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Federal Institute Has Over 1,000 Openings for Free Technical Courses in 19 Cities. The Selection Process Does Not Require Tests, Only Online Registration! But Hurry, as the Spots Are Limited and Filled on a First-Come, First-Served Basis. Don’t Miss This Chance to Qualify at No Cost!
Studying at a recognized and quality educational institution may seem challenging for many, especially when there are rigorous selection processes and fierce competition.
However, a unique opportunity is available for those who wish to enter technical education without the need for tests.
The Federal Institute of Santa Catarina (IFSC) announced the opening of over 1,000 free vacancies in technical courses for 19 cities in the state.
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The selection process does not require tests and occurs on a first-come, first-served basis, respecting priority criteria. Registration is already open and will run until February 19, 2025.
How Does the Selection Process Work?
The selection of candidates will be conducted according to the order of registration, but there are priority criteria for certain groups. According to IFSC, the distribution of vacancies occurs in the following order:
- Self-declared Black, Brown, Indigenous, Quilombola People, and People with Disabilities;
- Students who attended elementary or high school in public schools;
- Other candidates (open competition).
Registrations are made exclusively online. Candidates need to fill out a form with their personal data, education information, and answer two questionnaires: one socioeconomic and another related to quotas.
The selection results will be announced on February 21, 2025. Depending on demand for the course, a reserve list may be created for future calls.
Which Cities and Courses Are Available?
The technical courses offered by IFSC cover various fields of knowledge and are aimed at those who wish to obtain free and quality professional training.
The vacancies are distributed among 19 cities in Santa Catarina. Check out some available options:
Araranguá Campus
- Integrated Textile Technician (reserve list)
- Subsequent Industrial Automation Technician (reserve list)
- Subsequent Mechanical Technician (12 vacancies)
- Subsequent Fashion Production Technician (30 vacancies)
- Subsequent Clothing Technician (18 vacancies)
Caçador Campus
- Integrated Administration Technician (13 vacancies)
- Integrated Computer Technician (14 vacancies)
- Integrated Plastics Technician (32 vacancies)
- Subsequent Administration Technician (30 vacancies)
- Subsequent Electromechanical Technician (25 vacancies)
Florianópolis Campus
- Subsequent Land Surveying Technician (42 vacancies between morning and evening)
- Subsequent Systems Development Technician (reserve list)
- Subsequent Civil Engineering Technician (61 vacancies between morning and evening)
- Subsequent Electronics Technician (17 vacancies)
- Subsequent Mechanical Technician (39 vacancies)
- Subsequent Meteorology Technician (40 vacancies)
- Subsequent Occupational Safety Technician (6 vacancies)
In addition to these options, there are vacancies for courses in the units of Chapecó, Criciúma, Joinville, Jaraguá do Sul, São José, Tubarão, and many other cities.
What Types of Technical Courses Are Offered?
IFSC offers technical courses in different modalities:
- Integrated: aimed at students who wish to take high school alongside technical training.
- Concomitant: for those who are already attending high school at another institution and want technical training simultaneously.
- Subsequent: intended for those who have already completed high school and wish to professionalize.
- Adult Education (EJA): indicated for adults who have not completed basic education and wish to obtain technical qualification.
How to Register?
To participate in the selection process, interested parties should access the official IFSC website and fill out the registration form by February 19, 2025.
The recommendation is for candidates to register as soon as possible, as selection occurs on a first-come, first-served basis.
The complete list of courses and their respective units is available on the Federal Institute’s portal.
IFSC is one of the main technical education institutions in Brazil, offering courses recognized by the job market and with top-notch infrastructure.
In addition to being free, according to IFSC, students have access to equipped laboratories, research projects, and internship programs.
If you want quality professional qualification without needing to take tests, this is your chance to enter technical education in a simple and accessible way.
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