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Panama, December 2008

MINISTRY OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT (MTE) SECRETARIAT OF PUBLIC POLICIES FOR EMPLOYMENT (SPPE). The approach of the Brazilian Public Employment Service to addressing vulnerable groups or persons with greater barriers to employment. Panama, December 2008.

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Panama, December 2008

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  1. MINISTRY OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT (MTE) SECRETARIAT OF PUBLIC POLICIES FOR EMPLOYMENT (SPPE) The approach of the Brazilian Public Employment Service to addressing vulnerable groups or persons with greater barriers to employment Panama, December 2008

  2. Development of the Public Employment Service • 1975 – creation of the National Employment System [Sistema Nacional de Emprego], based on ILO Convention 88 • 1990 – creation of the Worker’s Support Fund [Fundo de Amparo ao Trabalhador – FAT]: • Geared toward economic development actions, unemployment insurance, “Wage Support” [Abono Salarial] for low-income workers, as well as financing the Public Employment System • Managed by a deliberative tripartite council of representatives of government, workers and employers • Greater financial stability • Channel for workers’ needs to be heard • More direct contact between legislators and policy makers

  3. The Brazilian Public Employment Service and other policies State and municipal programs Subsidized credit programs Unemployment insurance Professional training Job placement services Professional training for other vulnerable groups Professional training for youngsters Specific programs for women, racial equality, people with disabilities

  4. Successful experiences in overcoming barriers to employment of more vulnerable groups • Unemployment insurance, available to workers laid off from formal jobs (including domestic) or rescued from modern slavery, and to artisanal fishermen • Establishment of priority groups in professional training policies • Professional and social training – minimum required content • Subsidized credit programs for entrepreneurs

  5. Successful experiences in overcoming barriers to employment of more vulnerable groups • Distribution of resources to states and municipalities: • According to population and size of labor market • With a 10% redistribution to less-developed localities • Taking into account performance in terms of policy integration Recent experience • Professional training in construction for families who receive Bolsa Família (federal income transfer program)

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