NRP Portugal

MeasureDescriptionCurrentStatus: inprogress/CompletedLast year’s results Next Steps NotesAction Programmefor employersModernisation andreinforcementProgramme forPublicEmploymentServiceRapid,PersonalisedIntervention UnitsRe-training andconversion for newprofessional areasStrengthen therelationship between thePublic EmploymentService and companies,through theencouragement of a newworking methodologybetween the PES andemployers, with a view toproactive management ofa client portfolio.In the framework of thisProgramme emphasis hasbeen given to adiversification of serviceprovision channels,reformulating theirmodel, and aiming, in thisway, to respond to thegrowing level of demandand autonomy of currentand potential users.The development ofpreventative or remedialactions for companies andworkers involved inrestructuring processes,through the application ofvarious employmentpolicy instruments and/orsocial protection.Action Programme forthe unemployed withhigher levelqualifications; Advisory-Training Programmes;Consolidation of EURESnetwork, in supportinstruments forgeographic mobility.In progressIn progressIn progressIn progressAction Programme with Employment Bodies (IEFP) - In 2007 about 17,600 visits were made tocompanies.Introduction of working instruments: (a) the IEFP NET Emprego project that incorporates varioussegments, namely: electronic kiosks, multichannel contact centre, SMD services, electronicapplications service, among others; (b) the Information and Management System in the field ofEmployment (SIGAE); e (c) the Action Programme for Employers.At the beginning of June 2008, the portal made available 6,082 jobs corresponding to 4,643 offersof work, amongst 95,332 available applicants.In 2007 and until April 2008, 6 interventions in 4 companies were registered, involving a total of1,577 workers. In the period from 2005 until April 2008, 24 RPNIs were recorded in a total of 21companies, involving 5,925 workers.ContinueContinueContinueAction Programme for the unemployed with higher level qualifications: From 2005 to 2007,76,000 qualified people were supported and an investment was made of around 190 million Euros.Advisory-Training Programmes (2007): 14,259 SMEs supported by advisory actions; 5,853 SMEssupported in Training actions. Continue60