Brazil: widespread job openings and social project funding opportunities

Various regions across Brazil are reporting significant employment opportunities and social investment initiatives. In Paraná, over 26,000 formal job vacancies have been announced, with high demand for production line feeders, slaughterers, and cashiers, particularly in the Curitiba metropolitan area and Cascavel.

Other regional highlights include:

• Rio de Janeiro: 1,623 vacancies, including 462 roles for people with disabilities. • São Paulo: The Cate program in the capital offers over 2,100 positions, while Campinas is hosting a job fair with 2,300 vacancies. • Distrito Federal: More than 1,100 openings are available through local labor agencies. • Manaus: 622 positions are being offered via Sine Manaus. • Maringá: 447 vacancies are available, alongside an employability fair. • Paraíba: 2,303 vacancies are distributed across João Pessoa and Campina Grande. • Sergipe: 601 roles are listed via the GO Sergipe platform.

In the social sector, Engaja Brasil has opened applications for its 2026 call for projects. This initiative allows civil society organizations with approved incentive projects to seek funding without paying commissions, ensuring 100% of the investment remains within the social projects.