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Cross Red received several awards in Malaga for companies and institutions that stood out for collaborating with the humanitarian institution, supporting the most vulnerable groups through various initiatives and projects, such as the employment plan. In the province, 5,103 people participated in the Red Cross employment plan in 2024 at the 22 existing local points. A total of 1,479 people have found employment, and the organization has 533 collaborating companies with which over 1,600 partnerships were created.
In Malaga, these companies from different parts of the province were recognized on Thursday at the Andalusian tourism headquarters for their collaboration with the Red Cross in job placement and employee promotion.
Therefore, Integrated Services stood out for hosting over 30 people in non-element training practices, opening doors to the job market in the healthcare sector, all trained in the mentioned area. Through their collaboration, Red Cross managed over 25 job offers, specifically transferred to Red Cross for hiring those in need. As a result, over 24 individuals were placed in jobs.
El Corte Inglés in Marbella-Eastpona was recognized for offering job opportunities to eight individuals from the Red Cross hiring plan. «Dedication and commitment to integrating the workforce of vulnerable groups are essential to providing new opportunities and improving the quality of life for those involved with the Red Cross,» they state.
Medisd structures were commended for providing job opportunities and improving the lives of many immigrants, appreciating professional talent regardless of origin, making a significant impact on awareness and creating a conducive work environment. «These actions are essential for moving towards a more equal and cohesive society,» they emphasize.
Holiday World Hotel was distinguished for including participants from various Red Cross Employment Plan projects in all job offers in 2024, facilitating access to different jobs for five individuals, thereby enhancing their quality of life and that of their families, contributing to their well-being and strengthening their autonomy. «This involvement reflects not only their corporate social responsibility but also their genuine commitment to the inclusion and professional development of the most vulnerable individuals,» they appreciate.
Molina Lario Cruz Red Hotel was recognized for their numerous donations, including furniture and minibars for rooms with babies in reception centers distributed throughout the province of Malaga, catering to individuals with specific pathologies like diabetes, as well as providing vacuum cleaners and vehicle maintenance. They actively participated in several job fairs, offering opportunities to participants, generating over ten job offers throughout the year, as well as accommodation, mentoring practices, and training to strengthen the necessary skills for vulnerable individuals actively seeking employment.
Ignis, through its photovoltaic plant in the city of Archidona, provided job opportunities for participants in the Red Cross employment plan in Antequera by operating and maintaining solar photovoltaic plants. Their collaboration was crucial in improving opportunities for many individuals in the renewable energy sector, with a significant impact on gender equality awareness due to the inclusion of women in this sector’s workforce.
ISS Mundo provided over twenty job offers, facilitating opportunities for twelve individuals involved in different employment plan projects in Benalmádena, Malaga, Torremolinos, and Velez-Malaga.
Kik Spain formed various partnership alliances to hire its first workplace in the province of Malaga, conducting group dynamics and personal interviews at the Red Cross in Malaga. This collaboration impacted eleven female employees, mainly from the «bridges for equality» project, resulting in a diverse team in terms of age, experience, and profiles.
Cañada and Ojen were recognized for their sensitivity towards the most vulnerable groups in society, offering stable job opportunities to promote equality and non-discrimination for the most disadvantaged groups for their integration.
Tequesol collaborated to create synergies to promote inclusive markets and improve employability in vulnerable groups. As a result of this collaboration, they contributed in 2024 to creating life-changing opportunities for two individuals participating in the «go» acceleration project, starting their professional careers in this sector.
The Red Cross presented each of them with a commemorative gift to thank them for the «commitment» shown during 2024 and for being an example of «corporate social responsibility,» with a significant impact on thousands of individuals.