Spanish Canary Islands Governments Approves Management Support Plan for COE

Overview

The Spanish Canary Islands government has approved a three-year management support plan for the Center for Orientation, Entrepreneurship, Support, and Innovation (COE), vital for boosting local employment policies.

The plan delegates operational oversight to the publicly owned Institute of Technology of the Canary Islands (ITC), recognizing both the need for specialized expertise and the insufficient internal capacity of the Canary Islands Employment Service (SCE) to manage the center directly.

Strategic Context

This strategic move aligns with the broader European recovery efforts inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing:

• Innovation
• Digitalization
• Green economy initiatives

These are seen as drivers for employment growth.

Support Details

The support involves:

• Managing the technical aspects of the COE’s annual work programs
• Guiding stakeholders
• Fostering innovation in employment practices

The annual budget for this support totals approximately €843,200 per year, covering:

• Personnel
• Operational costs
• Community engagement activities

Compliance and Goals

The agreement stipulates:

• Strict adherence to data protection laws and transparency norms
• Clearly defined roles

This initiative aims to:

• Modernize employment services
• Promote entrepreneurship
• Adapt to demographic and technological challenges

Ultimately, it seeks to strengthen the region's economic resilience and social inclusion.