The Free Course Offered by Ford in Partnership with Senai Will Have 100 Places, 80 of Which Are Free and Targeted at Low-Income People in Bahia
The multinational vehicle manufacturer Ford announced yesterday, December 8, the launch of the information technology training program in partnership with the Senai Cimatec University Center. The course is a pilot project that will have 100 places, of which 80 will be completely free and targeted at low-income people.
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Gustavo Schiavotelo, Chief Engineer of Software and Vehicle Electronics at Ford South America, comments that the company felt the lack of skilled labor when expanding the Product Development Center.
“The goal is to train and enhance talents to work in Software development, an area that offers significant growth prospects, providing opportunities for low-income individuals to enter this promising field,” he states.
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Fiocruz offers over 3,000 spots in free online courses with 120 hours of duration, free certification, and registration open until August 2026; the training covers mental health, quality of life, and innovation in the Brazilian penitentiary system.
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Federal Institute calls for distance education pedagogical mediators for Data Science, Libras, and Technology courses with a monthly scholarship of R$ 1,100; IFSP selection accepts various degrees and applications are open until May 25 for campuses in São Paulo.
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Take a course at Senai: openings for courses such as electromechanics, logistics, and occupational safety are available with 310 free scholarships and fully online registration.
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Seduc offers a R$ 600 scholarship to study in free online technical courses with 172 spots distributed between Teresina and three other municipalities.
According to an updated report from the Brazilian Association of Information Technology and Communication Companies (Brasscom), the IT sector may generate up to 797,000 jobs by 2025. Considering only the number of graduates in technology, the shortage of professionals is expected to reach 530,000 by 2025.
Check Below How to Compete for the Free Spots in the Online Course Offered by Ford and Senai Bahia
Initially, the course offered by Ford in partnership with Senai will be aimed at residents of the state of Bahia, and classes will be conducted online or on-site at Senai Cimatec in Salvador, with flexible hours.
Two tracks will be offered in the course: the “Front-end Track,” designed for those with no prior knowledge in technology; and the “Fullstack Track,” aimed at individuals with technical English, programming logic, and knowledge of HTML and CSS languages.
Requirements:
- must be Brazilian
- be over 18 years old or up to 60 years old
- have completed high school.
- Retirees and professionals transitioning careers can also apply for the vacancies.
Attention! Those interested in competing for the free spots must present proof of their socioeconomic situation.
Registration: Interested individuals in applying for one of the free spots in the technology course offered by Ford in partnership with Senai Bahia should note that registrations will open next Monday, the 13th, and remain available until January 9, directly on the institution’s website, AT THIS LINK

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