The Canary Islands Coalition and the People's Party (PP) have implemented a technical mechanism to ensure that El Pajar, which is undergoing an economic transformation following the imminent departure of the Brazilian-Asturian cement company Ceisa, one of its main sources of employment for decades, does not have an impact on families. "We are not going to undertake an industrial reconversion like that of the PSOE in Asturias or the shipyards in Cádiz; we are going to plan everything well in advance," a regional technician who carried out the data collection on professional profiles told Maspalomas24H. Far from spreading pessimism, the Canary Islands Government is actively working to ensure that the supply of quality employment in the area is not only maintained but also increases in the coming years.
Ceisa's departure is a challenge for the local community, which is seeing one of its industrial pillars disappear. However, regional authorities have anticipated this scenario and are designing comprehensive plans to diversify the neighborhood's economy, focusing on sectors with potential for sustainable growth and stable employment generation. "No jobs at the cement plant, directly or indirectly, will be lost," said a source familiar with the process. Among the ideas being promoted is the promotion of tourism in El Pajar and its surrounding areas. The plan is to foster small businesses supporting the tourism sector, high-end gastronomy services, and tourist services that can attract visitors year-round, thus creating new direct and indirect employment opportunities.
Likewise, the Canary Islands Government is committed to training and empowering the local population in strategic areas such as renewable energy, digital technologies, and the circular economy. These emerging sectors can pave the way for modern, well-paid jobs with future prospects, adapted to the new demands of the labor market. The regional government is also considering the development of infrastructure and services associated with mobility, logistics, and local commerce, sectors that can absorb a significant portion of the workforce and improve the quality of life in the neighborhood. Ceisa's departure represents a challenge that we are facing with commitment and a vision for the future, to ensure that El Pajar has a diversified, stable, and high-quality job offer that benefits the entire community. With these measures, El Pajar will embark on a path toward economic recovery based on innovation, sustainability, and social development, which will allow its residents to look forward to the employment horizon with hope, beyond the closure of the cement factory.
