Opportunities for Technical Training in Strategic Areas Are Set to Attract Thousands of Candidates by 2025
The Federal Center for Technological Education of Rio de Janeiro (Cefet/RJ) announced in May 2025 the opening of 430 vacancies for free technical courses. Of the total, 390 are for subsequent courses, aimed at those who have already completed high school, and 40 are for the concurrent course, directed at students still attending high school, exclusively at the Angra dos Reis campus, with reserved spots for public school students.
Courses Offered and Distribution of Vacancies
The process covers strategic areas that enhance professional integration. Thus, those who have already completed high school can find opportunities in the following courses:
- Administration
- Building Construction
- Electronics
- Electrotechnics
- Logistics
- Mechanics
- Renewable Energies
- Occupational Safety
- Telecommunications
The training takes place at the Maracanã, Maria da Graça, and Itaguaí campuses, all located in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
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In addition, students enrolled in high school can compete for the technical course in Mechanics, offered at the Angra dos Reis campus.
According to Cefet/RJ, this opening of vacancies reinforces the institution’s commitment to providing quality training and meeting the growing market demand for qualified professionals.
Application Process and Participation Fee
Applications are open until June 23, 2025, exclusively on the Selecon Institute website, which is responsible for organizing the selection process.
- The application fee is R$ 45.00, and payment confirms participation.
- However, requests for fee exemption must be made by May 26, 2025, according to the notice.
Therefore, it is essential to monitor deadlines and meet the established requirements, as delays or failures in the process may result in the loss of the vacancy.
Exams and Selection Stages
The selection process takes place in a single phase, through an objective test with a pre-defined schedule:
- Subsequent Courses: test on July 6, 2025, with 15 questions in Mathematics and 5 in Portuguese Language. The final result will be available on July 15, 2025.
- Technical Course in Mechanics (Angra dos Reis): test on June 29, 2025, and the final result will be announced on July 7, 2025.
Thus, candidates must prepare in advance and respect all dates in the schedule, as any oversight may compromise participation.
Importance of Notices and Official Consultation
According to the Selecon Institute, all rules are described in the official notice. Therefore, only a detailed reading of the document guarantees the candidate’s security during the process.
The Cefet/RJ emphasizes that failure to pay attention to the notice may eliminate the candidate, even after registration.
Thus, keeping track of the official document becomes essential to not miss the opportunity.
Official Selection Timeline
- May 26, 2025: final deadline for requesting exemption.
- June 23, 2025: deadline for applications.
- June 29, 2025: Mechanics test in Angra.
- July 6, 2025: test for subsequent courses.
- July 7, 2025: announcement of the final result for Mechanics.
- July 15, 2025: announcement of the final result for subsequent courses.
Technical Training as a Strategic Opportunity
The Cefet/RJ, nationally recognized for its tradition, reaffirms its prominent position in the training of specialized technicians.
These vacancies represent not only a chance for access to the job market but also the possibility of growth in strategic areas of the Brazilian economy.
Thus, by launching the new selection process, the institution demonstrates its commitment to excellence in technical education while offering students solid preparation valued by the market.
And you, have you already decided which technical course at Cefet/RJ you will apply for this year?

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