Málaga, 10 November 2026. The Junta of Andalucía has announced an initial investment of €36.5 million for employment policies in the province of Málaga during the year 2027. This initiative focuses on improving professional qualifications, facilitating access to employment, modernising employment services, and supporting entrepreneurship.
The presentation was made by the territorial delegate for Employment, Business and Self-Employment in Málaga, Carmen Sánchez Sierra. The delegate highlighted Málaga's potential with growing companies and the demand for professionals. However, she also mentioned the need to tackle the challenges of unemployment and access to qualified talent in various sectors.
Data on unemployment and affiliations
The report indicated that in October, Málaga had 99,214 unemployed people, a decrease of 11,137 compared to the same month last year, representing a reduction of 10%. Additionally, there were 785,092 average affiliations to Social Security, which is 4.7% more than in the same period the previous year.
Boosting training and modernising services
More than €3.6 million will be allocated to strengthen vocational training, especially in the hospitality sector, which has nearly 16,000 establishments in Málaga. Public hospitality centres will receive a total of €2.42 million.
The budget also includes €2.52 million to modernise the offices of the Andalusian Employment Service (SAE), improving assistance to job seekers. The offices in Estepona, Torrox, and Málaga-Capuchinos are among those that will receive upgrades.
Additionally, €11.39 million will be allocated to the Activa-T Joven programme, aimed at improving the job placement of unemployed individuals aged 18 to 29.
On the other hand, nearly €4 million is planned to promote self-employment, with the expectation that this figure could exceed €17 million based on previous calls.
Finally, Carmen Sánchez Sierra emphasised the importance of adapting employment policies to the diverse economic realities of the different regions of Málaga, including Axarquía, Serranía de Ronda, Guadalhorce, and Antequera. The Junta of Andalucía is committed to continuing to provide tools to promote employment and socio-economic development in the region.
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