Parana's Youth Employment Drive Sees 285 Candidates Pre-Approved for Vacancies

Over 790 job vouchers were distributed to young people in Curitiba, seeking their first job or a new position in the market, as part of the State Secretariat of Labor, Qualification and Income's Youth Employment Drive. This initiative, which mobilized the Employment Agency, aimed to provide opportunities for young people aged 16 to 29. More than 1,000 positions were made available in various sectors, including internships and positions under the CLT (Consolidated Labor Laws). Over 20 companies participated, offering immediate hiring opportunities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Youth Employment Drive, held in Curitiba, saw 285 candidates pre-approved for vacancies in direct interviews conducted by companies.
  • 790 job vouchers were distributed to young people seeking their first job or a new position in the market.
  • The initiative provided more than 1,000 positions in various sectors, including internships and positions under the CLT (Consolidated Labor Laws).
  • Over 20 companies participated in the initiative, offering immediate hiring opportunities.
  • Parana's Secretary of Labor, Qualification, and Income, Do Carmo, emphasized the importance of the initiative in expanding opportunities for young people.
  • Tiago Fibla, a young job seeker, expressed his motivation for attending the event, stating that he wanted to help his family and contribute to household expenses.
  • Beatriz Denizette, coordinator of Rede Estagio, highlighted the challenge of bridging the gap between student life and the first job for young people.

Statistics:

  • 285 candidates were pre-approved for vacancies in direct interviews conducted by companies.
  • 790 job vouchers were distributed to young people seeking their first job or a new position in the market.
  • More than 1,000 positions were made available in various sectors, including internships and positions under CLT (Consolidated Labor Laws).
  • 20 companies participated in the initiative, offering immediate hiring opportunities.
  • Parana has carried out over 100 joint efforts across the state in 2025, resulting in 23,000 job openings and approximately 10,000 job referrals.
  • In the Curitiba region alone, 27 community outreach programs have been held, providing over 17,000 jobs, serving over 21,000 workers, and referring approximately 4,500.

Sources:

  • "Mutirão de Empregos da Juventude tem 285 pré-aprovados para vagas imediatas" (Youth Employment Drive sees 285 pre-approved candidates for immediate vacancies)

https://www.parana.pr.gov.br/aen/Noticia/Mutirao-de-Empregos-da-Juventude-tem-285-pre-aprovados-para-vagas-imediatas