# Talento Joven aquatic training programs in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/talento-joven-aquatic-training-programs-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-08-26T11:36:15.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Under the ‘Talento Joven’ programme, various Spanish regions are conducting aquatic lifesaving and lifeguard training to improve employability for unemployed youth.

In Puertollano, approximately twenty young people completed a 180-hour course in lifeguarding and aquatic rescue. This initiative, co-financed with European Union funds and delivered by the local Chamber of Commerce, focused on prevention, surveillance, and emergency response protocols to meet summer-season demand.

Similarly, in Lanzarote, twenty-two participants aged 16 to 29 completed 150 hours of training. Co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF+) and the Cabildo de Lanzarote, the curriculum included accident prevention, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the use of automated external defibrillators (AED) to support the local nautical, hotel, and leisure sectors.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Spain regional initiatives focus on youth engagement and vocational training

Regional programs in Spain are driving youth engagement and vocational training, ranging from cultural activities in La Laguna to high-demand trade certifications and employment workshops in Lanzarote and other

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lanzarote-youth-complete-aquatic-lifesaving-training

### 2026-07-31: Puertollano Youths Complete Free Lifeguard Training Program

Twenty Puertollano youths completed a free 180‑hour lifeguard course funded by EU money and the Chamber of Commerce, aiming to improve employability in a high‑demand summer sector.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puertollano-youths-complete-free-lifeguard-training-program

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