Monlau FP continues to move forward with its expansion project in Madrid with the appointment of Eric Ballesteros as Director of the new Leganés centre, which will open its doors in the 2027-2028 academic year.
A commitment to internal talent and to bringing to Madrid the hands-on, specialised training model that defines Monlau.
Eric Ballesteros, a Monlau teacher, has been appointed this week as the new Director of the Monlau FP Automotive Madrid centre, which will be based in Leganés. With this appointment, the Monlau Group continues to take steps forward in its expansion project in the Community of Madrid, which will become a reality in just a few months.
Ballesteros’ career path is closely linked to Monlau. His story began in 2016, when he joined the centre as a student on the Intermediate Vocational Training programme in Vehicle Electromechanics. He later continued his training with the Advanced Vocational Training programme in Automotive and, in February 2021, returned to the classroom—this time as a Monlau FP teacher in Barcelona.
Since then, he has developed his teaching career by supporting new generations of professionals in the automotive sector, a role he currently combines with his studies for a Degree in Industrial and Automatic Electronic Engineering.
From student to teacher—and now Director
Eric’s passion for mechanics goes back a long way, but it was during his time as a student at Monlau that he discovered his true professional vocation.
The contact with his teachers and the way they conveyed knowledge were decisive in also sparking his interest in teaching. Among the people who shaped his path is Sergio López, current coordinator of Monlau’s online Advanced Vocational Training programme in Automotive, whom he considers a mentor and a key figure in his personal and professional development.
That experience as a student has directly influenced his understanding of teaching: close, hands-on training connected to the reality of the sector, in which the teaching staff plays a fundamental role in students’ growth.
A new challenge: leading Monlau FP in Madrid
Now, Eric Ballesteros begins a new professional stage at the helm of Monlau FP Madrid, the new centre that Monlau will launch in Leganés during the 2027-2028 academic year.
Under the leadership of Carlos Salazar, Director of Monlau’s Automotive Area, Eric will take on the challenge of leading the centre’s launch and development, bringing to Madrid the experience, methodology, and values that define Monlau’s educational project.
The new campus will begin its activity with three specialised Vocational Training programmes in automotive:
- Intermediate Vocational Training programme in Motor Vehicle Electromechanics.
- Intermediate Vocational Training programme in Bodywork.
- Advanced Vocational Training programme in Automotive.
With this opening, Monlau takes an important step forward in its growth and expands its presence beyond Catalonia, maintaining its commitment to Vocational Training focused on hands-on learning, innovation, and connection with companies.
A story that reflects the essence of Monlau
The appointment of Eric Ballesteros has a special meaning for Monlau. His progression from student to Director of a new centre reflects the development opportunities that can arise throughout a path linked to training and the professional sector.
His knowledge of the educational project, his classroom experience, and his commitment to teaching will be fundamental in taking on this new stage.
At Monlau, we wish him every success in this new challenge and are convinced that his experience and dedication will help to consolidate Monlau FP Madrid as a new benchmark in automotive training.
