Energy Magazine February 2016 | Page 104

JALLES MACHADO
adopting practical means to mitigate negative impacts , investing in sustainable technology , and promoting actions that preserve natural resources for future generations .
The company invests in safety , health , leisure , sports and culture programs , putting the most emphasis on educational investments . The Jalles Machado Foundation operates the Luiz Cesar School , which offers basic education for 400 students . It also sponsors educational opportunities
Luiz César school for employees , including :
Worker Education Project : A partnership with SESI ( Industrial Social Service ), Jalles Machado has maintained an educational program for young people and adults since March 2004 . The project , named “ Educação para o Trabalhador ” ( worker education ) aims to provide education to the workers , from basic literacy skills through high school .
Professional Education : To promote professional development , the company has partnerships with professional education institutions as SENAR ( National Rural Training Service ), SENAI ( National Service of Industrial Learning ) and ITEGO ( Goiás Technological Institute Governor Otávio Lage ). In addition , the company holds training and improving programs , has an internship program , and scholarships for graduate and post graduate courses for employees .
“ Our job is more than producing energy . Our biggest goal is help to change the life of our employees and the communities where we act ,” said the CEO .
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