIFP SOMESO. Through photography and personal narratives, it documents studentsfrom various vocational departments—metalworking, car mechanics, woodworking,personal image, and civil work. The goal is to highlight not only the unique vocationaltalents and backgrounds of each student, but also the essentiality of each trade toSpain's local industries and communities.My goal in creating this project was to remember the individual students I had theprivilege of meeting during my time teaching in A Coruña. Their insights, passions, andjourneys made my experience at SOMESO truly special. Through this project, I came tounderstand them in new ways as I got to watch them pursue their dreams beyond theusual classroom setting.This book is a tribute to an unforgettable chapter of my life in Spain, and the manydreams, talents, and passions that fill this world.Michelle Chaewon Um C.I.F.P. SOMESO | 16.09.2024 – 15.06.2025
LUCAS VARELA SAMBADEage [21]vocational track [AUTOMOCIÓN]
Working tirelessly throughnumerous jobs, Lucasnever stopped pushingtoward his dream ofstudying automotives.Now, through hard workand determination, hehopes to turn that dreaminto a lifelong careerworking with cars.
“ ES M E J O R E S TA RP R E PA R A D O A Q U ET E PI L L E ND ES P R E V E N I D O ,I N T E N TA D E J A RT EP U E R TASA BI E RTAS AD O N D E VAYA S ”
FRANCISCO APENELA GARCIAage [45]background [GRAPHIC DESIGNER]vocational track [WOODWORKING]
Paco (AKA Francisco) has embraced a boldnew direction in his career, leaving behind hispast as a graphic designer.. Driven bydedication and passion, he’s now pursuingwhat he believes to be his true calling.
“ N U N CA ESDEMASIA DO TAR DE ”
THOMAS EDUARDO GUERRERO NUNESage [28]vocational track [METALWORK]
With his roots in Chile,Thomas continues todo what he does best:metalworking. Alwaysbringing positive energyto the workshop, hemolds metal to therhythm of his blastingmusic- tuning out theworld with every spark.
CELTIA SANMARTINage [29]background [EDUCATIONAL STUDIES & PORTUGUESE]vocational track [CNC PROGRAMMATION]
Celtia never planned to enter the worldof metalworks, but now she’s forging afuture in CNC programming, with hopesof becoming a vocational traininginstructor in Pontevedra.“ S I P U DI ES E VO LV E R A LPASA D O H U B I E S E E M P E ZA D OM U C H O A N T ES E S T E F P D EM ECA N IZA D O , P O R Q U E M EH A AY U DA D O A D ES C U B R I RU N M U N D O Q U E M EA PAS IO N A”
NEREA PÉREZage [18]background [INFORMÁTICA DE OFICINA]vocational track [PEINADO Y COSMÉTICA CAPILAR]
“ VIVI RÍA PA RA S E RP ELU QU E RA AU NQ U EN O M E PAG AR AN ”
Though still young,Nerea is certain thathairdressing is the pathshe wants to dedicateher life to. After years ofcontinuous study sincehigh school, she hasfinally found the placethat feels just right.
JAVIER DA COSTA FERREIRAage [20]vocational track [CIVIL WORKS]passion [TOPOGRAPHER OR CHEF]
Javier lives life with smilesand a twinkle in his eye.While he enjoys studyingcivil works and dreams ofbecoming a topographer,his true passion lies incooking. He hopes to oneday become a chef whobrings a smile to every facewith every dish he creates.
“ S O N R ÍE L E A L A VI DA Y L A VI DA TE DAR Á UN A S O N RISA”
MARTA MARCOS RUENESage [24]vocational track [AESTHETICS AND BEAUTY]
With a background in interiordesign, Marta found a new path inAesthetics and Beauty.Discovering the beauty withineverything- whether in spaces orpeople- Marta ensures that thefinal result leaves you feelingbeautiful, both inside and out.
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