Canary Islands Employment Service New Temporary Administrative Unit

Announcement Details

On December 23, 2025, the Canary Islands government announced the creation of a new temporary administrative unit within the Canary Islands Employment Service (Servicio Canario de Empleo). This initiative aims to bolster the delivery of essential employment services, particularly in managing public resources, job training, and employer support, in line with national employment policies.

Unit Composition and Funding

• The unit will consist of 158 technical staff members.
• It will be financed with over 26 million euros.

Objectives and Functions

• Support various departments and local employment offices as a flexible, cross-functional team.
• Improve the efficiency and quality of active employment policies.
• Provide personalized job guidance.
• Conduct employer outreach.
• Offer training programs tailored to market needs.

Strategic Alignment and Duration

"This move aligns with broader strategies to reduce unemployment and enhance workforce skills across the region, responding to new legal frameworks and government commitments."

• The initiative reflects a strategic effort to improve public service delivery during economic recovery.
• Its temporary status allows it to operate for an initial period of three years.
• Provisions are in place for extension or early termination based on effectiveness.

Broader Impact

• Strengthen the administrative capacity of the employment service.
• Better support unemployed residents.
• Meet legal requirements.
• Adapt agilely to evolving employment challenges.