19/10/2022
Laura Pararols, director of Bizbarcelona and the Employment Fair
Countdown to the third joint edition of Bizbarcelona and the Employment Fair, which will take place on November 9 and 10 at Pavilion 1 of the Montjuïc venue of Fira de Barcelona. A dual event designed to promote entrepreneurship, business activity, employment, and talent in the region, bringing together useful tools, resources, knowledge, and connections.
06/10/2022
Autoocupació Promotes Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022
Autoocupació once again joins the celebration of the 15th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Week, together with more than 180 countries. From November 14 to 20, over 20,000 organizations will foster an entrepreneurial culture, help create synergies among different local entrepreneurial ecosystems, and recognize the great work of entrepreneurs as one of the most important
13/09/2022
The new contribution system for the self-employed
After many years of speculation, Royal Decree-Law 13/2022 was approved last July, establishing a new contribution system for self-employed workers and improving protection for cessation of activity. The new contribution system will come into force on January 1, 2023, and will be applicable to all workers contributing to the Special Regime for Self-Employed Workers (RETA),
13/09/2022
Over 1600 people served at the Youth Employment Office since Autoocupació took over its management
Since April 2021, Autoocupació has been managing the Youth Employment Office (OJT), offering professional guidance for young people. To celebrate the first 18 months, Autoocupació’s president, Albert Colomer, visited the Office and reviewed the work accomplished so far. In total, 1664 users have been served, distributed as follows according to the service they required: Professional
05/09/2022
Interview with Lluís Juncà, Director General of Innovation and Entrepreneurship of the Government of Catalonia
1. How do you assess the state of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Catalonia? The entrepreneurial ecosystem has matured significantly in the last decade, and Catalonia has established itself among the most attractive European territories for creating and growing a business. This is mainly due to the quality of local education and training, Catalonia’s global and
01/09/2022
Fourth edition of the Projecta’t awards
The Girona Provincial Council launches the fourth edition of the Projecta’t awards with the aim of boosting the growth of Girona’s business sector. The awards are aimed at companies and self-employed individuals in the region who need expert advice to guide the strategy they must follow to grow their business. Applicants must present the action
15/07/2022
New workshop for the Young Entrepreneurs Succeed project
The Munich Business School hosted the second workshop of 2022 as part of the project: Young Entrepreneurs Succeed YES. The two-day workshop began with a welcome speech by the Dean of the Munich Business School, Prof. Dr. Stefan Baldi, followed by a general presentation of both old and new members by Prof. Barbara Scheck, who
12/07/2022
Interview with Àlex Sastre, Director General of Youth
1. The Youth Congress was held last March. What is your assessment of it? I believe I cannot assess the Youth Congress without referring to the entire prior process that culminated in the Congress, as it was designed as a continuum. As you know, with the aim of developing a new youth strategy for the
