# Corporate workforce development in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/corporate-workforce-development-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-08-31T13:46:09.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. In late August 2026, major corporations in Brazil announced new initiatives regarding workforce development and recruitment. Heineken launched internship programs across various sectors, including logistics, sales, legal, production, and sustainability. These roles offer stipends and benefits such as health plans and language training, with the company noting an approximate 40% conversion rate for interns into full-time staff. Simultaneously, Kraft Heinz introduced its 2027 Internship Program, seeking students for positions in Blumenau, São Paulo, and Nerópolis. Following these recruitment efforts, the HEINEKEN Group, in partnership with Unico Skill, introduced a comprehensive employee education program. This tiered initiative provides access to technical training, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate studies, and MBAs. The program is designed to serve employees at all levels, from production staff in Jacareí, Itu, and Ponta Grossa to executive management, with specific benefits directed toward women in administrative leadership. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: HEINEKEN Group launches employee education program HEINEKEN Group has partnered with Unico Skill to launch a multi-tiered education program offering everything from technical courses to Ivy League access for its employees in Brazil. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/heineken-group-launches-employee-education-program ### 2026-08-26: Heineken and Kraft Heinz launch internship programs in Brazil Heineken and Kraft Heinz have opened internship applications in Brazil, offering stipends up to R$ 2,200 and various professional development benefits. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/heineken-and-kraft-heinz-launch-internship-programs-in-brazil --- Cite as: Corporate workforce development in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/corporate-workforce-development-in-brazil