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Enroll in the Free Technical Courses at the Federal Institute-IFRN 2025! There Are 800 Spots Available in Areas Such as Mechanics, Computer Science, and Electrotechnics.
The Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN) opened applications for the 2025 Selection Process for Subsequent Technical Courses. With 800 spots distributed across different campuses, this is an opportunity for those seeking free and recognized professional qualification. The announcement offers free technical courses aimed at the job market, ensuring ongoing education and practical specializations.
The free technical courses aim to prepare students for professional practice in various fields, meeting market demands. Classes will be held in person at the Federal Institute-IFRN campuses, with a schedule adapted to each course. During the program, students will participate in practical and theoretical classes, seminars, and evaluations.
Available Spots and Locations
The Federal Institute-IFRN offers a total of 800 spots, distributed among campuses located in various cities in Rio Grande do Norte, such as Apodi, Mossoró, Natal (Historic Center, North Zone, and Central), Nova Cruz, and Parnamirim. Each campus offers different courses in various shifts, ensuring wide availability for candidates.
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Selection Processes
Half of the qualification spots are designated for candidates who completed their high school education in public schools, in accordance with the Quota Law (Law No. 12.711/2012). The selection process will be conducted through an electronic draw, ensuring transparency. Additionally, there are specific spots for people with disabilities and ethnic-racial groups, such as blacks, browns, indigenous people, and quilombolas.
Registration Requirements
To participate, candidates must have a high school completion certificate and provide documented proof for affirmative action, if applying for reserved spots. A registration on the candidate portal is required, and those without internet access can register at the Federal Institute-IFRN campuses during service hours.
Offered Courses
The free technical courses include options such as Agriculture, Electrotechnics, Computer Science, Mechanics, Sanitation, Mining, Workplace Safety, Events, Tour Guide, Administration, Mechatronics, and Computer Networks, among others.
Selection Process Schedule
- Applications: 01/23/2025 to 02/10/2025
- Request for Authorization: until 02/02/2025
- Final Result: 03/19/2025
- Online Pre-registration: 03/21/2025 to 03/24/2025
- Remaining Spots: from 03/26/2025
Applications for Technical Courses
Applications must be made through the IFRN Candidate Portal by February 10, 2025.
To participate in the qualification selection process, the candidate must follow these steps:
- Registration on the Candidate Portal: access the Contest Management System (SGC), create an account with the requested data, and activate the registration via the link sent to the provided email.
- Application for the selection process: log in to the system, select the desired contest, fill in the requested information, and confirm the application.
Secure your spot in a nationally recognized technical course and gain a quality education to enhance your professional opportunities!
