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Skilled labor shortages and training responses in Brazil

Overview

Brazil is experiencing significant economic activity across various sectors, yet faces a persistent and widespread shortage of skilled labor.

In the construction sector, particularly in the state of Bahia, rapid job growth and a surge in real estate activity have been met with critical hiring difficulties. Approximately 90% of construction companies report challenges finding qualified workers such as engineers, technicians, and electricians, with 40% of companies reporting “much difficulty” filling specialized roles. This gap has resulted in increased costs and project delays.

Similarly, the industrial sector shows a paradox of technological advancement and labor scarcity. Despite record imports and revenue growth in machinery and equipment, 62% of entrepreneurs identify the difficulty of hiring qualified labor as a primary component of the ‘Custo Brasil’. As manufacturing modernizes, companies struggle to find professionals capable of programming and optimizing sophisticated machinery.

In response to these shortages, the construction, mining, and infrastructure sectors are increasingly focusing on specialized professional training to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and market needs. For example, the company Plano&Plano has utilized an internal Engineering School for over a decade, training approximately 500 professionals to move from internships into management roles. Additionally, industry events like ARENA M&T 2026 are facilitating connections between students and the industry, involving educational institutions such as SENAI, IEL Paraná, UNIFACEAR, and Unisinos to showcase technological applications and career development opportunities.

Entities

Brazil · Fazenda Rio Grande · Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Máquinas e Equipamentos · ADEMI-BA · Confederação Nacional da Indústria

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil faces skilled labor shortage despite industrial machinery growth

    Brazil's industrial sector faces a paradox: record investments in modern machinery and imports are being met by a significant shortage of skilled professionals to program and operate them.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazil industry sectors focus on professional training and workforce development

    Brazilian industry sectors are addressing skilled labor shortages through academic partnerships at ARENA M&T 2026 and internal corporate training programs like Plano&Plano's Engineering School.

  3. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Construction sector drives job growth amid skilled labor shortages

    Brazil's construction sector is driving major job growth, notably in Bahia, but faces a severe shortage of skilled labor and specialized professionals.

Sources

ademi.org.br · cenapop.uol.com.br · exame.com · jornaleconomico.sapo.pt · mobile.valor.com.br · paraquemdoar.org · pmemagazine.sapo.pt · portal.comunique-se.com.br · portalradar.com.br · psychotherapy.org.uk · rhmagazine.pt · sapo.pt · sitebarra.com.br

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