The Parish of Vila Real de Santo António has launched the Employment and Entrepreneurship Support Office, a new space dedicated to supporting job searches, creating CVs and providing information on setting up companies.
In addition to individual support, the new office aims to be a meeting point to encourage entrepreneurship, especially among young people, helping them develop business ideas and start their own projects. For the long-term unemployed, the office will offer ongoing support, strategies for an active job search and professional retraining programs, facilitating their reintegration into the job market.
The Employment and Entrepreneurship Support Office operates every Tuesday, from 9:00 to 15:00, at the Vila Real de Santo António Parish Council building, Marquis of Pombal Square, in Vila Real de Santo António. The office can also be contacted on 281 510 000 (call priced to the national landline network).
Valentim Santos, president of the Parish Council, highlights that “it is essential that this office establishes strategic partnerships with local schools and with the Youth Unit of the Municipal Council”, reinforcing the importance of the connection between the office and the educational community.
The mayor also highlights that “schools are privileged environments for identifying young people with entrepreneurial potential, and for promoting career guidance programs. In turn, the Youth Unit has a deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of young people in our community, and can provide valuable insights and support in implementing targeted initiatives. Therefore, the implementation of this office in our parish council will not only respond to the current needs of our community, but will also contribute to local economic development, promoting social inclusion and the well-being of our young people and the long-term unemployed”.
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