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Get a Certificate from Senac or Senai for Free Technical Courses in Logistics, HR, Accounting, and More. 40,000 Opportunities for High School Students in Public Schools!
Santa Catarina takes an innovative leap in education! The state launches the Catarinense Técnico (Catec) program, which aims to offer up to 40,000 spots in free technical courses for 2nd and 3rd-year high school students. With an investment of R$ 200 million, this ambitious program promises to transform the future of the youth in Santa Catarina!
Classes start on March 4, with registrations opening between February 21 and 23. The strategy is simple: students attend regular education during one period and technical courses in the opposite period. The most impressive part? The state will cover all food and transportation costs!
The Catec offers diverse training, with courses lasting 800 hours. Additionally, each student can qualify in up to two technical courses during high school. A true boost for the professional future of young people!
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The List of Available Free Technical Courses is Vast and Covers Essential Areas for the Current Market:
- Technical in Administration
- Technical in Accounting
- Technical in Commerce
- Technical in Foreign Trade
- Technical in Quality
- Technical in Logistics
- Technical in Human Resources
- Technical in Marketing
- Technical in Sales
- Technical in Real Estate Transactions
- and more!
These options represent a significant range of choices for students. Moreover, the state is not ruling out future partnerships with renowned institutions like Senai and Senac, further expanding opportunities.
Students Enter the Job Market with a High School Diploma and Up to Two Vocational Courses
The Catec emerges as an innovative response to educational and job market challenges. Currently, less than 13% of young people in Santa Catarina aged 14 to 19 are enrolled in technical courses. The aim is to increase this number, strengthening both families and the productive sector of the state.
With the program, it is expected that Santa Catarina will reach up to 40,000 slots in technical education by the end of 2024. An expansion that represents a significant change for the state. The Deputy Secretary of State for Education, Patrícia Lueders, emphasizes the importance of raising educational standards: “Students will enter the job market with a high school diploma and up to two vocational courses at the same age. We will raise the bar for education in SC”.
How to Enroll?
Interested in boosting your career with a free technical course? Enrolling in the Catec is a simple and accessible process. Between February 21 and 23, visit the official website of the Secretary of Education of Santa Catarina to sign up. Don’t miss this chance to obtain quality technical training at no cost, with full support from the state government!
Santa Catarina is ready to lead an educational revolution with the Catec. A unique opportunity for the youth of the state, preparing them for a bright future in the job market. Don’t miss out on this transformation!
