DESENVOLVIMENTO ECONÔMICO E OPORTUNIDADE DE EMPREGOS EM CHAPADÃO DOS SUL

Abstract

This study focuses on the Economic Development of Chapadão do Sul, more precisely on the employability aspect driven by the city’s significant growth. The objective of this work was to analyze the economic development and employment opportunities in the municipality of Chapadão do Sul (MS), identifying the sectors that most contribute to job creation and the profile of local companies. The study sought to identify how the recent economic growth of the municipality, strongly driven by agribusiness and various areas within the commerce and services sectors, has directly influenced the labor market and increased the need for professional qualification. The research was developed through a documentary survey and quantitative analysis of secondary data collected from job posting platforms, social networks, and institutional reports such as “Radar Sebrae” and records from the Casa do Trabalhador. A total of 2,233 companies and 474 job openings were analyzed between June and September 2025, considering their sector and category. The results show that the service sector was the main generator of jobs during the period, followed by commerce, which maintained a growing pattern, and agribusiness, while the industrial sector still presents a reduced participation. This research also observed that the municipality faces a significant shortage of professionals in the areas of machine operation, general services, and commercial assistants, which are the main drivers of job opportunities in the city. Thus, it is concluded that the economic growth of Chapadão do Sul has significantly expanded job opportunities and stimulated business development, reinforcing the need for public policies and educational initiatives aimed at workforce training and productive diversification, which are essential to sustain the municipality’s economic development.