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319 Slots in 100% Free Professional Qualification Courses to Boost Your Resume: Choose from Barbering, IT, Afro Braiding, and Much More
If you’re looking for a real chance to get trained for the job market without spending anything, this is your opportunity. The João Carlos Paes Mendonça Institute for Social Commitment (IJCPM) has announced the opening of 319 slots in free professional qualification courses, ranging from pharmacy attendant to workshops in barbering, afro braiding, manicure, reception, and IT. Registration is already underway in Salvador, and classes start in September.
Opportunity for Young People in Salvador
These free slots are aimed at young people aged 15 to 24 who are studying or have completed high school in public schools. But there is an important detail: only residents of neighborhoods near Salvador Shopping (Pernambués, Saramandaia, and Boca do Rio) and Salvador Norte Shopping (São Cristóvão, Cassange, and Jardim das Margaridas) can register.
According to the institute itself, the goal is to strengthen the training of those living around the shopping centers, creating opportunities for insertion into the formal job market.
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And the strategy makes sense: according to data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), young people who complete qualification courses have up to 30% more chances of getting a job compared to those who do not seek further education.
Free Courses with Certification to Boost Your Resume
At the Salvador Shopping location, located on Floor G2 – Rosa, interested individuals can enroll in the following courses:
- IT and Digital Citizenship
- Pharmacy Attendant
- Public Speaking and Body Language
- Barbering for Beginners
- Beginner Manicure
- Dance for Managing Emotions
- Reception
These courses were carefully selected to meet growing market demands, especially in service and commerce sectors.
Free Courses Offered at Salvador Norte Shopping
At the Salvador Norte Shopping, on Floor G1 – Orange, spots are open for other creative and service-related areas, such as:
- Public Speaking and Body Language
- Theater for Managing Emotions
- Dance: Structure of Knowledge and Maintenance
- Afro Braiding for Beginners
- Beginner Manicure
These programs are a great entry point for those looking to start small businesses, such as beauty salons or barbershops. According to data from Sebrae, activities related to the beauty sector are among the fastest-growing in Brazil, generating over R$ 40 billion a year.
How to Secure Your Spot
Registrations can be made through IJCPM’s social media and also through direct contacts at each unit:
- (71) 98171-6202 – Salvador Norte
- (71) 98263-5530 – Salvador Shopping
It’s worth emphasizing that the spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so those who wait may miss out.
More Than Courses, a Chance for the Future
The IJCPM already has a history of supporting the training of thousands of young people in Salvador. In a recent interview, the institution highlighted that “professional education is one of the fastest ways to broaden opportunities for insertion into the formal job market.”
This type of action is even more important when considering that, in Brazil, nearly 19% of young people are neither employed nor studying, according to a survey by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
If you know someone who meets the requirements, share this news. And if you’re interested in registering, hurry to secure your slot as soon as possible. Feel free to leave a comment below saying which course you would like to take!
