Latin American cities launch job subsidies and training programs

Tourism companies in Chile’s Los Ríos region can now apply for the 2026 Labor Hiring Subsidy, which offers financial support to firms that hire new formal workers meeting specific criteria.

The municipality of San Javier (Uruguay) and the Open Interamerican University will offer a free, four‑module artificial‑intelligence training course to 100 participants, beginning 7 August, with certification.

Chilean chambers of commerce are drafting a bill to exempt income tax for the first two years of businesses created by young entrepreneurs, aiming to reduce startup costs and curb informal employment.

In Pasto, Colombia, a three‑month art‑training program for 25 apprentices will teach techniques used in the city’s Carnival, backed by the Ministry of Culture, the local mayor’s office and the Chamber of Commerce.

Ibagué’s municipal council approved a tax‑relief measure that lowers taxes for companies that create new jobs, especially for youth, single‑parent families and people with disabilities.

Bogotá’s city government opened a free‑registration call for courses in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analysis and software development to close the digital‑skills gap.

The Bogotá “Talento Capital” campaign posted 1,261 job openings, with more than 1,000 targeting workers with basic education and specific quotas for women, youth, seniors and people with disabilities.

Spain’s CIEM promoted dual vocational‑training partnerships with 50 firms and 230 students across Extremadura, while Honduras’ labour ministry highlighted efforts to align technical education with market needs through dual‑training models.