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Free Online Courses (EAD) from Fundhas! There Are 2,000 Spots for Qualification in Areas Like Logistics, Languages, and AutoCAD. Sign Up!
The Hélio Augusto de Souza Foundation (Fundhas), in partnership with Cephas (Hélio Augusto de Souza Professional Education High School), has opened 2,000 spots for free professional qualification courses. These opportunities available for residents of São José dos Campos, in the interior of São Paulo, are offered in an online (EAD) format.
Diversity of Free Courses Available
The free online courses (EAD) offered by Fundhas cover various areas, allowing registrants to acquire new skills or enhance knowledge in high-demand sectors. The Basic AutoCAD course, for instance, provides fundamentals for fields such as architecture and engineering. The Intermediate English and Spanish courses, focused on Tourism Service, are ideal for professionals seeking to develop language skills and improve interaction with the public.
For those looking to specialize in the logistics sector, the International Transportation and Cargo Unitization course offers a solid training focused on air transportation, a growing sector in the region. These courses cater to different profiles and are aimed at those wishing to improve their professional qualifications.
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Petrobras and SENAI open 480 spots in free technical courses with a scholarship of up to R$ 858, meal allowance, and training in Mechanics, Welding, Metallurgy, and Industrial Automation to meet the growing demand of the industry and the oil and gas sector.
Start of Classes and Available Courses
Classes are scheduled to begin on December 2nd, and candidates can choose from seven free online courses (EAD), each with a specific number of spots. Check below for the available options:
- Management of Environmental Practices in Hospitality – 250 spots
- Logistics Concepts and Reverse Logistics – 250 spots
- Intermediate Spanish for Tourism Service – 250 spots
- Intermediate English Cartoonist for Tourism Service – 250 spots
- Basic AutoCAD – 350 spots
- International Transportation and Cargo Unitization: Focus on Air Transportation – 350 spots
- Starting Your Business – 300 spots
These training programs are part of an ongoing action by the local government, which has already offered over 28,500 spots in EAD courses just in 2024, reinforcing the commitment to the qualification of residents and the strengthening of the local job market.
Registrations for the Free Courses
Registrations for the free online courses (EAD) are open until November 25th and can be conducted online, on the Qualifica São José program page, on the City Hall website, or through Central 156.
