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IFMA Offers 750 Places in Free Technical Courses for Young People and Adults. With In-Person Classes and a Duration of Three Years, the Selection Process is Based on Socioeconomic Analysis. Sign Up Online by November 13, 2024, and Transform Your Career!
Have you thought about changing your life with a new technical qualification, completely free of charge? This could be the opportunity you have been waiting for!
The Federal Institute of Maranhão (IFMA) has just announced an excellent opportunity for young people and adults who want to improve their careers and resume their studies.
With 750 places available, this is an opportunity that will change many lives. But be careful: the registration period is limited, so don’t waste time!
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The public notice 152/2024 from IFMA, regarding the Selection Process for the 2025 academic year, is now available and includes an important news: the technical courses offered are part of the National Program for Education of Young People and Adults (PROEJA).
The focus is to provide technical education of secondary level integrated with regular education, allowing for the completion of basic studies alongside technical training. Want to know more details? Keep reading and see how to secure your spot!
How Does the Selection Process Work?
According to the public notice, the registration period will run from September 26 to November 13, 2024, and will be conducted exclusively online.
There is no registration fee, and approved candidates will not have to pay tuition, as the courses are completely free.
For those without internet access or who have difficulty using computers, IFMA provides in-person assistance at its units, facilitating access to the registration process.
Who Can Participate?
According to IFMA, the available spots are open to people aged 18 and over, with no maximum age limit. The basic requirement is that the candidate has completed primary education or is finishing it by the end of 2024. The courses last three years, and classes take place from Monday to Friday.
An important point is that, since the courses are integrated with secondary education, students study both subjects simultaneously.
The selection process will be based on a socioeconomic analysis of the candidates, using a questionnaire filled out during registration.
There will be no written exam, which makes it even easier for those who want to resume their studies to participate.
Available Courses and Served Cities
IFMA is offering technical courses in various areas and cities, with evening and afternoon classes, ensuring greater flexibility for those who need to balance studies and other activities. See the complete list of cities and courses:
- Açailândia: Administration Technician (40 places) – evening
- Bacabal: Commerce Technician (40 places) – evening
- Barra do Corda: Commerce Technician (40 places) – evening / School Secretary Technician (40 places) – evening
- Barreirinhas: Gastronomy Technician (40 places) – evening
- Buriticupu: Administration Technician (40 places) – evening
- Codó: Agroindustry Technician (40 places) – evening / Commerce Technician (40 places) – evening
- Grajaú: Administration Technician (40 places) – evening
- Imperatriz: Administration Technician (40 places) – evening
- Presidente Dutra: Commerce Technician (40 places) – evening
- Santa Inês: Administration Technician (40 places) – evening
- São José de Ribamar: Computer Networks Technician (40 places) – afternoon
- São João dos Patos: Clothing Technician (40 places) – evening
- São Luís – Centro Histórico: Hospitality Technician (30 places) – afternoon
- São Luís – Monte Castelo: Electrotechnics Technician (40 places) – evening
- São Luís – Maracanã: Agropecuária Technician (40 places) – morning / Gastronomy Technician (40 places) – afternoon
- Timon: Administration Technician (40 places) – evening
- Zé Doca: Bakery Technician (40 places) – evening
How to Register at IFMA?
To secure your participation, interested individuals must access the official registration link available on IFMA’s website.
It is important to remember that registrations can only be made online and that it is essential to fill out all the information correctly in the socioeconomic form, as it will be the criteria for selecting candidates.
Access to the Public Notice and More Information
IFMA reiterates that this text is a summary of the main information from the public notice. Therefore, candidates should consult the official document to verify important details about the selection process.
In case of discrepancies between this summary and the public notice, the information in the official document prevails.
Below are the essential links for those who wish to participate:
- Complete Public Notice of the 2025 Selection Process – PDF
- Link for Online Registration
- Monitoring Page: public notice, registrations, results, and rectifications
IFMA offers a unique opportunity for those who want to restart their studies and qualify for free in a technical course. With 750 spots and various courses in strategic areas, this selection process is a golden chance. Will you miss out on this?
What do you think? Are technical course options in Brazil truly accessible, or do we need more initiatives like this? Leave your opinion in the comments!
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