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Are You Looking for Free Online Course Opportunities to Boost Your Professional Career? Check Out the More Than 1,000 Spots That Centec Is Offering in Ceará
The Centro de Ensino Tecnológico Institute (Centec), along with the State Secretariat of Science, Technology, and Higher Education (Secitece), opened more than 1,000 spots in ten free online initial and continuing education courses for the state of Ceará this Monday (2). The forecast is that online classes will start on August 9.
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Although Centec has various Vocational Centers in 11 municipalities: Fortim, Ipu, Jucás, Maracanaú, Beberibe, Itaiçaba, Granja, Campo Sales, Acaraú, Santa Quitéria, and Brejo Santo, candidates from all over the state of Ceará will be able to participate in the vacancies, considering that the courses will be conducted in the EAD modality, with the mediation of instructors.
Check out all the available Centec opportunities in Ceará below:
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BASIC RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICITY
- Times: 2 PM to 6 PM/6 PM to 10 PM
- Spots: 60 per class
- Education: Incomplete Elementary School I/II or Incomplete High School
- Unit: CVTs Ipu and Maracanaú
EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE
- Times: 8 AM to 12 PM/2 PM to 6 PM/6 PM to 10 PM
- Spots: 60 per class
- Education: Completed Elementary School
- Unit: CVTs Acaraú, Fortim, Campo Sales, Maracanaú, Itaiçaba
DIGITAL TOOLS
- Times: 8 AM to 12 PM/2 PM to 6 PM
- Spots: 60 per class
- Education: Completed Elementary School II and Incomplete High School
- Requirements: Basic computer skills
- Unit: CVTs Santa Quitéria and Jucás
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS
- Times: 6 PM to 10 PM
- Spots: 60 per class
- Education: Incomplete or completed High School
- Requirements: Basic computer skills and a computer or notebook
- Unit: CVT Beberibe
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF 125CC ENGINE
- Times: 6 PM to 10 PM
- Spots: 60 per class
- Education: Completed Elementary School I/II
- Unit: CVT Ipu
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
- Times: 2 PM to 6 PM/6 PM to 10 PM
- Spots: 60 per class
- Education: Completed and Incomplete Elementary School II and Incomplete/Completed High School
- Requirements: Must have a computer or notebook
- Unit: CVTs Granja and Campo Sales
CASHIER OPERATOR BASICS
- Times: 2 PM to 6 PM
- Spots: 60 per class
- Education: Completed Elementary School
- Unit: CVT Brejo Santo
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TECHNIQUES
- Times: 1 PM to 5 PM
- Spots: 60 per class
- Education: Completed 3rd Year of High School
- Unit: CVT Maracanaú
PYTHON: ALGORITHMS AND PROGRAMMING LOGIC
- Times: 8 AM to 12 PM
- Spots: 60 per class
- Education: Completed High School
- Requirements: Computer skills/basic computer or notebook
- Unit: CVT Beberibe
BASIC GARDENING TECHNIQUES
- Times: 6 PM to 10 PM
- Spots: 60 per class
- Education: Incomplete/Completed Elementary School I and II
- Unit: CVT Ipu
Note: It is worth mentioning that all these courses will last 40 hours, except for “Python: Algorithms and Programming Logic,” which will last 60 hours.
How to Enroll in Centec’s Free Online Courses
Enrollment for the free online courses must be done on Centec’s website until this Tuesday (3) or until all spots are filled. Individuals aged 16 and older in a situation of socioeconomic vulnerability, such as beneficiaries of the Mais Infância Card, unemployed, or those with an income equal to or less than a minimum wage per month, can participate in the free courses.
About the Results
It is important to note that, since the classes will be conducted in EAD format, candidates must have some electronic device with internet access, such as a computer, cell phone, or notebook.
The list of approved students in Centec’s free online courses in Ceará will be published on Friday (6) on the institution’s website mentioned above. Shortly thereafter, just like in other selection processes, the teachers will contact the candidates via email to provide the necessary information about the courses.
