Ceara State Government Empowers Young People Through Entrepreneurship and Job Training

Strategic Insights -

The Ceara State Government, through its Integrated Program for the Prevention and Reduction of Violence (PreVio), has certified 764 young people from socially vulnerable communities in the state's Virando o Jogo Project. The project provides professional qualifications, entrepreneurship training, and support to help young people generate income and opportunities. The initiative has already seen 54 young people secure their first jobs, with many more set to benefit from the program in the coming months and years. The overall goal is to reach 10,000 young people by the end of 2026.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Virando o Jogo Project provides professional qualifications, entrepreneurship training, and support to help young people from socially vulnerable communities in Ceara generate income and opportunities.
  • The project has certified 764 young people, with many more set to benefit from the program in the coming months and years.
  • The initiative has already seen 54 young people secure their first jobs, with some participants applying for more than one position, increasing their chances of being hired.
  • The program offers more than 15 options in various fields, including service, gastronomy, art and culture, and administration, with 20% of the young people trained in administration.
  • The program operates in six municipalities, with plans to expand to 10 municipalities in the second phase and reach 10,000 young people by the end of 2026.
  • The program has a total investment of R$1.46 million, including incentive grants that support the young people during the five months of training.
  • The program has three phases: citizenship development and community action, professional qualification, and job market, entrepreneurship, and financial management.
  • Participants receive financial assistance from the state during the training period, which helps to reduce start-up costs and increase the chances of successful entrepreneurship.

Statistics:

  • 764 young people have been certified by the Virando o Jogo Project.
  • 54 young people have secured their first jobs through the program.
  • 582 referrals have been made to various opportunities, with some participants applying for more than one position.
  • The program operates in six municipalities, with plans to expand to 10 municipalities in the second phase.
  • The total investment in the initiative is R$1.46 million, including incentive grants.
  • 20% of the young people trained in the first phase were trained in administration.
  • 2,082 Ceara residents are participating in the training cycle in the second phase.

Sources:

  • Governor of Ceara
  • Vice-governor of Ceara
  • Secretary of Social Protection, Jade Romero
  • Chief Secretary of the Civil House, Chagas Vieira
  • Program's executive coordinator, Avilton Junior
  • Manager of Virando o Jogo, Ravena Simoes
  • Institute for Labor Development (IDT/Sine)
  • PreVio program
  • Ceara State Government