The Cabildo Promotes Employment for Hundreds of Women Through the ISOS Project
Rosa Dávila Recognises the Initiative as a Generator of Opportunities and a Commitment to Employment and People
The Cabildo de Tenerife’s Governing Council approved today (Wednesday) the processing of new direct aid lines for the ISOS Project. This initiative aims to promote the employment of women through the Canary Island Foundation for Training, Employment, and Business Development (FIFEDE). The programme’s goal is for at least 100 unemployed women with qualifications but no related work experience to gain internships with companies linked to their studies, thereby improving their employability prospects.
The President of the Cabildo, Rosa Dávila, emphasised that “initiatives like this one reflect our commitment to employment and to people. When we came to the Cabildo, the unemployment rate in Tenerife exceeded the average for the Canary Islands, reaching 22%. Today, we can proudly say that Tenerife has established itself as the economic engine of the Archipelago, being the island where the most jobs have been created, reducing the unemployment rate to 11%, a figure not seen since 2007.”
On his part, the island’s Councillor for Employment, Efraín Medina, highlighted that “the ISOS Project is a fundamental tool for opening job opportunities for talented and qualified women who have found it challenging to enter the job market. With this aid, we not only facilitate their inclusion but also contribute to building a fairer, more inclusive society with equal opportunities.”
The Cabildo allocates a budget of €700,000 to this initiative, marking an increase of €200,000 over the initial funding. Participants will also receive financial support of up to €900 to cover transport and living expenses during the training process, including an additional monthly support of €150 for those who must balance caregiving for children under 12 or dependent family members.
Assessment of the ISOS Project
Since its launch in 2018, the ISOS Project has already benefited 400 women in Tenerife. In just the last two years, it has achieved the employment of 200 women, with a cumulative investment of €1.2 million.
The primary aim of the project is to enhance the employability and promote the hiring of unemployed women on the island of Tenerife, particularly those who hold vocational or university qualifications but have not been able to gain professional experience in their areas of expertise.
In this regard, the initiative seeks to improve their job skills and strengthen their personal abilities, enabling participants to approach selection processes and the demands of the current job market with greater confidence and effectiveness. The project also aims to connect participants with the business sector and the working world through an internship period, allowing them to have direct contact with real companies, understand their internal operations, and generate professional networking opportunities.
Ultimately, the goal is to facilitate the job insertion of the participating women, both through the enhancement of their professional capabilities and by fostering business connections that accompany the project. This creates effective links between academic training and employability in the local market.
