Canary Islands Internship Program Announcement

Overview

The Canary Islands Government has officially published a new agreement between the Canary Islands Employment Service (SCE) and Atlantis Tecnología y Sistemas, S.L.U. aimed at providing non-labor internships for young people through the Practícate program.

Target Audience and Duration

• Youth aged 18 to 25, with up to 29 for those registered in the National Youth Guarantee System.
• Internship lasts six months.

Benefits and Funding

• Participants receive a monthly stipend of at least €720.
• Subsidized partly by public funds.
• Covered by the hosting companies.

Program Objectives

• Improve young people's employability.
• Connect qualified but inexperienced youth with real-world work environments.
• Ensure proper supervision, certification, and support from involved companies.

Policy Alignment and Goals

This program aligns with broader efforts to address youth unemployment in the region.

"It emphasizes equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and social inclusion, ensuring that young people from diverse backgrounds benefit from these opportunities."

• Bridge the gap between education and the labor market.
• Help young residents gain hands-on experience.
• Promote economic growth and social cohesion in the Canary Islands.

Responsibilities and Monitoring

• Establishes clear roles for both companies and the SCE.
• Focuses on compliance, monitoring, and evaluation.

Summary

This initiative aims to provide young people with valuable work experience, supporting their entry or re-entry into the workforce and fostering regional social and economic development.