Study tour 2: Social inclusion

Jul 10, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tecnoglass and Fundación Santo Domingo

Description

Labour Inclusion: Opportunities for All In Barranquilla, labour inclusion has moved beyond aspiration to become a tangible public policy. The city has implemented strategies that recognise and support companies that open their doors to people with disabilities, victims of conflict, migrants, and host communities. This strategies have enabled over 300 people with disabilities to access formal employment in 55 companies committed to diversity. One of these companies is Tecnoglass, a global leader in architectural glass and aluminum solutions. With over 9,000 employees and a 4.1-million-square-foot industrial complex in Barranquilla, Tecnoglass embeds sustainability and inclusion at the heart of its business model. Participants will tour this vertically integrated operation and hear firsthand from both workers and employers how inclusive hiring has become a driver of productivity, innovation, social cohesion, and business pride. From glass transformation to aluminum extrusion, the visit will highlight how business growth can go hand in hand with job creation, skills development, and community well-being — proving that inclusion and competitiveness are not only compatible but mutually reinforcing.