More than just a date on the calendar, International Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Day, celebrated on June 27th, highlights the importance of recognizing how these businesses help drive the Brazilian economy. According to Sebrae, responsible for more than 99% of active companies in the country, small businesses are key players in job creation, community strengthening, and entrepreneurship stimulation. Together, these companies account for about 27% of GDP and sustain more than half of formal jobs in Brazil. Particularly in inland cities, these enterprises boost the local economy and provide job and qualification opportunities for the population. It is in this context that Jumper! Profissões e Idiomas, an educational network offering over 40 vocational and foreign language courses for children and adults, with a strong presence in municipalities outside capital cities, has been contributing to transforming realities and driving regional development.
Currently with 80% of its units located inland, Jumper! offers technical and vocational courses aligned with market demands, preparing young people and adults for the most promising fields. According to Eleandro da Costa, CEO of the network, the growth of small businesses requires specialized labor, hence the importance of investing in training. ‘Investing in training drives community development and prepares regions for growth. With the advancement of small businesses, the demand for professionals also increases, and our role is to anticipate these needs. Qualifying means strengthening the regional economy and opening doors to new future opportunities,’ emphasizes the executive.
The network plans to expand its operations to at least 20 new small and medium-sized cities in the next semester, reinforcing its commitment to bringing accessible education, career opportunities, and qualified labor to the most diverse locations in the country.
