The Deputy Mayor for Social Services, Family, Employment, Housing, Economic Development, and European Funds of the Huelva City Council, Adela de Mora, along with the Labor Intermediation Technician of the Huelva HUB at the Santa María la Real Foundation, Rocío Ramírez, conducted an institutional visit to the ongoing Employment Launchpads in the city. The meeting, held at the Los Rosales Municipal Center, focused on observing firsthand the progress of the participants and the activities they are undertaking to enhance their employability and facilitate their entry into the labor market, as they approach the final stage of their training.
“"We are facing a consolidated program in the Huelva City Council, an initiative that edition after edition proves to work. And it works not only because of the data, but because it transforms lives."
Adela de Mora emphasized the program's expansion, which this year features three launchpads instead of two, reflecting high demand and interest. She highlighted the 19 job placements achieved before the training concluded, demonstrating the successful application of acquired tools and competencies. The Deputy Mayor stressed that, beyond the figures, the most important aspect is the personal growth, renewed confidence, and motivation that students gain during the process.
“"We have verified the great progress of the participating individuals, whom we congratulate for their evolution since the beginning of the program, especially highlighting their involvement, teamwork, and proactive attitude with which they face the challenge of entering the labor market."
For her part, Rocío Ramírez, from the Santa María la Real Foundation, congratulated the participants on their remarkable progress and proactive attitude. She announced that the coming weeks will be crucial for consolidating what has been learned and connecting students with new employment opportunities, allowing them to showcase their talent to companies.
In 2026, the Huelva City Council, in collaboration with the Santa María la Real Foundation, launched three simultaneous launchpads: Activa, Despega, and the innovative Nómada. The first two are conducted at the Marismas del Odiel Municipal Center, while Nómada, designed to be itinerant within the province of Huelva, is being held this year at the Los Rosales Municipal Center in the capital. A total of 80 unemployed individuals, with diverse profiles in terms of age, training, and professional experience, have participated in this edition. Currently, 43 of them, mostly women, continue to work on reactivating their job search with methodologies adapted to the current labor market.
The program's methodology is based on teamwork, the development of transversal competencies, and the use of digital tools. Participants have engaged in emotional intelligence dynamics, redefined professional objectives, updated their resumes, and improved their skills for facing selection processes with greater confidence. Additionally, they are expanding their knowledge in emerging sectors and strengthening their network of contacts. In the coming weeks, they will focus on key activities such as interview simulations, employability maps, and attendance at professional events.
The Hubs de Activación de la Empleabilidad project is promoted by the Santa María la Real Foundation, with co-financing from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the Huelva City Council. This edition also involves the participation of collaborating companies and entities such as Carrefour, EULEN Flexiplán, Fundación Laboral de la Construcción, Asociación HACAN, Cepaim, CADE, and SAE, whose involvement is crucial for connecting local talent with the business fabric.
