# Chilean employment and civic initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-employment-and-civic-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-19T14:53:43.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The National Training and Employment Service (Sence) has initiated several programs to bolster labor participation and civic engagement in Chile. In the Ñuble region, the agency began the registration and election process for its Civil Society Council (COSOC) for the 2026-2028 term, an autonomous body designed to include representatives from unions, non-profits, and educational institutions in public policy shaping.

In parallel, various regional labor fairs have been organized to connect job seekers with formal employment. In the La Araucanía region, 17 fairs are being coordinated through Municipal Labor Information Offices. Other specialized events include the +Energía Biobío 2026 fair in Concepción, which focuses on the renewable energy and electrical transmission sectors, and the ninth Expo Inclusión in Santiago, which provides job opportunities specifically for elderly individuals and people with disabilities.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Chile hosts energy and inclusion-focused job fairs

Chile hosts two major job fairs: an energy sector event in Concepción on October 21 and the Expo Inclusión in Santiago on October 21-22, targeting elderly and disabled job seekers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-hosts-energy-and-inclusion-focused-job-fairs

### 2026-10-12: Sence launches employment fairs and civic council renewal in Chile

Sence is expanding its regional reach in Chile through the renewal of its Civil Society Council in Ñuble and a series of labor fairs across La Araucanía to boost formal employment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sence-launches-employment-fairs-and-civic-council-renewal-in-chile

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