Reuters: Brazil Seeks to Attract Foreign Professionals

A recent article from "Reuters" discusses efforts by the Brazilian government to attract as many as 10 times the current number of foreign professionals to help economic growth.

Some key quotes from the article:

• "From construction sites to oil rigs and technology operations, companies are struggling to find qualified workers to ramp up their operations in Brazil." 

• "by some estimates the country still needs an additional 20,000 engineers a year to keep up with ambitious plans to modernize its obsolete infrastructure and tap massive offshore oil reserves."

• "The talent deficit has become even more pressing as Brazil's preparations for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games seem to be running behind schedule."

• "Foreigners face seemingly endless paperwork at government ministries and police stations. Getting a temporary identity card can often take more than six months."

Source:  Reuters