The meeting was attended by 40 representatives from public institutions, social organizations, and companies to reflect on the project's overall vision, achieved results, and challenges. The event was welcomed by Nagore Alkorta, the mayor of Azpeitia and president of Iraurgi Berritzen, and Begoña Beobide, director of Iraurgi Berritzen. The presentation and facilitation of the meeting were led by Itziar Abarisketa, Coordinator of Business and Employment at Iraurgi Berritzen.
The first panel discussion focused on the work being done to promote the inclusion and employment of individuals within the ElkarEKIN Strategy. Participants included Koldo Peciña, Director of Strategic Projects for the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa; Fernando Consuegra, head of the ElkarEKIN Lanean Technical Secretariat; and Marta Senz, Coordinator at Zabaltzen Sarto, who shared initiatives being developed in Gipuzkoa for inclusion.
Subsequently, the main results of the UE ElkarEkin 2025-2026 project were presented. This session included a summary of the project's development and the results of a survey conducted among regional companies, outlining key findings on the relationship between businesses and inclusion. Thanks to the project, 99 individuals from the region have participated in 7 different training pathways. Of these, 37 individuals have secured internships in companies, and 52 have found employment.
The second part of the event featured interviews with representatives from three participating companies: DOMUSA Teknik (María Dominguez), BURNIKER (Alexandra Pausenyuk), and Manufacturas MARPE (Mikel Santillán). Their experiences were shared, discussing challenges and opportunities related to inclusive employment.
The meeting concluded with Ana Azkoitia, Mayor of Azkoitia and Vice President of IB, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and reaffirming the commitment to a more inclusive region. Very positive feedback was received from the participants.
