Canary Islands Youth Employment Initiative

Overview

The Canary Islands government has announced the publication of a new agreement aimed at helping young people enter the job market.

The pact involves the following organizations:

• Canary Islands Employment Service
• University of La Laguna's General Foundation
• Santa Cruz de Tenerife Chamber of Commerce

This agreement was signed on June 28, 2024.

Objectives

The initiative aims to:

• Provide non-labor internship opportunities to recent graduates without professional experience.
• Support young graduates through the 'Cataliza VII' project to promote guided employment via practical training.

Key Details

• Addresses critical youth employment challenges by connecting young graduates with local companies.
• Offers valuable experience to improve job prospects.
• Emphasizes transparency and the importance of sharing agreements publicly to boost accountability and public trust.
• Participation of companies was finalized in June 2025.

Benefits

For residents and students:

• New opportunities to gain practical skills.
• Increased chances to enter the workforce.

The initiative also reflects continued government efforts to:

• Reduce youth unemployment
• Foster a more inclusive job market within the region.