Informação: Employment in the second half of 2017 is the highest of the last 10 years in the Azores The Vice-President of the Government pointed out in Angra do Heroísmo the "very strong growth" of employment in 2017, corresponding to 3,968 more Azorean workers. According to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE), this figure was the highest of the last 10 years. "In the second half of 2017, we registered the highest number of Azorean workers of the last 10 years. This clearly de... Mais >> Informação: Government of the Azores has already analysed application for new tuna processing plant on Pico The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stressed today in Madalena that the application submitted for the construction of a new tuna processing plant on Pico was analysed "in record time." "The responsibility now lies with the company, which will have to answer the questions that have been posed," said Gui Menezes. He spoke to journalists at the end of a hearing at the Committee... Mais >> Informação: Minimum wage increased by 1,400 Euros in the Azores in four years The Vice-President of the Government stressed today in Ponta Delgada the increase of 20 percent in the regional minimum wage registered in the last four years. It corresponds an increase of 100 Euros in the monthly income at a time when the unemployment rate has fallen by half. "Today, all Azoreans who earn the minimum wage receive 1,400 Euros more per year compared to what they earned four years... Mais >> Informação: 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... Mais >> Informação: Unemployment reached in December new low for the Azores in six years The number of unemployed registered in the Agencies for Qualification and Employment dropped 9.9 percent in December. According to data published today by the Employment and Vocational Training Institute (IEFP), this figure represents the lowest value of the last six years. The decrease registered in December corresponds to 955 fewer registered unemployed compared to the same month in 2016. Acc... Mais >> Informação: Azorean Government available to reinforce University's contribution to growth and job creation in the Region The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology expressed the Government's willingness to reinforce the contribution of the University of the Azores to economic growth and job creation in the Region. Gui Menezes conveyed a message from the President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, at the solemn session celebrating the 42nd anniversary of the University of the Azores. The government o... Mais >> Informação: Current vocational training challenge aims to respond to new market needs The Vice-President of the Government stated in Praia da Vitória that the challenge of vocational training in the Azores concerns the qualification and retraining of human resources at the "necessary pace" to respond to new needs of the labour market as well as to the intentions of domestic and foreign private investment in the Region. "The training pace has to be adjusted to market demands an... Mais >> Informação: Azorean Government creates financial support measures towards creation of stable employment The Regional Government announced today a legislative package featuring over a dozen measures to promote business competitiveness, encourage the creation of more jobs and, in particular, ensure stable employment in the Region. These goals will be achieved through the implementation of innovative financial support programmes for stable employment and the permanent integration of workers. The Vice-... Mais >> Informação: Number of unemployed in the Azores is the lowest of the last six years The number of unemployed registered at the Regional Agencies for Qualification and Employment decreased 10.1% in October. According to data published today by the Employment and Vocational Training Institute (IEFP), the data corresponds the lowest figures registered in the Region in the last six years. According to these data and keeping the trend of the previous months, we need to go back to Oct... Mais >> Informação: 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... Mais >>
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