# Youth employment and vocational training initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/youth-employment-and-vocational-training-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-27T18:07:13.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Various regional programs have been implemented to support youth employment and professional development in Uruguay and Spain. In Colonia, Uruguay, the Intendencia launched the 59th edition of its First Work Experience Program, providing 90 young people with professional opportunities. In La Gomera, Spain, the Cabildo concluded the fourth edition of the New Employment Opportunities (NOE) program, which utilized European Social Fund Plus co-financing to provide eleven graduates with one year of experience in government departments. Further initiatives in Spain include the Eurodisea program in Valencia, which offers paid international internships for individuals aged 18 to 35 to improve language skills and employability. Additionally, the Granollers City Council launched the Dual FP Accelerator, a digital platform designed to connect local businesses with students in various vocational training cycles across sectors such as ICT, chemistry, and logistics. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: Vocational training initiatives launched in Valencia and Granollers New programs in Spain aim to boost youth employment: Valencia's Labora offers paid international internships via Eurodisea, while Granollers launches a digital platform to connect businesses with vocational tra 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vocational-training-initiatives-launched-in-valencia-and-granollers ### 2026-10-22: Youth employment programs conclude and launch in Uruguay and Spain Youth employment initiatives in Colonia, Uruguay, and La Gomera, Spain, are facilitating professional training and first-time job experiences for recent graduates. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/youth-employment-programs-conclude-and-launch-in-uruguay-and-spain --- Cite as: Youth employment and vocational training initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/youth-employment-and-vocational-training-initiatives