Canary Islands Youth Employment Initiative

Overview

The Canary Islands government has officially announced a new partnership aimed at boosting youth employment through unpaid internships. The agreement was signed last year between the following organizations:

• Canary Islands Employment Service
• Fundación Canaria General Universidad de La Laguna
• Santa Cruz de Tenerife Business Confederation (CEOE-Tenerife)

It focuses on helping young people with degrees to gain practical experience without prior work experience.

Objectives and Focus

This initiative, part of the 'Cataliza VII' project, strives to:

• Bridge the gap between education and the job market
• Offer young graduates an opportunity to acquire valuable skills
• Improve employability

Transparency and Public Accessibility

The publication emphasizes the government's commitment to transparency by:

Requiring the details of such agreements—and the companies involved—to be accessible to the public.

With the agreement now officially made public, local residents and job seekers can better understand the efforts to support youth employment in the region.

Broader Social Policies

This move aligns with broader social policies seeking to:

• Reduce youth unemployment
• Foster a more competitive local workforce

Accountability and Participation

The public disclosure also ensures accountability and encourages other organizations to participate in similar initiatives, creating a more transparent and inclusive approach to regional development.