La Xunta de Galicia has activated, through the Diario Oficial de Galicia (DOG), the program Galicia Suma Talento, endowed with 8,5 million euros for the period 2026-2027. This initiative seeks to qualify 2.800 unemployed people through on-demand training designed by the companies themselves, with a mandatory hiring commitment.
This new public-private partnership framework aims to align training programs with the real needs of the productive sector. According to the call for proposals published this week, the plan integrates training, business, and talent into a single instrument, allowing companies to apply for funding starting next [date missing]. January 14th to December 1st.
Flexibility and strategic planning for the business sector
The initiative responds to a long-standing demand from the private sector: a stable and legally secure framework for planning the training of its future employees. The program allows for the implementation of training activities up to March 2027This facilitates the deseasonalization of supply and its adaptation to the production cycles of clusters and business associations.
The measure focuses on sectors that are strategic for the Galician economy and foreign trade, such as the automotive, defense, social and healthcare or agri-foodThese industries will be able to provide specific qualifications to strengthen their current business lines or prepare for future expansion.
The key figures and deadlines for the call for proposals are detailed below:
| Concept | Key Data |
|---|---|
| Total budget | 8,5 million euros (2026-2027) |
| Beneficiaries (Students) | 2.800 unemployed people |
| Deadline for application | From January 14, 2026 to December 1, 2026 |
| Maximum execution | Until March 2027 |
| Commitment to hiring | Between 40% and 60% of the students |
Modular training pathways: Levels A, B and C
One of the major new features of this order is the expansion of available routes. Galicia Suma Talento It not only includes specialties from the Catalog of Servicio Público de Empleo (SEPE), but rather integrates actions of the Vocational Training System.
The system is structured in formal and accumulative formations of grades A, B and C, allowing:
- Long-term programs for complete qualifications.
- Specialized micro-training (micro-credentials) for specific needs.
- More agile and flexible itineraries for emerging professional profiles.
Hiring requirements and beneficiaries
The program establishes a direct link between subsidized training and job placement. Companies, temporary employment agencies, or accredited centers that provide the training must meet specific hiring ratios for students who successfully complete the program.
- 60% hiring: If the contracts have a minimum duration of 6 months.
- 40% hiring: If the contracts are for a period equal to or greater than 12 months.
For their part, students must be registered as claimants in the SPEG and be unemployed at the start of the course. However, people registered in the register of Sistema Nacional de Garantía Juvenil They are exempt from the prior unemployment requirement, thus facilitating the incorporation of young talent.
La Xunta de Galicia It will implement a non-competitive system to expedite the awarding of these grants, ensuring that companies can fill their vacancies almost immediately.
Key points and frequently asked questions about Galicia Suma Talento
1. Who can apply for these grants?
They can be requested by companies (individual or grouped), clusters, business associations and accredited Vocational Training centers that assume the commitment to hiring through agreements with companies.
2. What type of training can be provided?
Actions from the catalog can be taught SEPE and from the Vocational Training System (levels A, B and C). All training must be in-person and aligned with the real demands of the company.
3. How is the amount of aid calculated?
The subsidy is determined based on the cost of the training module or specialty, its duration and the number of participants, covering the costs to qualify future employees.
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