The Pájara Town Council and the Santa María la Real Foundation are promoting a new edition of the free job guidance programme for unemployed women, which aims to assist nearly 300 participants between 2026 and 2027.
The Entrena Empleo Rural programme returns to the municipality of Pájara with the aim of providing job guidance to nearly 300 women facing unemployment until 2027. The initiative, free of charge and co-financed by the European Social Fund and MAPFRE Foundation, will start in September and run until December of this year, with a second edition planned for 2027.
Interested women can register until September 14 through the website www.entrenaempleo.org or by calling 621 157 032. Places are limited, and priority will be given to long-term unemployed women and those who have interrupted their careers due to maternity or unpaid caregiving.
A programme with results
In its first edition, more than 50 women participated and the first job placements have already been recorded. The programme offers personalised support, training in digital skills, and enhancement of professional abilities, all in small groups and with a blended learning methodology.
The Pájara Town Council collaborates once again with the Santa María la Real Foundation, which promotes the initiative within the framework of the State Programme for Social Inclusion, Child Guarantee, and the Fight Against Poverty. The European Social Fund Plus (FSE+) and MAPFRE Foundation co-finance the project, which aims to reduce the gender employment gap in rural areas.
Requirements and deadlines
Women over 18 years old residing in Pájara can sign up, regardless of their educational level or experience. Sessions will begin in September and will continue until December, with continuity into 2027. Participants will receive tools to improve their employability, from job search techniques to digital skills.
For the women of Pájara, this initiative represents a real opportunity to access employment without leaving the municipality, which is crucial on an island where transport and work-life balance remain obstacles. The mayor has highlighted that "the programme has proven its effectiveness and we want it to reach more women."
"We are very satisfied with the results of the first edition and encourage all unemployed women to register," said the councillor for Employment.
Places are limited, so the Town Council recommends registering as soon as possible. The training will be adapted to the participants' schedules, combining in-person sessions in Pájara with online work.
With this second edition, the programme consolidates its commitment to female employment in rural areas, a sector where opportunities are often scarce. The 300 places planned between 2026 and 2027 represent a quantitative leap compared to the initial 50 positions, reflecting the positive reception of the initiative.
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