Canary Islands Youth Employment Initiative

Partnership Details

• The Canary Islands government has officially announced the inclusion of a regional partnership aimed at helping young people gain work experience.
• The collaboration involves the following organizations:
  • Canary Islands Employment Service
  • University of Las Palmas Foundation
  • Canary Employers Confederation (CCE)

Agreement and Project

• The agreement was signed on July 5, 2024.
• It supports the "Cataliza VII" project, which offers internships to recent graduates without work experience.

Purpose and Goals

• This initiative responds to a growing need to improve youth employment opportunities in the region.
• By allowing young job seekers to gain practical experience in local companies, the program aims to ease their transition into the labor market.

Government Commitment

The Canary Islands’ move to publish this agreement in the official gazette underscores its commitment to transparency and fostering public-private cooperation.

• It highlights the government’s focus on creating targeted employment programs to tackle youth unemployment, a pressing concern across Spain.

Benefits for Residents and Graduates

• This development offers a new pathway to gain valuable skills.
• It helps improve employability.
• It potentially unlocks new career opportunities within the local economy.