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communications sector to rise to the new challenges we now face. One year after the launch of this new division, which provides training courses on topics relating to television, radio, film, communications and IT, we can confidently say that we are on track to become the leading benchmark in Spain. We have a catalogue of 400 courses and have entered into partnerships with a range of prestigious Spanish and international institutions. I would like to conclude this message with a reminder that 2017 was by no means an easy year. In fact, it was a tough time, and we have had to bring out the best in us to deliver a strong performance. We are confident that we can perform just as strongly in 2018. At the Group , we have a leading model that adapts swiftly to change, and our commitment to quality has proved to be the right call. We face new challenges every day. But I am fully confident that, whatever the challenge may be, we shall rise to it, because it’s in our DNA. The Fundación Atresmedia continues to channel the Group’s community support for child protection, better education and the integration of people with disabilities, with milestones such as the “Great Teachers” award ceremony, which drew record beating attendance | 10 |  LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN ATRESMEDIA  |  EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY REPORT 2017