# Employment initiatives and vacancies in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/employment-initiatives-in-curitiba-and-bauru
> Updated: 2026-10-24T22:29:16.000Z. Sources: 50. Developments: 2.

Employment opportunities and recruitment initiatives continue to be highlighted across several Brazilian cities and regions.

In Curitiba, the ‘Emprega Curitiba’ digital platform facilitates job searches in various sectors, while the Associação Comercial do Paraná (ACP) has hosted job fairs targeting individuals over 60. In Bauru, the ‘Gera Bauru – Oportunidades e Carreiras’ event has provided over 2,900 vacancies through more than 50 companies, including roles for people over 50 and persons with disabilities.

Regional demand remains high in Paraná, where reports indicate over 22,000 to 26,000 formal job openings, particularly for production line workers, slaughterers, and cashiers. Other significant activity includes Maringá, which has hosted employability fairs targeting women, and Apucarana, focusing on youth, women, and workers over 50.

Nationwide, various programs are driving recruitment. São Paulo’s Cate program offers more than 2,100 positions in logistics, gastronomy, and health. Rio de Janeiro has listed 1,623 vacancies, including 462 roles for people with disabilities. Other reported openings include 1,100 in the Distrito Federal, 622 in Manaus, 2,303 in Paraíba, and 601 in Sergipe. Specialized initiatives such as the ‘Impulsione Pretas’ program by Cruzando Histórias provide free career training for Black women, while Engaja Brasil continues to facilitate social investment funding through its calls for projects.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Brazil employment news: various job openings and training programs

Various job opportunities and professional training programs are being announced across Brazil, including thousands of vacancies in Paraná, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Manaus.

50 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/employment-opportunities-announced-in-bauru-and-curitiba

### 2026-10-08: Curitiba hosts job fair offering 700+ vacancies for seniors

A job fair in Curitiba, Brazil, will offer over 700 employment opportunities and professional training specifically for individuals aged 60 and older.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/curitiba-hosts-job-fair-offering-700-vacancies-for-seniors

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