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While most tourists know Nerja for its caves and beaches, locals have something bigger to celebrate this autumn. The town just opened a shiny new Training and Employment Centre, designed to give residents real chances at better jobs and brighter futures. Located on Avenida de la Constitucion, the modern glass-fronted building is meant to become the beating heart of Nerja’s employment scene. Funded with €3.3 million from both the town hall and EU FEDER funds, it’s now home to several programmes: from official employment and training certifications to Professional Experience Schemes and the CADE business incubator for startups and small firms. A town investing and investing in its people At the opening ceremony, Mayor José Alberto Armijo called the day “a turning point for Nerja’s future”, adding that after years of planning, “we now have a space where young people and adults can prepare for a demanding job market. Right here, at home.” The new centre can train up to 200 people at once, offering everything from digital skills to vocational training. It’s also open to local associations and community projects, a sign that the council wants it to be more than just another government building. The success story behind the big stats Over the last few years, Nerja has quietly become the Axarquia town with the lowest unemployment rate, a rarity in a region that still struggles with seasonal work. Jobs are booming, opportunities are expanding, and more locals are choosing to stay rather than move to Malaga or other big cities for work. The new centre is a long-term investment in people and, in a way, it’s not just about finding work, but about creating it. With its perfect mix of sun, ambition, and training, Nerja isn’t just chasing tourists anymore: it’s building a future for its own. Read here more news from Axarquia.
