In Málaga, the Councillor for Employment, Business and Self-Employment, Rocío Blanco, has encouraged university and vocational training students to consider cooperativism as an option for their future careers. This message was conveyed during the inauguration of 'Coop's Week', an event organized by the Andalusian Federation of Cooperative Work Enterprises (Faecta), which has brought together nearly 400 young people at the University of Málaga.
The councillor emphasized that cooperativism presents itself as "a formula for success" that currently has more than 6,100 active societies in Andalusia, of which nearly 1,400 are located in the province of Málaga. These figures position the region as a national benchmark in the sector, especially in the field of Social Economy, which includes around 11,500 entities and approximately 200,000 workers.
Encouraging Generational Change in Cooperatives
During her speech, Rocío Blanco urged students to join an organizational model focused on people, prioritizing social function over mere economic profitability. This system of collective participation has a strong historical root, especially in rural areas.
The councillor is confident that the integration of young people into cooperatives will help ensure generational change, one of the biggest challenges these companies face. In this context, she mentioned a study from the Argos Observatory of the SAE which reveals that only 1.6% of university graduates in Andalusia signed their first contract in a cooperative, compared to 50.2% who did so in limited companies and 15.2% in public limited companies.
Job Opportunities in Cooperatives
"I encourage you to consider this job option, as cooperatives are an excellent source of employment. They withstand crises better and align with key values such as solidarity, innovation, commitment, and sustainability," concluded Rocío Blanco.
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