Registration is now open for Start in partnership with IF! Free robotics and technology courses in 21 cities for children and young people aged 8 to 20

The program offers free courses for young people aged 8 to 20, focusing on robotics, programming and innovative technologies, with vacancies in 24 laboratories spread across 21 cities in Goiás.

The Government of Goiás has launched registrations for free robotics courses under the Start and IF programs, offering a unique opportunity for young people in 21 cities. Applications are open until October 7, 2024 and can be made through the program's official link.

The courses are aimed at children and teenagers between 8 and 20 years old, with half of the places reserved for girls, encouraging female participation in the technology sector. The focus is to offer access to the world of robotics and new technologies, with practical classes in cutting-edge laboratories.

Technology and inclusion for young people

Start and IF seek not only to train young people in the area of robotics, but also to bring them closer to technological solutions that can improve their communities. According to José Frederico Lyra Netto, Secretary of Science, Technology and Innovation of Goiás, “our goal is to show that the world of technology is accessible to everyone, especially to those on low incomes, creating new perspectives for the future.”

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Inclusion of girls in technology

One of the strengths of Start and IF is the policy of including girls. “We want to ensure that these spaces are also occupied by them,” says Daniele Silva, manager of Science, Technology and Innovation Policies. The program is part of the Goianas na Ciência e Inovação initiative, promoting equal opportunities for boys and girls in the technology sector.

Access to technology in 21 cities

The courses will be offered in 24 laboratories spread across 21 cities in Goiás, including the capital, Goiânia. Classes will be held twice a week, with a third day reserved for answering questions. On other days, the laboratories will be open to the community, encouraging collaborative learning.

Participating cities:

Alto Paraiso de Goias
Annapolis
Aparecida from Goiânia
Arowana
Catalan
crystalline
Goiânia (with 4 laboratories)
Itumbiara
jataí
Luziania
Mambai
Mozarlandia
Pirenópolis
Porangatu
Rio Verde
Santo antônio do descoberto
Saint Louis of Montes Belos
Sao Miguel do Araguaia
Trinity
uruana
Valparaiso de Goias

Open Applications

To apply for the free courses of robotics of the Start and IF program, simply access the official website and fill out the form until October 7, 2024. Don't miss the chance to enter this technological universe!

About Start and IF

Start and IF is an innovative program created by the Government of Goiás, in partnership with the Federal Institute of Goiás (IFG), which aims to introduce young people to the world of robotics and advanced technologies. The acronym Start stands for “Continue Transforming Through Robotics and other Technologies”, and the program seeks to offer free courses for children and teenagers aged 8 to 20. With modern laboratories spread across 21 cities, the project aims to teach everything from basic robotics concepts to the development of practical technological solutions, focusing on social inclusion and equal opportunities, especially with 50% of places reserved for girls.

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Registration is now open for Start in partnership with IF! Free robotics and technology courses in 21 cities for children and young people aged 8 to 20

The program offers free courses for young people aged 8 to 20, focusing on robotics, programming and innovative technologies, with vacancies in 24 laboratories spread across 21 cities in Goiás.