The Cabildo of Lanzarote has launched a new edition of the program "New Employment Opportunities", through which it will hire 40 unemployed people who, for 12 months, will carry out internships in different departments of the island corporation, performing functions related to their qualifications.
The objective of this initiative "is to encourage the hiring of unemployed people to carry out work practices, preferably first-time employment, in order to improve their employability and facilitate their future insertion into the labor market", explains the Minister of Employment of the institution, Jorge Peñas.
"From the Cabildo of Lanzarote we continue to collaborate in the creation of employment and in the economic recovery of our island", adds Peñas, who highlights that "this program will allow recently qualified people to experience their first work experience, thereby improving their professional skills".
Requirements
The "New Employment Opportunities" project is co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus within the ESF+ Canary Islands 2021-2027 program. The subsidy provided by the Canarian Employment Service (SCE) amounts to 1,162,311.06 euros, while the contribution from the Cabildo of Lanzarote is 241,038.06.
Specifically, through this program, three tutors, one coordinator and 36 workers will be hired for internships. The requirements that the latter must meet are to be registered as job seekers with the Canarian Employment Service, preferably for their first job, and to hold a university degree or professional training, provided that no more than three years have passed since obtaining it, or five if it is a person with a disability.
During the month of January, the selection process is being carried out and among the qualifications required are degrees in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Industrial Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Social Work, Business Administration and Law.
With respect to the Intermediate and Higher Level Training Cycles demanded, the following stand out: Higher Technician in Renewable Energies, Technician in Audiovisual Communication and Advertising, Higher Technician in Electrotechnical and Automated Systems.
The Minister of Employment, Jorge Peñas, encourages all those who meet the requirements and want to benefit from this opportunity offered by the Cabildo to be correctly registered with the Canarian Employment Service in order to be selected.
