Empleaverde+ extended until 2028: green training for workers and entrepreneurs

Key data

The Empleaverde+ program has continuity assured until April 2028. The extension addendum, signed on April 27, 2026 between the SEPE and the Biodiversity Foundation, extends the original agreement signed in 2024 by up to two years and guarantees that green economy training calls will not be interrupted. The Resolution of June 23, 2026 formally publishes this addendum in the BOE, being effective from its registration in the State Electronic Registry of Cooperation Bodies and Instruments.

For companies with staff in sectors linked to sustainability, energy transition or circular economy, this extension represents a concrete window of opportunity: more calls available, more time to plan team training and access to European financing through the ESF+.

What does this regulation establish?

The addendum published on June 30, 2026 activates the extension that was already provided for in the ninth clause of the original 2024 agreement between SEPE and the Biodiversity Foundation. This is not an unexpected change: the extension was contemplated from the program's inception.

The key elements established by the addendum are:

• New validity date: the agreement and all actions derived from the Empleaverde+ program are extended until April 29, 2028.
• Continuity of calls: the Biodiversity Foundation maintains its role as the managing entity for training calls aimed at workers, unemployed persons and entrepreneurs.
• Program objective: to promote training in competencies linked to green economy and ecological transition in key sectors of the green economy.
• European co-financing: the program continues to be backed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), which guarantees the availability of resources for the calls.
• Addendum effectiveness: the addendum is effective from its registration in the State Electronic Registry of Cooperation Bodies and Instruments, with a signature date of April 27, 2026.

In practical terms, this resolution does not create new obligations for companies: it opens and keeps open an opportunity to access subsidized training for their workers for two additional years.

Economic and operational impact

For companies, the impact of this extension is fundamentally a cost savings opportunity in training expenses. Being co-financed by the ESF+, the Empleaverde+ program allows access to specialized green economy training without assuming the full cost privately.

The key sectors of the green economy—renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, organic agriculture, sustainable construction, among others—are those that can benefit most from the calls that the Biodiversity Foundation will continue to launch until 2028.

From an operational perspective, the extension implies:

• More time to plan training pathways for staff without the urgency of immediate deadlines.
• Possibility of including green economy training in people development plans for 2026, 2027 and part of 2028.
• Access to calls also for unemployed persons and entrepreneurs, which can facilitate the incorporation of already trained profiles into the green labor market.
• Continuity of the SEPE – Biodiversity Foundation institutional framework, which provides stability to application and management processes.

Who does it affect?

• Active workers who want to acquire or improve competencies in green economy and ecological transition.
• Unemployed persons seeking training to access jobs in green sectors.
• Entrepreneurs who develop or want to develop activities in the green economy field.
• Companies in key sectors of the green economy whose employees can benefit from training calls.
• HR and training departments of organizations that want to plan team training with support from European funds.
• Training entities that collaborate or want to collaborate with the Biodiversity Foundation within the program framework.

Practical example

A solar panel installation company with 15 workers wants its technical team to be certified in new energy efficiency and circular economy competencies. Without Empleaverde+, it would have to hire private training assuming the full cost.

Thanks to the program extension until April 29, 2028, the company can:

1. Check the upcoming calls published by the Biodiversity Foundation within the Empleaverde+ framework.
2. Enroll its workers in available courses, co-financed by the ESF+, reducing or eliminating the direct cost for the company.
3. Plan training in a staggered manner during 2026, 2027 and early 2028, without needing to concentrate it in a single period.

The result: a more qualified workforce in green competencies at a significantly lower cost than equivalent private training, and with the institutional backing of SEPE and the European Union.

What should companies do now?

1. Identify which profiles in your workforce fit with green economy training — technicians, operators, sustainable project managers or any role linked to key sectors of ecological transition.
2. Follow the calls from the Biodiversity Foundation — it is the managing body of the program. Check its official website to stay informed about upcoming courses available within the Empleaverde+ framework.
3. Include Empleaverde+ in the annual training plan — the extension until April 2028 provides room for careful planning. Integrate it into people development plans for 2026 and 2027.
4. Inform workers and entrepreneurs in your environment — the program is also open to unemployed persons and entrepreneurs, not just active workers.
5. Consult with SEPE or the Biodiversity Foundation if you have questions about access requirements, application deadlines or types of training available in each call.

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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-14198