The capital of Tenerife has finalized the project ‘Interventions in the neighborhoods of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Annual 2025-2026’, an initiative aimed at promoting the labor insertion of 112 people through urban improvement actions. The mayor of the capital, José Manuel Bermúdez, announced that "long-term unemployed individuals participated in this important project developed between December and July in the capital of Tenerife".
Bermúdez reported that the project was made possible by a call for grants for job-generating projects in collaboration with the Municipal Local Corporations of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands, incorporating training plans to enhance the employability of participating workers. The project was executed through the Strategic Planning and Economic Promotion service and the Development Society.
"Not only were long-term unemployed individuals given an opportunity to work, but they also received training while carrying out improvements in numerous spaces in Santa Cruz," explained Bermúdez. He added that personalized labor orientation actions were implemented, along with complementary modules on equality, conflict prevention, ICT usage, and environmental awareness.
The CEO of the Development Society, Carmen Pérez, detailed that the project ran from December 26 to July 17, with the participation of 112 individuals (90 laborers, 7 teaching staff, 1 labor advisor, 5 foremen, 5 skilled workers, 2 surveyors, 1 prevention technician, and 1 administrative assistant). The training program included key competencies in mathematics, Spanish language, and English to access Level II and III Certificates of Professionalism.
During the project, painting, masonry, and cleaning work was carried out in various public spaces and municipal facilities across the five Districts of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Pérez highlighted that needs identified by the Districts were addressed, contributing to the improvement of the image and conservation of the neighborhoods, far exceeding initial objectives.
The initial plan included 35 interventions, but the continuous identification of new needs and the technical team's capacity led to the completion of 75 executed actions, a 40% increase over the forecast. Final production reached 214.3% of the initially planned scope.
The executed interventions improved the conservation status of public spaces and neighborhood environments, promoting more adequate conditions for use and maintenance. Pérez emphasized that these projects not only offer training and qualification but also allow participants to work while improving the municipality.
Pérez stressed the satisfaction of the Santa Cruz City Council with the work done and the commitment of the participants, advocating for continued support of projects that combine training with urban space improvement, thereby enhancing Santa Cruz's image.
Among the 75 improvement actions were cleaning and clearing in the Infobox, painting at the church square in Igueste de San Andrés, and clearing and painting in San Andrés. In the Centro – Ifara district, work was done in the square of El Toscal – Pisaca and the exterior of CEIP San Fernando.
In the Salud – La Salle district, cleaning and painting were carried out at the old Mercado de La Salud and walls in the square on Goya street. In Ofra – Costa Sur, pedestrian and garden areas were conditioned, and walls were painted in the Somosierra square. In the Suroeste district, vegetation was cleared on Andrés Orozco Maffiote street, and actions were taken in Santa Catalina park in La Gallega.
The project is financed by the Canary Employment Service and was executed through the Development Society of the Santa Cruz City Council.
Interested individuals can find more details on active training and employment programs on the website www.empleasantacruz.com.
