Porta 22 is an innovative service of the Local Development Agency of Barcelona designed to assist citizens in the overwhelming task of finding a job in the knowledge driven economic era. As a result of the constant changes affecting the labour market, such as the incorporation of new technologies into economic processes, life long learning skills have become essential in our ability to find a job. The objective of Porta 22 is to track down the changes taking place in the labour market and provide citizens the information and tools that will allow them to find a job. One example of these tools, is a multimedia application aimed for a young audience that resembles a video game and simulates the different stages of the recruiting process, from elaborating a CV to the final interview. Users learn the skills and attitudes that companies are looking for when hiring a new employee.

The 2000 squared meters open access facility was specifically designed to provide information, training and personalized assistance about emerging economic sectors, the new labour culture and job opportunities. Citizens learn how using the internet will improve their ability to detect these opportunities. The facility is made up of different functional spaces that provide a wide range of services that include: