# Mato Grosso do Sul employment and vocational initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mato-grosso-do-sul-election-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-13T19:27:44.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 6.

Since early June, the Fundação do Trabalho de Mato Grosso do Sul (Funtrab) has worked to protect workers from fraud while expanding employability services. After warning the public that fraudsters were misusing its name to solicit illegal payments for jobs, Funtrab participated in the “Promo Centro” event in Campo Grande, providing free guidance on unemployment insurance and digital work cards.

Vocational training initiatives have expanded significantly through various municipal secretariats. In June, the Funsat Foundation hosted a job fair at its Moreninhas hub featuring 500 vacancies and completed its first free barber-training cohort. Concurrently, the Youth Secretariat (Sejuv) graduated 24 participants from a manicure and pedicure course at CRAS Albino Coimbra.

In late July, the Secretaria Executiva da Mulher (Semu) conducted crochet training for 30 women in the Santa Luzia and Los Angeles districts to foster entrepreneurship. This momentum culminated in August, when Semu certified 340 women through its training school (Escap). These diverse programs—covering fields from administrative assistance and public speaking to eyebrow design and event organization—aim to strengthen female autonomy and provide the tools necessary for independent income generation throughout the region.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Campo Grande certifies 340 women in professional training courses

The City of Campo Grande certified 340 women through Semu's training school, offering courses in professional skills like administration and design to promote female autonomy and income generation.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campo-grande-certifies-340-women-in-professional-training-courses

### 2026-07-19: Campo Grande Crochet Course Empowers 30 Women

Thirty women in Campo Grande finished a free crochet course by Semu, gaining skills for entrepreneurship and income, with classes led by Suelem Mary da Silva and Zunilda Freitas.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campo-grandes-semu-trains-30-women-in-crochet-hat-making

### 2026-07-03: Campo Grande launches free manicure training to boost employment

Campo Grande’s Youth Secretariat completed a free manicure and pedicure training that graduated 24 students, aiming to boost local employment and entrepreneurship.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campo-grande-launches-free-manicure-training-to-boost-employment

### 2026-06-17: Campo Grande hosts job fair and first barber training cohort in Moreninhas

Campo Grande’s Moreninhas hub held a job fair with 500 openings and launched its first free barber training, graduating 13 of 15 students.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campo-grande-hosts-job-fair-and-first-barber-training-cohort-in-moreninhas

### 2026-06-10: Funtrab offers free employability services at Campo Grande's Promo Centro

Funtrab brought free job‑placement and qualification services to Campo Grande’s central shopping district during the June 11‑13 “Promo Centro” event, aiming to boost employment and local commerce.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/funtrab-offers-free-employability-services-at-campo-grandes-promo-centro

### 2026-06-07: Funtrab warns of job scams exploiting its name in Mato Grosso do Sul

Funtrab alerts that scammers are posing as the agency to sell fake jobs and demand payments; all services are free, and victims should verify through official channels and file police reports.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-do-sul-senate-race-tight-as-azambuja-trad-and-contar-lead-polls

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