Tàndem Programme Launches 11th Edition with 63 Students Tackling Challenges for FC Andorra and Others

The Tàndem programme has begun its 11th edition, involving 63 vocational students and eight teachers who will spend the next three months developing solutions to challenges posed by FC Andorra, Grup Refesa, and Carnet Jove Andorra.

The initiative, led by Andorra Business, the Aixovall Vocational Training Centre, and the Ministry of Institutional Relations, Education and Universities, pairs students with local firms to apply academic skills to real-world problems in innovation, sustainability, and business evolution.

FC Andorra's project requires proposals to boost stadium crowds by targeting Andorra's mix of residents and visitors, with ideas centred on immersive match experiences. Grup Refesa wants students to explore circular economy approaches, turning waste into high-value products, services, or revenue streams to enhance efficiency. Carnet Jove Andorra is calling for a refreshed youth offerings strategy that goes beyond discounts, incorporating vital digital tools or activities alongside viable funding models.

Under supervision from educators and company mentors, the groups will compete in a semi-final on 17 December, followed by the final the next day before a panel of business, education, and government representatives.

Judit Hidalgo, Andorra Business director, emphasised how the scheme engages youth in innovation processes, delivering actionable ideas and new perspectives to firms while exposing students to genuine projects. Aixovall director Gregori Gutiérrez pointed out that proposals from prior editions have led to implementations, including company-sponsored training opportunities.

Over 10 previous rounds, Tàndem has involved 673 students, 115 teachers, and 30 companies, fostering closer education-business links and practical economic advances.