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The Federal Institute of Maranhão is accepting applications for 6.110 places on mid-level technical courses, with a deadline of October 21.
The Federal Institute of Maranhão (IFMA) announced the opening of registrations for the 2025 Selection Process, aimed at technical courses of intermediate level. Interested parties may register until October 21st, via the internet. To guarantee participation, candidates must pay a fee of R$30, which must be paid by October 22nd.
Available vacancies and campuses
In this edition of selective, the Federal Institute offers a total of 6.110 places on 29 campuses, which are located in 27 cities in Maranhão.
The cities that offer courses are:
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Technical courses are an important opportunity for professional training for young people and adults, providing practical and theoretical skills that meet the demands of the job market.
The selection will be carried out through a test, scheduled for November 24th. In it, candidates must answer 30 objective questions, divided equally between Portuguese and Mathematics.
Find out how to apply for vacancies in technical courses at the Federal Institute
to start the process, candidates need to fill out an online form available on the Federal Institute website.
Click here to register
After filling out the form, a payment slip will be generated. This fee can be paid via PIX, using a QR code, or via bank slip, accessing a barcode at any bank branch or authorized correspondent.
It is important to note that registration will only be confirmed after payment of the fee.
The Federal Institute also provides computer terminals with internet access on all its campuses. These computers will be available from 8 am to 12 pm and from 14 pm to 18 pm, allowing candidates who do not have access to the internet at home to register.
Additionally, the institution's staff will be available to offer assistance during the process.
Course modalities and quotas at the Federal Institute
The Federal Institute offers different types of courses technicians, which can be chosen according to the situation of each candidate.
Integrated courses are aimed at students who are still in high school and wish to receive technical training at the same time.
Concomitant courses are for those who are enrolled in another secondary education institution, while subsequent courses are aimed at those who have already completed this stage of schooling.
The selection process also stands out for its commitment to inclusion.
The Federal Institute reserves, in each course, at least 50% of the places for candidates who have completed all of their Elementary or High School education in public schools.
Within this quota, half is allocated to candidates with a gross family income equal to or less than a minimum wage per capita, while the other half is open to students of any income bracket.
Furthermore, the IFMA quota system ensures a percentage of places for specific groups.
79,84% of the vacancies will be reserved for self-declared black, brown and indigenous people, 9,10% for people with disabilities and 3,97% for quilombolas.
Even if the quota calculation does not cover all vacancies, at least one vacancy will be guaranteed for each quota group per course and shift.
It is also important to highlight that 2,5% of the total number of vacancies is reserved for candidates with disabilities, regardless of their educational background, income or race/ethnicity.
Registration and taking the tests are important steps to guarantee access to quality technical and professional education, which is essential for the personal and professional development of students.
IFMA remains a reference in technical training in Maranhão, contributing to the qualification of the local workforce and the economic growth of the region.
The Federal Institute of Maranhão is committed to offering educational opportunities that respect diversity and promote social inclusion, reaffirming its role as an institution committed to training citizens prepared for the challenges of the job market.
Hello, it is very important for young people to qualify and enter the job market. It would be interesting if this were also available here in Bahia, as young people here deserve qualifications as well. My son is 19 years old and is still having difficulty finding a job.