La Oliva promotes generational renewal in the fishing sector with a maritime training programme

La Oliva Town Council, through its Local Development Department, overseen by Alexandra Martín, is promoting an initiative to encourage generational renewal in the fishing sector and create new employment opportunities linked to the primary sector. The council has received a grant of more than €40,000 from the Directorate-General for Fisheries of the Canary Islands Government and Acción Costera to deliver the training.

Given the importance of generational renewal in the primary sector, a maritime training programme is being launched to help younger generations enter the fishing industry. It will support the continuation of a traditional profession that is fundamental to the municipality’s economy and identity.

The programme combines three courses: Basic Maritime Safety Training, Local Fishing Skipper training and Fishing Seafarer training.

Pre-registration will be open from 12 to 19 November, both dates inclusive. This is a joint training pathway, not a series of independent courses, and will enable participants to gain professional knowledge relevant to the trade.

La Oliva Mayor Isaí Blanco said: “Fishing and maritime trades are part of our municipality’s history. That is why it is vital to continue promoting generational renewal in this area of the primary sector, keeping our history and customs alive while promoting our identity among La Oliva’s younger generations.”

Local Development Councillor Alexandra Martín said: “Training is an essential tool for helping people access employment and ensuring that activities as important to our identity and economy as fishing have new generations ready to carry on the trade.”

The initiative is being delivered in collaboration with the Fuerteventura Coastal Action Group and La Bocaina Training Centre, which are helping to develop professional skills and strengthen the island’s fishing sector.

Those interested can submit an application using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGuynKAWDH5x9Rke3qYu1zw9deX111T12fo3Ty6uOKGjTQg/viewform