
The municipality registers 215,252 workers with a formal contract, the second largest stock in the historical series
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Caged data show the evolution of formal employment in São José dos Campos, with a positive balance both in the accumulated period from January to September 2026 and in the last 12 months.
Between January and September 2026, the city accumulated 3,922 new formal vacancies. In the survey of the last 12 months, the balance also remained positive, with 1,604 jobs created.
In addition to generating new opportunities, the municipality reached the milestone of 215,252 workers with a formal contract. The number represents the second largest stock of formal jobs ever recorded in the historical series of São José dos Campos, demonstrating the size of the local job market.
The Services sector was the main highlight in September, with the creation of 334 vacancies, boosting monthly performance and reinforcing the segment's participation in the city's job market.
The Caged results show a positive scenario for formal employment in São José dos Campos, both in the first nine months of 2026 and in the last 12 months.

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