Canary Islands Launch €58.5 Million Funding to Boost Job Training for Unemployed
Published: August 8, 2025|education|Gobierno de Canarias
Canary Islands' €58.5 Million Vocational Training Investment
The Canary Islands government has announced a significant €58.5 million investment aimed at enhancing vocational training for unemployed workers in 2025. This initiative prioritizes both in-person and online learning, focusing on full professional certificates and specialized training aligned with national standards.
Goals and Focus
- Equip job seekers with new skills
- Improve employability
- Align workforce capabilities with local economic needs
Funding Details
- Supports a variety of training programs, including complete professional certifications and targeted specializations
- Emphasizes reaching unemployed individuals to foster their career advancement
- Funds originate from national employment and education budgets
- Includes agreements with the central government, ensuring dedicated resources from multiple governmental layers
Eligibility and Application Process
- Open to accredited training centers within the Canary Islands
- Specific requirements to prevent ineligible entities from benefiting
- Streamlined application process through an electronic platform
- Application deadlines set for mid-August
Regional Efforts
This move underscores regional efforts to address unemployment by bolstering skills relevant to the local job market and supporting economic growth in the archipelago.