In November, Tacoronte reported a total of 1,991 individuals out of work, comprising 41.14% men and 58.86% women. Unemployment impacts only 6.18% of those under the age of 25, but escalates to 33.75% among individuals aged 25 to 44, and rises further to 60.07% in those aged 45 and over. It’s notable that 47.3% of the overall unemployed population are long-term unemployed, meaning they have been striving to enter the job market for an extended period. Initiatives launched between July 2023 and December 2024 were specifically designed for this group, benefiting 31 participants, with expectations to increase this figure to 35 between 2024 and 2025.
The industries experiencing the highest levels of unemployment in 2024 included commerce (185), construction (13%), hospitality (12%), industry (4%), and agriculture (1%).
An important observation is that 43.81% of the unemployed possess only primary education, while 41.85% have completed secondary education. Additionally, 7.95% and 6.39% have attained university degrees and vocational training, respectively.
Consequently, the Local Development and Employment division is placing a strong emphasis on training, with a strategy devised to enhance employability and provide job opportunities across all demographics. This approach is tailored to the municipality’s characteristics, concentrating on initiatives that bolster the local economy. Nonetheless, there remains considerable work to be done in reducing the city’s unemployment rate, a goal that area councillor Eduardo Dávila is dedicated to achieving. He explains that various training pathways have been established, focusing on specific sectors such as hospitality in response to the demand from businesses, as well as targeting particular groups, like older women involved in the underground economy. Additional general training options have also been implemented, including courses for warehouse operatives, agricultural workers, educators, and commerce, aggregating to over 740 hours of training.
Moreover, a series of measures has been introduced to encourage responsible hiring practices, which includes reserving at least 1% of public contracts for employment placement firms and social initiative employment centres. This strategy promotes the hiring of individuals at risk of labour market exclusion, including young people, and rewards companies that contribute to alleviating youth unemployment.
“We are optimistic that the profile of unemployed individuals will evolve towards a more favourable balance, and we believe we are progressing in the right direction,” highlights Eduardo Dávila.
