Por Redaccion The regional government has increased the number of special employment centers in the Community by 30% over the last decade, along with a 48% growth in the workforce, to promote the labor integration of people with disabilities.
February 21, 2025
Castilla y León | President of the Junta de Castilla y León
The President of the Junta de Castilla y León, Alfonso Fernández Mañueco, participated today in the ceremony for the XIX Diario de León Award for Social Development and Human Values, presented to SOLTRA, a Leonese company dedicated to the social inclusion of people with disabilities since 2000.
During his speech, Fernández Mañueco emphasized that people with disabilities are a priority for the Junta de Castilla y León, aiming for them to live with equal opportunities and be the protagonists of their own lives.
To achieve this, among other actions, the regional government has promoted the Law of Support for the Life Project of People with Disabilities in Castilla y León during this legislative period, which came into effect in 2024.
Regarding measures to facilitate the labor integration of these individuals, the Junta recently announced a line of support to continue aiding the special employment centers in Castilla y León, where over 6,600 workers are employed. In fact, the regional government has successfully increased the number of special employment centers in the Community by 30% in the last decade, along with a 48% rise in the number of workers.
In the case of León, the Junta provided assistance amounting to 10 million euros to 84 special employment centers last year, benefiting 1,750 individuals. This means that 26% of all government aid to promote the employment of people with disabilities in the province.
Furthermore, the President of the Junta highlighted that Castilla y León has the best ratio in Spain for residential places and day and occupational centers for this group. Additionally, the regional government continues to invest in modern infrastructure, such as the new building of the Assessment and Care Unit for People with Disabilities in León, with a budget exceeding 5 million euros and construction progressing well.
Collaboration with SOLTRA
The Junta de Castilla y León maintains a significant collaboration with SOLTRA, sharing common goals as part of its commitment to people with disabilities and the Third Sector.
Fernández Mañueco emphasized that the regional government supports the operation of SOLTRA’s Special Employment Center and collaborates on various specialized employment routes. Additionally, within the management of Care Dependency, where Castilla y León is a reference in Spain, the Junta collaborates with the ‘Doña Cinia’ Residence located in León.
Since its establishment in 2000, SOLTRA has become a benchmark in contributing to social inclusion and equal opportunities.
Finally, the President of the Junta expressed gratitude for the significant work carried out by this company, which generates 500 jobs in León and promotes social integration.