SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 11th March (EUROPA PRESS) –
Tenerife’s Cabildo has assigned over 2 million euros to an employment scheme aimed at restoring the areas impacted by the fire. This initiative is part of the co-financing agreed between the Canary Islands Employment Service (SCE) and the Island Corporation, under the Canary Islands Comprehensive Employment Plan (PIEC).
Minister of Employment and Education, Efraín Medina, praised the measure and outlined that the plan’s goal is to enhance the employability and job placement opportunities for registered job seekers and Long-Term Unemployed individuals. In the selection process, special consideration has been given to promoting the participation of women and people with disabilities.
Additionally, Efraín Medina highlighted that the chosen participants will gain paid professional experience through the project. They will be engaged in works and services of general and social interest, enhancing their skills in agricultural and forestry activities to boost their employability and facilitate their reintegration into the workforce.
On the other hand, Minister of the Natural Environment, Blanca Pérez, mentioned that efforts are underway in the affected areas to expedite forest recovery. She emphasized the importance of having these workers involved not only to contribute to the tasks but also to apply their expertise. Pérez urged the public to exercise caution while moving through the fire-affected zones that are now accessible to visitors. She emphasized that safety barriers and fences are installed for protection and risk prevention.
The project kicked off in March 2024, with the recruitment of two senior technicians, four specialist technicians in forestry and natural environment management, nine group leaders in forestry and/or agricultural activities, two group leaders in construction, two administrative assistants, six technical assistants (chainsaw operators), thirty forestry workers, and eight construction workers. Their responsibilities include vegetation clearance in the fire-affected areas, restoration of minor forestry infrastructure, and soil erosion control.
