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Migration promotes the labour integration of refugees with strategic alliances and customised training

Spain's Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration is expanding refugee integration efforts through strategic corporate partnerships and sector-specific training programs. Companies such as COBRA Group and INECO are actively recruiting refugees, particularly in the construction and renewable energy sectors. The COBRA Group has trained and hired refugees for photovoltaic plant construction in Cáceres, providing occupational risk prevention training and temporary accommodation support. This initiative is now being expanded to Valladolid. Meanwhile, INECO, a key player in Spain’s infrastructure and engineering sector, conducted 282 job interviews, primarily targeting refugees with technical and engineering backgrounds, highlighting the sector’s potential for skilled workforce integration.

Beyond construction, the Ministry’s broader employment programs include job fairs, mentoring initiatives, and partnerships with multinationals such as Amazon, IKEA, and Cisco Systems. A recent job fair in Madrid, co-organized with the TENT Foundation, facilitated employment for 100 refugees, while the Mentoring Programme for Refugee Women, in collaboration with UNHCR, is supporting skills development and career transitions. These initiatives are helping address Spain’s labour shortages, particularly in construction and green energy, while fostering long-term economic and social integration for refugees.

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