Consejo de la Juventud de Extremadura CJEx

What Consejo de la Juventud de Extremadura CJEx does

The Consejo de la Juventud de Extremadura (CJEx) is an autonomous public entity founded on January 24, 1985, and headquartered in Mérida, Spain, that serves as the statutory youth representation body for the Extremadura region. Established by Law 13/2010 of the Junta de Extremadura (with statutes approved by Decree 53/2017), CJEx is composed of member youth associations in two categories (De Pleno Derecho and Observadoras) and represents both associated and non-associated youth aged approximately 14-30 across the region. Its core activities span youth advocacy in policy design, research and data generation (Reimagina el Aula, OBJOVEM, Estudios de Juventud), free training programs (Estrategia General de Formación, Monitor de Ocio y Tiempo Libre certification), publications (BOIN newsletter, Cuadernos Violetas, BIP policy bulletins), and event programs (Foro de Representantes, Congreso de Juventud Rural, OlimpEx, Escuela de Invierno).

CJEx's operating model is structured as a publicly funded non-profit, with all programs and services offered free of charge to youth. Its revenue derives from public institutional budgets allocated by the Junta de Extremadura (primarily through the Instituto de la Juventud) and supplementary European Commission co-financing via programs such as Erasmus+ (RurAct) and the Youth Guarantee initiative. The organization maintains a small operating team of 8 employees and is governed by an Assembly and Executive Commission, with leadership elected in December 2024 under President Lidia Solana Reguero. Its technology stack is intentionally lightweight, relying on a WordPress-based public website, a separate online training platform (formacion.cjex.org), Google Analytics, and a third-party accessibility widget, with no proprietary software product or commercial GTM motion.

CJEx's go-to-market is community-led, reaching youth through its member association network, grassroots organizing, and institutional partnerships with the Junta de Extremadura, municipalities (FEMPEX), the Diputación de Badajoz, the Asamblea de Extremadura, the Universidad de Extremadura, and the national Consejo de la Juventud de España (CJE). It operates as a platform for research, advocacy, capacity-building, and convening rather than a commercial product company, with no revenue from user fees, subscriptions, or product sales. Its strategic differentiation rests on the legislative mandate granted by Law 13/2010, four decades of institutional legitimacy, and privileged access to public administration that no informal youth group can replicate.

Name

Consejo de la Juventud de Extremadura CJEx

Legal name

CONSEJO DE LA JUVENTUD DE EXTREMADURA

Website

https://cjex.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Consejo de la Juventud de Extremadura (CJEx) is an autonomous public entity, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Mérida, Spain, that serves as the statutory youth representation body for the Extremadura region, delivering free advocacy, research, training, and events for youth aged 14-30 and member youth associations.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Mérida

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Institutional Funding: CJEx is a public autonomous body (ente público y autónomo) governed by Law 13/2010 of November 24, regulated by the Junta de Extremadura. Its primary funding derives from public institutional budgets at the regional level. The organization operates as part of the public institutional ecosystem for youth policy in Extremadura.
2. European Commission Co-financing: CJEx has developed projects co-financed by the European Commission, such as the 'Garantía Juvenil: combate el desempleo de la juventud' initiative, which was co-funded by the European Commission. International project funding supplements institutional resources.
3. Training and Educational Services: CJEx offers free training programs under its Estrategia General de Formación (EGF), including courses on labor rights, association management, leisure monitoring certification (MOTL), and more. These services are provided free of charge to youth as a public service.

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Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CJEx is an autonomous public body that represents youth in the Extremadura region of Spain, operating as a platform of youth associations to advocate for and design youth-oriented public policy. It delivers free training programs, publishes youth research and policy bulletins, organizes events and congresses (such as the Congreso de Juventud Rural), runs European co-funded projects, and provides structured participation channels through its Assembly, Foro de Representantes, and member associations.

Product overview

The Consejo de la Juventud de Extremadura (CJEx) is a public autonomous institution representing youth in Extremadura, operating as a platform rather than a commercial product company. Its offerings consist of research programs (Reimagina el Aula, Estudios de Juventud, OBJOVEM), publications (BOIN newsletter, Cuadernos Violetas gender initiative, BIP policy bulletins), training programs (EGF training strategy, Monitor de Ocio y Tiempo Libre certification, Garantía Juvenil employment project), European projects (RurAct, U-Impact), and event programs (Foro de Representantes, Escuela de Invierno, ConvivEx, Feria de Asociaciones, Congreso de Juventud Rural, OlimpEx). The organization also maintains the Universidad Popular Felipe Trigo educational initiative. These offerings collectively serve its mission of youth representation, participation advocacy, and policy influence in Extremadura.

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Products and services

• Reimagina el Aula Participatory research and advocacy project that generates proposals from youth to improve educational policy in Extremadura, producing a diagnostic report covering eight key dimensions of the regional educational system.
• Estudios de Juventud Youth research initiatives including studies on emancipation rates, educational participation, youth poverty, and housing conditions for young people in Extremadura.
• OBJOVEM (Observatory of Emancipation of Youth in Extremadura) Observatory of Emancipation of Youth in Extremadura, producing statistical reports and analysis on youth emancipation indicators in the region.
• BOIN (Boletín Informativo) Regular informative newsletter distributed to youth and stakeholders, containing policy updates, organizational news, and youth-relevant information.
• Cuadernos Violetas Campaign and notebook initiative to document and raise awareness about gender-based discrimination and micro-machismos experienced by young women in Extremadura.
• BIP (Boletín de Incidencia Política) Policy advocacy bulletins that provide data-driven proposals on topics including youth emancipation, housing, employment, human rights, and sustainable development, including model municipal motions.
• Estrategia General de Formación (EGF) Comprehensive training strategy offering free online and in-person courses on topics including youth participation, labor rights, human rights, associative accounting, and community leadership.
• Curso Monitor de Ocio y Tiempo Libre Infantil y Juvenil 250-hour certification course (free first edition) to obtain the Monitor of Free Time title for children and youth, including theoretical-practical phase and supervised practice.
• Garantía Juvenil: Combate el Desempleo de la Juventud EU-funded project to promote and implement the Youth Guarantee program in Extremadura, providing employment or training opportunities within 4 months for unemployed youth under 30.
• Universidad Popular Felipe Trigo Popular university initiative providing educational opportunities for youth and the community, complementing formal education with non-formal learning programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60.71% of non-university students in Extremadura consider there are few opportunities for educational participation
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• Ayuntamiento de Malpartida de PlasencianotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026CJEx partnered with the Ayuntamiento de Malpartida de Plasencia and the Vicepresidencia y Consejería de Desregulación, Servicios Sociales y Familia to organize OlimpEx 2026, a sports event promoting youth health and community engagement in a unique natural setting.
• FEMPEX (Federación Española de Municipios y Provincias - Extremadura)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026CJEx and FEMPEX signed a framework agreement (acuerdo marco) to develop joint initiatives benefiting youth and municipalism in Extremadura. The partnership aims to increase youth participation, empowerment, and wellbeing in municipalities across the region. The agreement was signed on February 9, 2026, and represents a core strategic collaboration between youth representation and local administration.
• CERMI Extremadura (Comité Español de Representantes de Personas con Discapacidad)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 November 2025CJEx collaborated with CERMI Extremadura and the Ayuntamiento de Plasencia to organize a conference on 'Artificial Intelligence for a Life Without Barriers' focused on people with disabilities. The event addressed AI inclusion and accessibility for youth with disabilities.
• Diputación Provincial de BadajoznotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2025The Diputación Provincial de Badajoz co-organized the Feria de Asociaciones with CJEx, supporting the event that showcased the work of youth associations in Extremadura and promoted associational culture.
• Ayuntamiento de MéridanotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2025The Ayuntamiento de Mérida collaborated with CJEx to host the I Encuentro de Comisiones Permanentes de los Consejos de Juventud de Extremadura y España from June 6-8. Mayor Antonio Rodríguez Osuna and Councillor Laura del Carmen Iglesias Cano participated in the opening ceremony.
• Adenex (Asociación para la Defensa de la Naturaleza en Extremadura)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2025CJEx collaborated with Adenex for the I Jornados de Liderazgo Joven y Sostenibilidad in Plasencia, with Adenex contributing environmental expertise to the youth climate action program focused on Plasencia, Valle del Jerte, and Monfragüe ecosystems.
• Ecologistas en Acción ExtremaduranotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2025CJEx partnered with Ecologistas en Acción Extremadura for the sustainability leadership workshops, leveraging their environmental expertise to address climate change impacts on agriculture, livestock, and rural tourism in the region.
• FADAEx (Federación Estudiantil de Extremadura)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CJEx collaborated with FADAEx (Federación Estudiantil de Extremadura) for the 'Reimagina el Aula' project, which produced educational policy proposals through a participatory process involving both university and non-university students across Extremadura.
• CEUEx (Consejo de Estudiantes de la Universidad de Extremadura)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CJEx partnered with CEUEx (the University of Extremadura's student council) for the 'Reimagina el Aula' project, contributing university student perspectives to educational policy proposals submitted to the Asamblea de Extremadura.
• Fundación CiudadaníanotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2016CJEx co-organized the 'U-Impact. Educación para la participación' event with Fundación Ciudadanía as part of the European U-Impact project. Fundación Ciudadanía led the Spanish node of this EU Citizens programme spanning 9 countries.
• Asamblea de ExtremaduranotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2016The Asamblea de Extremadura served as the venue and institutional partner for the 'U-Impact. Educación para la participación' event and the 40th anniversary commemoration of CJEx, demonstrating ongoing institutional collaboration between CJEx and the regional parliament.
• Giovani del Sarcidano (Italy)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016CJEx partnered with the informal youth group Giovani del Sarcidano (Italy) for the RurAct bilateral project under Erasmus+, aimed at strengthening rural European development through youth participation. The project included exchanges and joint activities in both Spain and Italy.
• Junta de Extremadura (Consejería de Cultura, Turismo, Jóvenes y Deportes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Junta de Extremadura, through its Instituto de la Juventud and relevant Consejerías, is the primary institutional partner for CJEx. The regional government provides institutional support, co-organizes events (such as the OlimpEx sports event and the Feria de Asociaciones), and participates in CJEx's governance through the Ley 13/2010 framework.
• CJE - Consejo de la Juventud de EspañacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCJEx is a constituent member of the Consejo de la Juventud de España (CJE), the national youth council. The CJE develops state-level research (such as the Observatory of Emancipation) that CJEx uses and disseminates regionally, and CJEx participates in national assemblies and executive meetings.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Consejo de la Juventud de España (CJE): The national umbrella youth council of which CJEx is a constituent member. CJE operates at the national level and serves as the parent network for all Spanish regional youth councils including CJEx, making it the direct institutional counterpart.
• European Youth Forum: International umbrella platform of European youth organizations and national youth councils. Comparable as the supranational peer body coordinating youth representation and policy advocacy across Europe, intersecting with CJEx's EU-funded projects.
• Instituto de la Juventud de España (INJUVE): National government institute for youth policy under the Ministry of Youth. Acts as a broader incumbent that CJEx engages with institutionally and that provides national-level youth programs, research, and funding complementary to regional council work.

Others

• Junta de Extremadura - Instituto de la Juventud: Regional government youth institute that serves as CJEx's primary institutional partner and funder under Law 13/2010. Comparable as the key ecosystem stakeholder that channels public funding and co-organizes events with CJEx.

Emerging players

• Cruz Roja Juventud: Youth division of the Spanish Red Cross operating youth programs across Spain including Extremadura. Comparable as a youth-serving organization that delivers training, advocacy, and participation programs alongside CJEx, though with a humanitarian rather than representational mandate.

Direct peers

• Asociación Scouts de Extremadura: Regional scouting federation in Extremadura and a likely member association of CJEx. Comparable as a youth association that participates in CJEx's governance (Foro de Representantes, Assembly) and delivers youth programming in the same regional territory.
• Consejo de la Juventud de Andalucía: Regional youth council of Andalucía operating under similar legal and governance frameworks as CJEx. It is the closest functional peer given parallel structure, member-association model, and shared CJE network affiliation.
• Consejo de la Juventud de Aragón: Regional youth council of Aragón, structurally analogous to CJEx as a regional autonomous public entity representing youth associations. Comparable in mandate, scale, and statutory framework under Spanish regional law.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

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