Canary Islands Government Collaboration on Training Grants 2025

Overview

The Canary Islands government has published a collaboration agreement between the Canary Islands Employment Service (SCE) and the Fundación Canaria para el Fomento del Trabajo (FUNCATRA) for the management of training grants in 2025.

This partnership aims to:

• Streamline the distribution of funds for training programs
• Primarily target employed workers
• Support the development of skills in social dialogue and collective bargaining

Objectives and Benefits

• Enhance the efficiency of public resource management
• Support workforce development in the Canary Islands
• Improve public service delivery and employment policies

Roles and Responsibilities

• FUNCATRA, with its proven experience, will handle:
  • Processing applications
  • Monitoring fund usage
  • Ensuring compliance
• SCE will focus on:
  • Strategic oversight

Agreement Details

• Retroactive to: January 1, 2026
• Duration: Until the end of 2026
• Possible extension: Yes

Funding

• Total support: Over €910,000
• Payment: In two installments

Compliance and Transparency

The agreement emphasizes transparency, data protection, and legal compliance, ensuring all operations respect EU and national privacy laws.

Impact

This cooperation reflects ongoing efforts to:

• Modernize employment policies
• Improve public service delivery
• Benefit job seekers and employers across the islands
• Enable more targeted programs
• Improve resource allocation
• Increase employment opportunities in the region