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Eight Zumarraga Residents Complete Course for Labor Reintegration

The program, promoted by Zumarraga City Council and the Basque Government, supports individuals facing employment difficulties.

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Eight residents of Zumarraga, who face challenges in re-entering the workforce, have successfully completed a masonry course and received their diplomas as part of an initiative supported by the Zumarraga City Council and the Basque Government.

Eight residents from Zumarraga, experiencing difficulties in returning to the labor market, have successfully completed a masonry course. Today, April 13, they received their diplomas at an event held in the municipal brigade's warehouse. The ceremony was attended by Mikel Serrano, Mayor of Zumarraga; Mikel Torres, Vice President and Minister of Economy, Labor, and Employment; and Arantxa Niño, Director of Employment and Training at Lanbide.
The participants underwent two months of theoretical training and will combine practical and theoretical aspects over the next six months. This year's edition focused on masonry. The eight individuals who participated in this project are Jose Maria Heras, Moises Gorjon, Alfredo Daniel Borja, Iñaki Castillo, Said Kaddari, Ramon Nieto, Jose Eugenio Heras, and Gorka Sanchez.
Several institutions collaborate in this project: the Basque Government, Zumarraga City Council, UGLE school, Uggasa development agency, and the Iron Industry Workers' Foundation. Participants are offered technical training, personalized support, and the opportunity to apply what they have learned through practical experience.
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"This project would not be possible without the help of the Basque Government and Lanbide. Thanks to this initiative, those who have difficulties re-entering the labor market receive training. We have been running this project for four years."

Mikel Serrano · Mayor of Zumarraga
This marks the fourth edition of the program, with eight individuals participating in each. Regarding investment, the Basque Government, through Lanbide, has allocated 510,500 euros over these four years, while Zumarraga City Council has contributed 83,936 euros. The mayor highlighted that four participants from last year's course are now working in the municipal brigade as reinforcements, and the rest are in an employment pool for companies to consider their profiles.
Torres, for his part, thanked the Zumarraga City Council, citing the municipality as an example in such initiatives. He also praised the participants' efforts, emphasizing the increasing importance of qualifications in the job market. He noted that individuals over 45 or with disabilities often struggle to find employment, and the goal is to help them secure quality jobs.

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