Revista de la Mañana. Feria de empleo para vendedores informales de TransMilenio: más de 300 vacantes

Abstract

The Secretary of Economic Development of Bogotá, Juan Miguel Durán Prieto, presented the first job fair for informal vendors of TransMilenio, held at Plaza de Artesanos, with the aim of offering a formalization and entrepreneurship route. Nearly one thousand informal vendors have been identified in the system, and more than 300 vacancies are available in the public and private sectors, tailored to the profiles and experiences of this population. The employment route includes registration, orientation, soft skills training (resumes, interviews), job intermediation, and free technical training through partnerships such as SENA. For those who prefer to start a business, an entrepreneurship route is offered to create cooperatives or formal companies. Durán called on TransMilenio users not to buy from informal vendors to discourage this practice, and highlighted that Migration Colombia has also been invited to support vendors of Venezuelan nationality. The fair involved the coordination of several district entities to address the needs of vulnerable populations, including children and older adult