- The Green Jobs Hub programme in Andalusia aims to support 1,500 vulnerable individuals, helping them access green jobs; offer 200 personalised employment pathways; and facilitate the hiring of over 100 people in long-term jobs within the next two years.
- The programme was officially presented today in Seville. The event was attended by Juan Francisco Bueno, First Deputy Mayor of the Seville city council, and Rocío Blanco, Andalusia’s Regional Minister for Employment, Enterprise, and Self-Employment.
On World Environment Day, Endesa Foundation and Konecta Foundation presented their 'Green Jobs Hub' programme in Andalusia—an initiative that provides training and employment opportunities for people in vulnerable situations. This project supports long-term economic development by promoting a just and inclusive green transition, ensuring no one is left behind.
It is designed to create real opportunities in the green economy, driving social and labour inclusion by training participants in high-potential sectors. Specifically, the programme sets out to assist 1,500 individuals at risk of social exclusion in accessing green jobs, guide 200 of them through personalised job placement pathways, and enable the employment of at least 100 participants in long-term roles over the next two years.
Since its launch in January of this year, the initiative has already reached over 540 people in vulnerable situations, conducted nearly 80 employment pathways, and achieved 12 successful green job placements. It has also established 116 partnerships with social organisations, companies, business associations, and training centres to develop employment pathways for vulnerable groups in a fast-growing sector.
The event began with remarks from María Malaxechevarría, General Manager of Sustainability at Endesa and Endesa Foundation; Graciela de la Morena, Executive Director of Konecta Foundation, and Juan Francisco Bueno, First Deputy Mayor of Seville. They all emphasised the importance of training vulnerable groups to improve career opportunities and promote high-quality jobs in the green sector.
Attendees also discussed the challenges and opportunities of long-term employment in Andalusia, including current and future trends, emerging sectors, and in-demand job profiles. Discussions also involved how collaboration between businesses, governments, and social organisations is key to driving a green transition that creates real opportunities for all. The panel featured Paloma Sevilla, General Director of AELEC (Spanish Electricity Industry Association); Benito Valentín, Head of HSE for Endesa in Andalusia and Extremadura; and Juan Carlos Reina, Specialist in the Directorate-General for Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning of the Andalusian Ministry of Education and Vocational Training.
Eduardo Rodríguez, a programme participant, shared his experience working at EMAR (Estudios Medio Ambientales, Residuos y Reciclaje S.L.) as an environmental educator and outreach worker at hotels along the Costa del Sol. ‘This opportunity opened the doors I needed to find my place in environmental education,’ he said.
José Manuel Marín, a participant in the solar panel installation course delivered by the hub in partnership with Fundación Don Bosco, stated, ‘This training is giving me the tools I need to build a career in a job-creating sector like renewable energy.’
During the event, Rocío Blanco, María Malaxechevarría, and Graciela de la Morena awarded certificates to all participants who completed the photovoltaic installation course promoted by the hub. This hands-on training programme allows all Fundación Don Bosco participants who successfully complete the course to access job opportunities with companies engaged with the project.
Closing the event, Rafael Sánchez Durán and Rocío Blanco highlighted the significance of the initiative. Blanco pointed out that the Green Jobs Hub is a bold alliance between social innovation and sustainability, arriving at a time when green jobs are no longer an option but a necessity. She thanked Endesa Foundation and Konecta Foundation for choosing Andalusia to launch this initiative, 'placing their trust in our human potential and understanding that sustainable development is only possible if it’s inclusive.'
María Malaxechevarría added, ‘Through this project, we aim to promote the labour inclusion of vulnerable individuals across various sectors of the green economy in Andalusia by fostering collaboration between public and private institutions, including social organisations, universities, and, of course, businesses. We’re providing real opportunities to those who need them most—so they can be part of this dynamic and future-facing economic sector. We believe this project offers innovative solutions to improve the employability of youth and vulnerable communities while driving forward the region’s energy transition.’
Finally, Graciela de la Morena stated, ‘We want the hub to become a space for innovation, training, and connection. Our aim is to boost green employment and entrepreneurship, spark dialogue around sustainability challenges, and serve as a driver of social and economic transformation for Andalusia and all of Spain. Today we begin writing this Andalusian chapter with hope and a clear goal: that vulnerable individuals find their opportunity here—and that it be in sectors that are building the future.’