The Spanish Chamber of Commerce's Young Talent program celebrates a decade with 100.000 jobs created

 

Su Majestad la Reina presided over the tenth anniversary of the program Talento Joven of the Cámara de EspañaThe initiative, co-financed by the Fondo Social Europeo PlusIt celebrates a decade of facilitating access to employment for 250.000 young people and contributing to the creation of 100.000 direct jobs.

 

The event was attended by Yolanda Díaz, second vice-president of Gobierno de España and minister of Trabajo y Economía Social, With the president of the Cámara de España, José Luis BonetThis program, framed within the Garantía JuvenilIt is aimed at profiles between 16 and 29 years old with the objective of adapting their skills to the real demands of Spanish companies in an environment of accelerated technological evolution.

 

Structural impact on youth employment

 

José Luis Bonet He emphasized that the labor market is undergoing a "profound and accelerated transformation" driven by technological advances. In this context, the president reaffirmed the institution's commitment: "Our commitment is to continue working so that young people can train in those areas that can best help them find employment, complete their studies, or start their own business." José Luis BonetTalent is a country's greatest asset and España It is proof of that.

 

During the event, quantitative results were presented that support the success of the program over these ten years:

 

 

Impact Indicator	Amount Reached
young participants	More than
Jobs created	100.000
Training activities carried out	36.000
Training hours delivered	3,1 million
Job Fairs organized	435

 

 

Stories of reinvention and professional success

 

Su Majestad la Reina He was able to learn firsthand about the experiences of six young people who transformed their lives thanks to the program. Among them, Marta Corral, an entrepreneur in the fashion sector, explained how the support of the Cámara de A Coruña This allowed her to launch her brand of handcrafted handbags. Meanwhile, Mohammad Al katib He recounted how the program helped him obtain his bus driving license, allowing him to currently work in ALSA.

 

Ruth Hernández, Director of People at ALSAHe emphasized that attracting diverse and stable talent is key for companies: "Programs like this allow companies to help society, break down biases, and create role models." From a technical perspective, Isabel Rodríguez, mentor in the Cámara de A Coruña, emphasized the importance of working on the soft skills to ensure the success of the beneficiaries in their careers.

 

A model based on mentoring

 

Success Talento Joven Its strength lies in its two-dimensional approach. On the one hand, it offers individualized attention through technicians who act as mentors. On the other, it directly involves the business community in the design of training programs. María José Menduiña, partner in Sectors Business Consulting de KPMG EspañaHe confirmed that the program "activates young talent and reduces the mismatch between education and the labor market."

 

The profile of the beneficiaries reflects the diversity of Spanish youth. 52% of the participants were men and 48% were women. It is worth noting that 54% lacked prior work experience and 37% had no formal education at the start of the program. Furthermore, the program has integrated more than 21.700 people in vulnerable situations or with disabilities.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about Young Talent

 

What requirements must young people meet to access the program?

The program is designed for young people between the ages of 16 and 29 who are unemployed and registered in the National Employment System. Garantía Juvenilseeking to improve their employability through specific training.

 

How are companies collaborating in this initiative of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce?

Companies actively participate in the design of training programs to ensure that the knowledge acquired by young people matches the real hiring needs of the productive sector.

 

What has been the social impact of the program on vulnerable groups?

In its first decade, the program has served more than 21.700 people with disabilities or in situations of social vulnerability, in addition to 35.000 young people from minorities or other cultural contexts.