Information: 982 fewer unemployed in the Azores in September
The Regional Director for Employment and Vocational Training highlighted in Santa Cruz da Graciosa the importance of data published by the Employment and Vocational Training Institute (IEFP) regarding September. They confirm, on the one hand, the decrease in the number unemployed and, on the other hand, the continued and sustained growth of employment. "The reduction of 11.3 percent in September ... more >>

Information: Young Azoreans win Medals of Excellence at EuroSkills
Two young Azoreans were awarded Medals of Excellence in the 43rd edition of EuroSkills - European Skills Championship held in Budapest, Hungary. The event involved the participation of about 600 people from 28 countries in 40 occupations. The Medals of Excellence, awarded only to competitors who score more than 500 points in the competitions, were delivered to José Pedro Ferreira Franco and P... more >>

Information: Azores welcome about thirty young people under Eurodyssey programme
The Regional Director for Employment and Vocational Training highlighted in Ponta Delgada the importance of the Region's participation in the Eurodyssey programme. According to her, it provides young Azoreans and those applying for a traineeship in the archipelago with the opportunity to contact with other professional and socio-cultural realities. Paula Andrade spoke while welcoming a group of 27... more >>

Information: More than 750 young Azorean university students applied for ESTAGIAR U
More than 750 young Azorean university students have applied for traineeships at regional companies to take +lace between July and September under ESTAGIAR U programme. It was created in 2005 by the Government of the Azores with the aim of bring university students closer to the labour market. The Regional Director for Employment and Vocational Training stressed that this programme "is regarded a... more >>

Information: Young Azoreans win eight medals at National Skills Championship
The team representing the Azores at the 43rd National Skills Championship - Skills Portugal, held in Beja, won eight medals, three gold medals and five silver medal medals in 40 professions in competition. It was able to maintain the level of results already achieved by Azorean vocational training in national and international competition. Ana Filipa Carolas Coelho (Praia da Vitória Vocation... more >>

Information: Intervention plan ensures protection of the rights of COFACO workers on Pico
The Regional Director for Employment and Vocational Training stated on Pico that the intervention plan under implementation ensures "the full defence of the interests and rights of COFACO workers" on this island. Paula Andrade also stressed "the commitment and availability of technicians to continue monitoring each worker on an individual basis, always guaranteeing the conditions for the maintena... more >>

Information:  Basic Skills Acquisition courses already promoted employability of 8,200 Azoreans
The Regional Director for Employment and Vocational Training stressed today that the Basic Skills Acquisition (ABC) courses have already covered 8,200 Azoreans, thus "enhancing their employability and professional recognition." These courses were created by the Azorean Government with the aim of providing adults with more qualifications and better levels of education. Paula Andrade spoke in Ponta... more >>

Information: Azores welcome forty young people under Eurodyssey programme
The Regional Director for Employment and Vocational Training highlighted in Ponta Delgada the importance of the Region's participation in the Eurodyssey programme, stressing that it makes it provides young Azoreans and those applying for a traineeship in the archipelago with the opportunity to contact with other professional and socio-cultural realities. Speaking at the welcoming of a group of 39 ... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores holds Regional Employment and Vocational Training Exhibition on Terceira
The Government of the Azores, through the Vice-Presidency, promotes the second edition of the 1st Regional Employment and Vocational Training Exhibition in Angra do Heroísmo between September 27 and 29. The event involves the participation of 16 entities, of which eight are companies or business groups. It is promoted by the Regional Directorate for Employment and Vocational Training. During ... more >>

Information: Twenty young foreign citizens to start traineeships in the Azores under Eurodyssey programme
A new group of Eurodissey programme trainees, consisting of 20 young people, is about to start their traineeship in the Azores. The new Eurodyssey group will stay in the Region during the next six months. The first month will be exclusively dedicated to the learning of the Portuguese language and the remaining five months will be spent in a real work environment. The traineeship covers the areas o... more >>