Tenerife reaches 377,363 employed people, 26,000 more than in 2019 and 75% with permanent work. Historical figure that Pedro Martín links to the anti-crisis measures. Such as the hiring, through the town halls, of 2,075 qualified people or the 11,541 direct aid to the self-employed and SMEs, with the pioneering initiative of not being necessary to be up to date on debts. Another 2,751 people kept their jobs after being in ERTE in 1,131 SMEs. The president highlights the increase in aid to companies. From 365,000 euros in 2018 to 9 million in 2022. He aims to train young people with scholarships for 10 million and 4,500 beneficiaries. Especially in linguistic immersion “because” languages are key, says Martín. He concludes: “Training should be geared towards business demand because they complain about a lack of professionals.” Agreements with the private sector and promotion of new professions such as in the audiovisual sector.
