A total of 38 individuals have completed the training and employment programs of Lleida's Municipal Employment Institute (IMO), carrying out improvement works on the city's facilities and public spaces. The House of Trades trained 24 young people aged 16 to 29 in welding, decorative painting, and carpentry, while the Employment Workshop provided training to 14 individuals over 30 in auxiliary public space maintenance operations, including masonry, gardening, and urban cleaning.
These initiatives, which combine training and paid work experience, aim to improve employability, facilitate job placement, and address the generational gap in essential trades for the city. Participants have applied their acquired knowledge in real work environments, contributing to the maintenance and improvement of municipal facilities, educational centers, and public spaces.
The Councilor for Education, Youth, and Employment, Xavi Blanco, highlighted the importance of these programs as a "commitment to people, to young talent, and to equal opportunities," emphasizing that the participants' work is present in schools, municipal facilities, and citizen service areas.
The House of Trades, which concluded on October 31, 2026, involved collaboration with the Catalan Public Employment Service (SOC), and efforts are underway to secure continued employment for participants with local companies. The Employment Workshop, meanwhile, anticipates four direct job placements and continues its job search support for the remaining participants.
Practical activities were carried out at various educational centers, including municipal nursery schools and the Riu Segre School, as well as at facilities such as the Lleida Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (La Panera) and the Bonaire Senior Center. Gardening work was also undertaken at the Lleida Arboretum Botanical Garden, and carpentry tasks were completed for the Mos Sant Miquel and Agrobiotech Fair.
In addition to specific trade training, participants received complementary education in occupational risk prevention, computer literacy, home economics, and environmental awareness. The Councilor thanked the IMO and its professionals for their work, encouraging participants to trust their abilities and build their professional futures in the city.
