Gran Canaria Summit Employment Crisis: 300 Apply for Jobs in Two Weeks

Artenara, Gran Canaria Faces Worker Shortage: A new employment initiative is attempting to address the challenges of attracting workers to the summit of Gran Canaria. Businesses in the area are struggling with staff shortages, impacting their operations. One business owner, Juana, explains, "I've had to close one of my businesses due to a lack of staff." The problem is compounded by a lack of affordable rental housing and limited public transport, making it difficult for potential employees to relocate. To combat this, three municipalities— Artenara, Tejeda, and Valleseco—have launched a joint employment and housing initiative, which has already received 300 applications in just 15 days. The initiative aims to attract workers to the area and boost the local economy. The agency hopes to continue to attract workers and help businesses thrive in this beautiful, but remote, region of Gran Canaria.