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The Federal Institute Announces Openings for Free Technical Courses at Different IFSULDEMINAS Campuses. Registration is Free and Selection Will Occur via Electronic Lottery.
Those seeking free professional qualification have a new opportunity. The Federal Institute of South Minas (IFSULDEMINAS) has opened openings for free technical courses aimed at candidates who have completed high school.
The selection aims to fill vacancies that became available after the previous selection process.
The opportunities are for the first semester of 2026 and are distributed among different units of the Federal Institute.
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The selection process will be simple and quick, as candidates will be chosen through an electronic lottery.
This way, all applicants will have the same chances of securing one of the available spots.
Free Technical Courses from the Federal Institute are Available in Four Cities
The openings for free technical courses are distributed among four units of the Federal Institute in Minas Gerais.
The opportunities are for the campuses located in:
- Machado
- Muzambinho
- Poços de Caldas
All courses are part of the subsequent face-to-face modality, intended exclusively for students who have completed high school.
This format is highly sought after because it allows for professional training in a shorter period, facilitating access to the job market.
Who Can Compete for Openings at the Federal Institute?
To participate in the selection of the Federal Institute, the candidate needs to meet a basic requirement.
The main one is having completed high school.
Federal Institute Offers Openings in Technical Courses in Various Fields
The announcement released by the Federal Institute presents openings for free technical courses distributed among different campuses of the institution.
Each unit has a specific number of openings and courses aimed at distinct professional areas.
At the Machado Campus, for example, the course Technical in Agriculture is available, with 13 spots in the evening shift.
At the Muzambinho Campus, the offerings are broader, including Technical in Agriculture, with 17 spots in full-time, as well as Technical in Administration, with 8 spots in the evening shift.
Also at the Muzambinho campus, candidates can also compete for spots in the Technical in Occupational Safety, which offers 13 evening spots, and in the Technical in Accounting, with 25 spots also in the evening shift.
On its part, the Poços de Caldas Campus offers the course Technical in Civil Construction, with 20 spots in the evening shift.
Registrations for Free Technical Courses Remain Open Until March
Those interested in competing for one of the openings in free technical courses need to register online.
The registration must be done on the official portal of the Federal Institute of South Minas within the deadline established by the announcement.
Registrations are completely free and remain open until March 18, 2026.
Federal Institute Will Use Electronic Lottery to Select Candidates
To determine who will get the openings in free technical courses, the Federal Institute will not apply tests in this selection process.
The selection of candidates will be done through an electronic lottery, a format used precisely to make the selection faster and ensure equal participation among all applicants.
According to the announcement’s timeline, this lottery is scheduled to take place on March 20, 2026, at 2 PM.
This moment will define the candidates who will receive the available opportunities.
After this stage, the Federal Institute will announce the preliminary list of selected candidates for enrollment on March 23, allowing participants to check if they were selected to fill one of the offered spots.
Free Technical Courses from the Federal Institute Can Accelerate Entry into the Job Market
The free technical courses offered by the Federal Institute are known for combining theoretical and practical training.
This type of qualification usually takes less time than a degree, allowing students to prepare more quickly to work professionally.
Additionally, many students use technical training as a basis to continue their studies in higher education.
Thus, the openings offered by the Federal Institute represent an important opportunity for those who wish to gain a free and recognized professional qualification in the market.
