Galicia is promoting its talent attraction model linked to business demand in Latin America

 

La Xunta de Galicia It strengthens its strategy of internationalizing its workforce in the Americas. Within the framework of the international forum organized by the Government of Ecuador and the World Bank, the councilor of Employment, Commerce and Emigration, José González, has maintained an intense institutional agenda in Quito with the aim of consolidating strategic alliances that facilitate the arrival of qualified professionals to the autonomous community.

 

The core of this trade and institutional mission lies in the development of the Galician model for attracting talent, which prioritizes the return of the diaspora and, complementarily, the incorporation of workers from third countries through migration "controlled, safe and effective"As he explained José GonzálezThis process is strictly linked to the real demand of the productive fabric of Galiciaensuring positive socio-labor integration from the beginning.

 

Strategic alliances with delegations from Latin America

 

During his stay, the head of JOBS held key meetings with the ambassador of Spain en Ecuador, Enrique Yturriaga Saldanhaas well as with the minister of Foreign Relations and Human Mobility of Ecuador, Gabriela SommerfeldThese bilateral meetings were extended to representatives of Colombia y Dominican Republic, in order to create "bridges of opportunity" that allow us to address the demographic challenge and the shortage of workers in strategic economic activities.

 

González emphasized the importance of collaboration with the diplomatic corps to ensure that mobility processes are orderly and beneficial for all parties. In this regard, she highlighted the progress achieved with the previously signed statement of intent. Colombia, Honduras, Ecuador y Paraguaya commitment that is now being sought to be extended to the Dominican Republic.

 

Country / Institution	Key Representative	Objective of the Cooperation
Ecuador	Saúl Pacurucu (Deputy Minister)	Talent acquisition and supervised migration.
Colombia	Carlos Molina (Minister Counselor)	Consolidate training and employment in the country of origin.
República Dominicana	Leonardo Manuel Gil (Deputy Minister)	Opening of new avenues for labor collaboration.
Banco Mundial	Technical delegates	Analysis of global mobility challenges.

 

Regional management of work permits

 

One of the key points of the roadmap presented by the Xunta de Galicia is the request to Government of Spain to assume the management of initial work permits. This responsibility, which the Regional administration Expected to take office during the first half of 2026, it will be crucial to streamline procedures and enhance the plan to attract foreign talent.

 

The regional minister emphasized that these agreements will allow Galician companies to make job offers directly in the countries of origin, under a procedure overseen by the administrations involved.

 

• Orderly migration: Processes coordinated with the originating administrations.
• Business partnerships: Hiring based on real needs of key sectors.
• Territorial synergies: Technical cooperation in the areas of employment and training.

 

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Galician talent model

 

What does Galicia's talent attraction model consist of?

It is based on two main axes: the return of the Galician diaspora abroad and the incorporation of foreign professionals through controlled migration processes, always linked to real job offers in companies in the community.

 

Which countries are currently participating in these mobility agreements?

Galicia already has a manifesto of intent signed with Colombia, Honduras, Ecuador y Paraguayand actively works to formalize cooperation with Dominican Republic.

 

What impact will the management of work permits have?

It will allow the Xunta de Galicia Directly managing initial permits will expedite international hiring times and allow for a faster response to labor shortages in strategic sectors.