Colombia's Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, known as SENA, has opened more than 20,000 job vacancies across the country [1].
The initiative aims to reduce unemployment by connecting recent graduates and women with active employers. By targeting these specific demographics, the program seeks to integrate skilled workers into the national economy more efficiently.
Director Jorge Eduardo Londoño Ulloa said the openings are part of the Expo Empleo Egresados del SENA [1]. The program focuses on a wide distribution of roles to ensure regional coverage, with a significant concentration of opportunities in urban centers.
In the capital city of Bogotá, the agency is offering 8,000 vacancies [1]. Other regions are also seeing targeted support, including 600 available positions in Santander [2].
The announcement was first published on March 10, 2025 [2]. The effort focuses on streamlining the hiring process for those who have completed their vocational training through the agency's programs.
SENA continues to coordinate with various sectors to match the technical skills of its graduates with the current needs of the Colombian labor market. This alignment is intended to lower the barrier to entry for women and youth entering the workforce.
“SENA has opened more than 20,000 job vacancies across the country”
This large-scale recruitment drive indicates a strategic push by the Colombian government to convert vocational training into immediate employment. By prioritizing women and graduates, SENA is addressing systemic gaps in labor market participation and attempting to validate the efficacy of its technical education programs through direct placement.
