Grupo CIO takes part once again ‘Teje el Porvenir’ socio-occupational integration project

The initiative, driven by the Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council, offers training in textile manufacturing to individuals experiencing long-term unemployment, along with non-remunerated work placements. In addition, the project includes a charitable dimension through the donation of the items produced.

Grupo CIO, through its Corporate Sustainability division, has once again actively participated in the latest edition of the socio-occupational integration project Teje el Porvenir (Weave the Future), which concluded this April. The initiative, promoted by the Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council through the Sociedad de Desarrollo, also receives support from the Fundación DISA and Fundación Emmasa.

This collaboration reflects Grupo CIO’s continued commitment to contributing to the social development of its surroundings by supporting programmes that foster employability and promote the inclusion of vulnerable groups. During this latest edition of the project, which ran from October 2024 to April 2025, a total of 13 people experiencing long-term unemployment received specialised training in textile manufacturing, pattern-making, personal development, and digital skills, among other areas, completing over 465 hours of instruction.

In addition to providing participants with key tolos to access the labour market Teje el Porvenir (Weave the Future) also included 150 hours of non-remunerated professional placements at two Santa Cruz-based companies in the textile sector. The project culminated in the production of more than 500 textile ítems – including t-shirts, cushions, and quilts, among other pieces, which were donated to various centres and organisations within the municipality. This charitable element reflects the core values of Grupo CIO, which is firmly committed to supporting projects that deliver real, positive impact within the community.

From Grupo CIO’s Corporate Sustainability division, they emphasised that: “Projects such as Teje el Porvenir (Weave the Future) represent an opportunity to align our social commitment with initiatives that transform clives, empower people, and strengthen the social fabric of our islands.” They also added: “This collaboration reinforces our commitment to a responsible and sustainable business model that remains closely connected to the needs of our surroundings.”