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Federal Institute: Applications for Technical Courses Go Until October 3; Over 4,000 Places Available in 21 Campuses Across Paraíba
The opportunity that many people in Paraíba were waiting for is now open: the Federal Institute PB announced the opening of 4,335 places in free technical courses for 2025. And it’s no small deal, this is the largest offer ever made by the institution! Applications are open from September 4 to October 3, 2024, and must be made exclusively online, on the website.
How Does the Selection Process Work at the Federal Institute?
Forget about exams. That’s right! At the Federal Institute PB, the selection is made through the analysis of the candidate’s school performance, meaning it’s important to have good grades. The competition for these spots promises to be fierce, since we are talking about technical courses in areas that always have high demand.
The places are distributed across 21 campuses in the state, including cities like João Pessoa, Campina Grande, Cajazeiras, and even smaller municipalities like Picuí and Monteiro. In other words, the chance to study in a quality technical course is spread all over Paraíba.
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Who Can Participate in the Technical Courses?
Good news is that the Federal Institute reserves 50% of the spots for those who studied in public schools. Within this percentage, there are still specifications for self-declared black, mixed-race, indigenous, quilombola candidates, people with disabilities (PwD), and spots for those with a family income of up to a minimum wage.
This means that, besides being an excellent opportunity for those looking to enter technical education, the selection process is also more inclusive, opening space for people from different social backgrounds.
Where Are the Vacancies?
The courses are spread across various cities in Paraíba, and the Federal Institute PB offers options at the following campuses: Areia, Cabedelo, Cabedelo Centro, Cajazeiras, Campina Grande, Catolé do Rocha, Esperança, Guarabira, Itabaiana, Itaporanga, João Pessoa, Mangabeira, Monteiro, Patos, Pedras de Fogo, Picuí, Princesa Isabel, Santa Luzia, Santa Rita, Soledade, and Sousa.
With this distribution, it’s easier for students to find a technical course close to where they live, without needing to leave their cities or travel long distances.
How to Apply?
Applications are completely free and can be made from September 4 to October 3, 2024, only online. For those interested, just access the site estudante.ifpb.edu.br and fill in the necessary information.
With the analysis of high school grades, students have a great chance of securing a spot in one of the technical courses offered by the Federal Institute PB. So, for anyone looking for quality and free technical training, now is the time to take advantage!
Don’t waste time and sign up. There are over 4,000 spots waiting for you in 2025!
