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Unmissable opportunity for Rio residents: government offers free courses in the Economy of the Sea, preparing 12 thousand professionals by 2026. Sign up!
Residents of Rio de Janeiro who dream of working in the naval, port or offshore sectors now have a new opportunity for qualification. The state government has opened registration for free courses in strategic areas of the so-called “Ocean Economy”, through the program Empregos Azuis – Um Mar de Oportunidades (Blue Jobs – A Sea of Opportunities).
The initiative aims to prepare workers to meet the growing demand in sectors that drive the economy of Rio de Janeiro. By 2026, the expectation is to train around 12 professionals in different regions of the state.
Angra dos Reis and Macaé among the training centers
Cities such as Angra dos Reis, Macaé, Campos, São Gonçalo and Casimiro de Abreu are among the municipalities that will receive training classes. The courses cover essential functions for the naval and offshore industry, such as Scaffolding Assembly, Cargo Handling, Industrial Painting and Fire Fighting (CACI).
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Training is also available for Deckhand, Deck and Engine Hand, Diesel Engine Mechanic with CBSP certification, Welder, Boilermaker, Vessel Electrician and Forklift Operator.
Registration is now open and can be done at official website of the Secretariat of Energy and Marine Economy (Seenemar), responsible for coordinating the program.
Technical qualification to strengthen the Maritime Economy
According to Governor Cláudio Castro, the proposal is to transform Rio de Janeiro's maritime vocation into more jobs and regional development. "We are investing in the qualification of Rio de Janeiro residents to fill the jobs of the present and the future," he said.
The State Secretary of Energy and the Economy of the Sea, Cássio Coelho, highlighted that the project goes beyond technical training. The idea is to bring trained workers closer to sector companies, encouraging the hiring of local labor in strategic cities such as Angra dos Reis and Macaé, reducing logistical costs and strengthening the regional economy.
“The Ocean Economy is vital for the development of the state. We want these free courses to result in real jobs for the population,” said the secretary.
Naval and offshore sectors gain momentum with new professionals
The launch of Empregos Azuis marks the expansion of the Qualifica Já pilot project, which between 2023 and 2024 trained more than 1.600 students in cities in the interior. Now, with the new phase of the program, the proposal is to meet an even greater demand in the job market.
With 635 km of coastline and a national leader in oil and gas production, Rio de Janeiro has strategic conditions to lead the advancement of the Maritime Economy in the country. The naval sector, which encompasses everything from the construction of vessels to the operation of ports and offshore platforms, plays a fundamental role in this scenario.
Especially in cities like Macaé — a traditional offshore hub — and Angra dos Reis — a reference in port and industrial activities —, the expectation is that the new wave of free courses will help meet the need for qualified professionals.
Free course registration and details
Those interested in participating in the courses must register online, through Seenemar official website. With free technical training, the state government is committed to preparing a new generation of workers for sectors that generate billions of reais per year in the state.
By fostering partnerships with private companies, the program aims to facilitate graduates' access to concrete employment opportunities. The expectation is that the program will increase the competitiveness of the Rio de Janeiro workforce, boosting job creation in strategic sectors for the state's economy.
Source: Valley Diary
