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Students from São José dos Campos Can Now Register for the CEPHAS Entrance Exam for the Second Semester of 2025. There Are 400 Spots in Free Technical Courses Focused on Employability. Registration Costs R$ 19 and the Exam Will Take Place on June 1.
Those seeking professional qualification without spending a fortune have a great opportunity ahead. CEPHAS (Hélio Augusto de Souza Professional Education School) has opened registration for its mid-year entrance exam, offering 400 spots in free technical courses in various areas. The selection process is aimed at residents of São José dos Campos and could be the first step towards the job market.
The registration fee is R$ 19 and the deadline is May 19. The exam will take place on June 1, with questions in math, Portuguese, and general knowledge. The complete notice is available on the institution’s official website and includes all the details about the courses, requirements, and important dates.
Seven Options for Free Technical Courses with High Employability Rates
In this edition, CEPHAS will offer spots for the following free technical courses:
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Take a free online course at USP with a certificate in Cybersecurity and learn about ransomware, phishing, hacker attacks, LGPD, Pentest, and SOC in a training with 8,000 open spots for beginners and technology professionals.
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Do a master’s degree at MEC! Applications are open for Master’s degrees at federal universities with dozens of free places in 2026; Portal Formação brings together courses with an interactive map, regional filters, and open selections at Unifesp, UFFS, and UnB.
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Become an expert in Industrial Automation at the Federal Institute: IFSP opens 280 spots in a technical course lasting up to 4 semesters, focused on robotics, Industry 4.0, and high-demand automated processes in the market.
- Administration
- Nursing
- Electronics
- Mechanics
- Chemistry
- Building Construction
- Hospitality
All the free technical courses are in-person, with an average duration of 18 to 24 months, and take place at CEPHAS facilities in São José dos Campos. The technical training is aimed at students who have already completed or are finishing high school, with a minimum age of 16.
The choice of courses was not random. According to the institution, these are areas with high demand in the region, particularly in sectors like health, industry, civil construction, and tourism. In other words, those who graduate have good chances of securing a job in the labor market right after completing the course.
Who Can Register
To participate in the selection process, candidates must:
- Reside in São José dos Campos for at least 2 years
- Be currently attending or have already completed high school
- Be at least 16 years old by the start of classes
Registrations must be made exclusively through the website www.cephas.org.br, where the notice with all the information is also available.
How the Exam Will Be
The entrance exam will take place on June 1, 2025, starting at 9 AM. The exam will consist of objective questions in:
- Portuguese Language
- Mathematics
- General Knowledge
The content follows the programs of elementary and high school, and the performance of the candidates will determine the ranking for filling the spots in the free technical courses.
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