Portugal Introduces New Initiative to Help Migrants Secure Employment

Portugal Introduces New Initiative to Help Migrants Secure Employment

Key Points

1. Portugal has launched Programa Integrar to assist migrants in finding jobs through the National Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP).
2. The program offers training, skills recognition, and job search support to enhance participants' employment opportunities.
3. In mid-2024, work visas issued by Portugal decreased by 24% compared to the previous year.

The Portuguese government has introduced Programa Integrar, a new initiative aimed at helping migrants registered with the National Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP). 

As announced by the European Commission, Programa Integrar is designed to support unemployed individuals, first-time job seekers, and migrants looking to change careers or access vocational training. The program offers a variety of services, including training, skills recognition, and job search assistance, helping participants overcome cultural barriers and improve their professional skills through active employment measures.

The program highlights the need to integrate the immigrant population, addressing Portugal’s aging population and labor shortages in key sectors. 

Tailored Support for Participants

As part of the program, the IEFP will conduct an individual assessment of each participant’s profile, needs, and goals through personal interviews. This will help develop customized employment and training plans, including Portuguese language learning where needed. Additionally, the program will evaluate participants' qualifications and guide them through the equivalency or recognition processes for their educational and professional backgrounds.

Portugal Sees 24% Drop in Work Visas After Migration Plan Implementation

Since the launch of the Action Plan for Migration four months ago, Portugal has significantly reduced the number of work visas issued to foreigners. From June to August 2024, there was a 24% drop in work visas granted, with only 1,266 issued compared to 1,666 in the same period in 2023. 

Despite this recent decline, overall work visa issuances from January to August 2024 were higher than the previous year. Authorities have also announced that migrant workers who enter the country irregularly will no longer be allowed to stay while applying for work permits, aligning with EU regulations. A report from the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) shows that non-European immigration to Portugal has nearly doubled over the last five years.

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