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Petrobras and Federal Institute Open Enrollment for Free Technical Courses in Espírito Santo. Participants Receive a Monthly Stipend of Up to R$ 858. Learn How to Enroll.
Petrobras, in partnership with the Federal Institute of Espírito Santo (IFES), opened enrollment for free technical courses of the Autonomy and Income Program last Friday (15). The training sessions are in-person and will begin in October 2025, at the campuses of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Cariacica, and Aracruz.
In addition to the learning experience, participants will receive a monthly stipend between R$ 660 and R$ 858, depending on the student’s profile.
The benefit aims to ensure students’ retention until the end of the course.
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Who Can Participate in the Free Technical Courses
Enrollment is open to individuals over 18 years old who have completed at least elementary education I.
The focus is to serve low-income workers, unemployed individuals, and groups in social vulnerability situations.
There are also specific quotas for women, black and brown individuals, indigenous people, quilombolas, people with disabilities, transgender individuals, and refugees.
The selection of candidates will be conducted by electronic lottery, broadcast live on September 5, through the FAIFSul YouTube channel (HERE).
Details About the Petrobras Stipends
All students approved in the technical courses at the Federal Institute and Petrobras will be entitled to a monthly stipend of R$ 660.
Women with children up to 12 years old will receive R$ 858 per month, upon presenting the child’s birth certificate or an official document with a photo.
To maintain the benefit, students must have a minimum attendance of 75% in classes. This requirement aims to encourage participants’ commitment until the completion of their training.
Free Technical Courses Available at the Federal Institute
The courses offered by the Federal Institute have different workloads and durations:
Cachoeiro de Itapemirim: Industrial Painter (30 spots, duration of 4 months, classes in the evening and on Saturdays).
Cariacica: Scaffold Assembler (35 spots, duration of 4 months, classes in the afternoon and on Saturdays).
Aracruz: Boilermaker (35 spots, duration of 8 months, evening classes and on Saturdays).
| Campus | Course | Total Number of Spots | Workload | Duration (in months) | Class Schedule | Expected Start of Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | Industrial Painter | 30 | 252 | 4 | Monday to Friday (Evening); Saturday (Daytime) | 10/13/2025 |
| Cariacica | Scaffold Assembler | 35 | 268 | 4 | Monday to Friday (Afternoon); Saturday (Daytime) | 10/13/2025 |
| Aracruz | Boilermaker | 35 | 512 | 8 | Monday to Friday (Evening); Saturday (Daytime) | 10/13/2025 |
Classes are expected to start on October 13, 2025.
How to Enroll in the Courses at the Federal Institute and Petrobras?
Enrollment is completely free and can be done online between August 15 and 29, 2025, on the official IFES website, on the Autonomy and Income Program page.
Those without internet access may enroll in person at the campuses of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Cariacica, and Aracruz, at times specified in the announcement.
The final result of the selected candidates will be announced on September 9, and in-person enrollments will take place between September 11 and 17, 2025.
Why Is This Partnership Between Petrobras and the Federal Institute Important?
The initiative reinforces the role of Petrobras and the Federal Institute in promoting social inclusion and employability in Espírito Santo.
By offering free technical courses with stipends, the program opens doors for low-income workers to qualify without abandoning their income sources.
Additionally, the incentive aims to meet the industrial market’s demand for skilled labor, strengthening both students and the regional economy.
About the Federal Institute of Espírito Santo – Ifes
The Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Espírito Santo (Ifes) is a federal public institution focused on offering professional, scientific, and technological education at different levels.
Commonly referred to as Ifes, its administrative headquarters is located at Avenida Rio Branco, nº 50, Santa Lúcia neighborhood, in Vitória – ES.
Ifes was established in December 2008, following the enactment of Law No. 11,892, which created 38 Federal Institutes throughout Brazil.
In Espírito Santo, the new institution was formed by the merger of the Federal Center for Technological Education of Espírito Santo (Cefetes), the Alegre Federal Agricultural School, the Colatina Federal Agricultural School, and the Santa Teresa Federal Agricultural School.
Its history, however, is over a century old: Cefetes, for example, originated in 1909 as the School of Artisan Apprentices of Espírito Santo, established during Nilo Peçanha’s government.
At the time of its creation, Ifes already comprised 12 units spread across the state, in addition to the then Center for Distance Education (Cead), now referred to as Center for Reference in Training and Distance Education (Cefor).
Since then, the network has continued to grow. Between 2010 and 2015, new campuses were inaugurated in various cities, and in 2015, the Institute also created the Innovation Hub of Vitória, aimed at meeting industry demands through applied research.
Currently, Ifes offers a range of programs from technical courses to strict master’s degree programs, encompassing 99 technical courses, 68 undergraduate courses, 46 specialization and enhancement courses, 12 master’s degrees, and 1 professional doctorate. In total, there are over 40,000 enrolled students.
The institutional expansion is one of Ifes’ hallmarks.
In 2021, the establishment of Campus Presidente Kennedy was authorized, and the Innovation City was launched in Vitória, in the former IBC warehouses, with the proposal to be a platform aimed at human, economic, and sustainable development.
In 2022, the campuses of Laranja da Terra and Pedro Canário were created. Already in 2024, the Federal Government announced the installation of a new unit in Muniz Freire, raising the total to 26 campuses in the state.
With a presence in all micro-regions of Espírito Santo, Ifes currently has 23 operational campuses, 3 being established, 49 distance education centers, the Innovation Hub, and the Innovation City.
This reach makes the institution one of the main drivers of scientific, technological, economic, and social development in Espírito Santo.
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