Youth Employment Initiative in the Canary Islands

Background

In a move to boost youth employment, the Canary Islands government officially published the joining of Oswaldo Informática, S.L. to a major collaboration aimed at providing internships for young people with degrees but no work experience.

This agreement, signed on June 5, 2025, connects Oswaldo Informática to a broader initiative involving:

• The Canary Islands Employment Service
• The Canary Islands University Foundation
• The Canary Employers Confederation

Project Details

The project, called 'Cataliza VII,' seeks to:

• Guide young adults into the labor market through non-labor practices
• Ease their transition from education to professional life

The government’s transparency law requires such agreements to be publicly disclosed within 20 days of signing, ensuring openness about public-private collaborations.

Objectives and Outlook

This initiative is part of the ongoing effort to:

• Reduce youth unemployment
• Help new graduates gain practical experience in the local economy

It reflects the Canary Islands’ commitment to:

• Creating more opportunities for young residents
• Supporting long-term economic and social stability in the region

Summary

By formalizing these partnerships, the government aims to:

• Strengthen youth integration into the workforce
• Promote sustainable economic development and social cohesion