# Vocational training initiatives in Campo Grande > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vocational-training-initiatives-in-campo-grande > Updated: 2026-09-17T20:24:20.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 4. The municipality of Campo Grande, Brazil, has implemented various free vocational training initiatives aimed at sustainability and economic empowerment. In late August, the Community Support Fund (FAC) organized an upcycling workshop through the ‘Todos em Ação’ program, teaching participants to repurpose coffee filters into leather-like materials. The FAC also conducted a culinary workshop in the Vespasiano Martins neighborhood led by Chef Eva Galvão, instructing 50 women on preparing saltenhas and sustainable brigadeiros made from banana peels to encourage low-cost, high-profit food production. Parallel efforts by the Executive Secretariat for Women (Semu) have focused on manual crafts and personal care. Following an embroidery workshop at Cras Zé Pereira from September 8 to 10, Semu concluded the course on September 13 for 20 women from the Zé Pereira neighborhood. Angélica Fontanari, the Executive Secretary for Women, stated that these initiatives aim to help women “recognize their potential and develop skills that can be transformed into a source of revenue,” while also providing a space for social interaction. Instructor Zunilda de Freitas noted the activity helps participants gain confidence in producing unique pieces. Expanding these efforts, Semu concluded a three-day manicure and pedicure training course for women in the Vila Popular neighborhood. This initiative aimed to provide practical skills for income generation or returning to previous professions. Fontanari noted that decentralizing these sessions to specific neighborhoods is a strategic move to align public policies with the daily realities of women, fostering greater autonomy and accessibility. ## Claims - The Campo Grande City Hall, via the Executive Secretariat for Women (Semu), promoted a manicure and pedicure course. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The training course lasted for three days. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Executive Secretary for Women Angélica Fontanari stated that decentralizing training brings public policies closer to women's realities. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The program aims to expand access to professional qualification by hosting courses within local neighborhoods. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-17: Vila Popular women complete manicure and pedicure training Women in Campo Grande's Vila Popular neighborhood completed a three-day manicure and pedicure course aimed at professional qualification and income generation. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campo-grande-provides-manicure-training-for-women-in-vila-popular ### 2026-09-13: Campo Grande concludes embroidery course for 20 women The City Hall of Campo Grande concluded a free embroidery course for 20 women in Bairro Zé Pereira to promote skill development and income generation opportunities. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campo-grande-concludes-embroidery-course-for-local-women ### 2026-08-31: Campo Grande launches vocational workshops for women Community programs in Campo Grande are offering free workshops in embroidery and culinary arts to foster financial autonomy and entrepreneurship among local women. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campo-grande-opens-registrations-for-free-embroidery-course ### 2026-08-19: Campo Grande to host free upcycling workshop using coffee filters A free workshop in Campo Grande will teach residents how to upcycle used coffee filters into leather-like craft materials as part of a larger community service initiative. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campo-grande-to-host-free-upcycling-workshop-using-coffee-filters --- Cite as: Vocational training initiatives in Campo Grande. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vocational-training-initiatives-in-campo-grande