2 weeks Ago By Ion Axinescu
35 unemployed residents in the municipality of Algarrobo, Axarquia, benefited from the programme launched by the Andalusian regional government. The initiative, which cost €675,000, is part of a plan to improve job prospects for young people and long-term unemployed individuals in the region. 15 young participants already completed a year-long training and employment programme under the ‘Empleo y Formación’ scheme.
All of them, aged under 30, received on-the-job training in construction-related trades such as plastering, masonry, and finishing works. From day one, they combined hands-on work with formal education, eventually earning full professional certifications. Most Read on Euro Weekly News Driving in Spain without these 3 documents? Spanish police could seize your vehicle on the spot Top 4 best places to retire in Spain on €1,000 a month St George’s Day 2025 has been CHANGED – And everyone’s blaming the wrong person There are also two other employment initiatives currently underway in Algarrobo.
One is the Emplea-T Program, where six people have been hired on year-long contracts, supported by €130,000 in funding. Roles include environmental technician, IT specialist, audiovisual technician, administrative assistant, and cultural animator. The other is Andalucía Activa, where €147,000 has been invested to hire 14 unemployed residents— both under 35 and over 45 —in roles such as painter, builder, gardener, and cleaner.
Contracts are full-time and last six months. The programme is designed to address the specific needs of each municipality. Although unemployment in Algarrobo has dropped by 6.
3% in the past year, nearly half of the town’s 462 registered unemployed are over 45 years old, according to the latest data from the Andalusian Employment Service. Read here more news from Axarquia..
