This new chair aims to improve the capabilities of young individuals and facilitate their entry into the job market. According to the Councilor for Employment and Training, José Gosálbez, the initiative seeks to bring young people closer to companies and prepare them for real selection processes, thereby transforming training and talent into concrete employment opportunities.
A key feature will be the creation of an Interview and Communication Laboratory for Employment. This space will utilize advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR), to simulate selection processes and job interviews. Participants will receive an assessment of their competencies, identifying strengths and areas for improvement before facing a real job interview.
Gosálbez emphasized the importance of employing technological tools like AI and AR for training young people in real selection scenarios. "Technology makes sense when it translates into opportunities," he stated, highlighting that if AI helps a young person improve their interview preparation, it is being used correctly to facilitate access to employment.
The agreement also includes talent acquisition programs such as 'Interview Lab', 'Quédate', and 'Skills UP UPV'. The 'Quédate' program aims to facilitate the integration of students and graduates into the national business fabric, helping to retain qualified talent within the country. Meanwhile, 'Skills UP UPV' will focus on improving skills and employability through training actions developed with company participation, aligned with their core business areas.
The councilor stressed that administrations must provide the necessary tools for citizens to train and access employment. "Our obligation is to provide the tools so that those who want to work can train, find an opportunity, and access a job. Our duty is to facilitate this connection: useful training, fewer obstacles, and more opportunities," he declared.
Furthermore, a collaboration will be established between the Municipal Employment Agency of the City Council of Valencia and that of the UPV. This cooperation will involve the exchange of job offers and candidate profiles, referral of suitable candidates, and joint support for companies, aiming for a direct connection between young talent and business hiring needs.
The City Council of Valencia will contribute 50,000 euros annually to the Chair during the first year of the agreement, which may be extended for up to four years. Gosálbez concluded by emphasizing the importance of business collaboration in generating real future professional opportunities for young people in the city.
