FIRJAN

The FIRJAN System consists of five institutions that work together to develop Rio de Janeiro industries. Together the FIRJAN (Federation of Industries of Rio de Janeiro), CIRJ (Industrial Centre of Rio de Janeiro), SESI (National Industry Social Services), SENAI (National Industrial Apprenticeship Service) and IEL (Euvaldo Lodi Institute) encourage measures to guarantee that the State occupies an important position at political, economic and social levels. Today, all the institutions are seen as service providers. FIRJAN develops and coordinates studies and projects to promote industrial activities and new investments in the state. Its Thematic Boards and Sector Forums discuss trends and launch guidelines to support and assist companies. Today 105 business associations are affiliated to the FIRJAN, representing 8.821 companies in the State of Rio de Janeiro. The CIRJ makes available, at a reduced price to its affiliated companies, access to the services offered by the five institutions that are part of the FIRJAN System. SENAI-RJ provides technical assistance to companies via professional education and certificate programs at all levels. It has a network of 30 fixed and 15 mobile operational units. And the SESI-RJ develops events to promote health, education, sport, leisure and culture, aimed workers and communities. The institution is also active in the area of occupational health, work security and environment protection. It has 22 operational units in the state. And finally the IEL aims to provide businessmen with business qualification, support research and develop projects to stimulate entrepreneurship that will contribute to the modernization and growth of industry.