Malaga province's skilled future workforce meets prospective employers at TalentLab

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New companies join SUR's training project this year, which serves as a tool for young people to land their first job in their field

Matías Stuber

Thursday, 23 April 2026, 12:04

What are 'soft skills'? Everyone wants them, but few really know what they are: key qualifications, without which a candidate would not be able to land a job or at least that's what many employers believe.

They are only part of the deal, however. In many cases, only applicants who have successfully completed their studies or internships and spent time abroad receive that longed-for job interview. A combination of a strong resume and the right attitude is therefore clearly key to being a good candidate and landing the desired job.

The second phase (training) of the SUR's sixth TalentLab Málaga, which started early in the morning on 22 April, focused exactly on introducing young people who have proven their skills and talents to prospective employers.

The sky was clear and buses and trains were running on time. However, not everyone at the Palacio de Ferias on Wednesday looked relaxed. Many of the participants are either fresh out of university or about to finish their deegree.

Some are science graduates, others come from the humanities. What they all have in common is the desire to take one of life's most important leaps: find their first job that meets their expectations and is related to their studies.

The number of participating companies has grown this year to include eleven employers, but the essence remains the same: "A project to identify, train and connect young talent in Malaga."

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