The Open Positions at Instituto Proa for Vocational Courses Are a Way for Young People in Rio de Janeiro to Connect with the Job Market, Gaining Experience While Learning for Free.
Instituto Proa has 8,000 openings in the free vocational courses in Rio de Janeiro, aimed at young people aged 17 to 22. This is the perfect opportunity for those who want to specialize for the job market. The selection process involves online applications, knowledge assessments, and document analysis, with classes scheduled to start in January 2024. The program is supported by the Government of Rio de Janeiro and provides in-person classes in strategic locations in the capital and in Seropédica. Check out more information about the courses!
New Openings for Vocational Courses at Instituto Proa
Instituto Proa is expanding its openings for free vocational courses throughout the state of Rio de Janeiro, providing a unique opportunity for training.
There are now 8,000 openings for young people aged 17 to 22. The initiative aims to assist students who will graduate from high school in 2024 in the public education system, as well as young people who have already completed high school, up to 22 years old.
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Applications are open and can be made until January 15. Classes are scheduled to begin on January 29, 2024.
To start the selection process, you need to visit the Instituto Proa website and fill out the application form. After applying, you will take a basic Portuguese language and logical reasoning test.
If you pass the previous stage, you must fill out your personal information to enroll in the course.
Learn More About the Vocational Courses Offered by the Program
The course offered by Instituto Proa is an excellent pathway to prepare young people in Rio de Janeiro for the job market. With a duration of 100 hours, the program is divided into 4 fundamental modules:
- Self-Knowledge: This module helps students understand their skills, interests, and personal goals.
- Professional Project: Here, participants will learn to create a solid and strategic career plan.
- Logical Reasoning: Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Communication: In this module, students will improve their written and verbal communication skills.
Additionally, each week, students will participate in live sessions facilitated by tutors, held on Thursdays.
There is also the possibility of expanding the vocational courses with a 5th module featuring a specific technical curriculum in partnership with major companies in the national market. Career options include:
- Administration (sponsored by P&G);
- Logistics (P&G);
- Data Analysis (iFood);
- Retail (Grupo Casas Bahia — Fundação Casas Bahia);
- UX Design (Accenture);
- Brand Promotion (BRF);
- Financial Education (Bloomberg + Dahlia Capital).
At the end of the vocational courses, participants will receive a certificate of completion and will have access to an exclusive platform to find job openings, with the support of the State Secretariat for Economic Development.
In-Person Classes Will Also Be Available
For students who prefer in-person classes in Rio de Janeiro, Instituto Proa offers two study locations.
The first is in downtown Rio de Janeiro, in the P&G + Proa room, located in the Biblioteca Parque Estadual, which has 20 computers with internet access, providing an ideal learning environment.
Additionally, the Faetec Seropédica room maintains the same standard of quality and operating hours.
Therefore, if you are looking for a free professional training opportunity and wish to stand out in the job market, Instituto Proa is the right choice.
Don’t waste time, enroll in the vocational courses and get ready to take a leap in your career!

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