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Institute Offers Free Courses with Over 300 Spots in Salvador. Opportunities Include Training in Pharmacy Assistant, Barbering, Afro Braiding, and Manicure; Registrations Are Now Open
The Institute offers free courses with 319 spots in Salvador. Training options range from pharmacy assistant to afro braiding, including barbering, manicure, computer skills, and public speaking.
Classes start in September and spots are limited. To enroll, you must be aged 15 to 24, be a student or have completed high school at a public school, and live in neighborhoods surrounding Salvador Shopping or Salvador Norte Shopping. Registrations can be made through the institute’s social media.
Who Can Participate and Where the Courses Take Place
The courses will be held at the two IJCPM units in Salvador. At Salvador Shopping (Floor G2 – Pink), the spots are for:
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- Computer Skills and Digital Citizenship
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Public Speaking and Body Language
- Barbering for Beginners
- Beginner Manicure
- Dancing to Manage Emotions
- Reception
At Salvador Norte Shopping (Floor G1 – Orange), the following are available:
- Public Speaking and Body Language
- Theater to Manage Emotions
- Dance: Structure of Knowledge and Maintenance
- Afro Braiding for Beginners
- Beginner Manicure
How to Enroll and Deadlines
Registrations are now open and should be made directly through IJCPM’s social media. It is important to act quickly, as spots are limited and tend to fill up rapidly.
More information can also be obtained through the following WhatsApp numbers:
- (71) 98171-6202 – Salvador Norte Unit
- (71) 98263-5530 – Salvador Shopping Unit
Why It’s Worth Taking Advantage
Besides being completely free, the courses at IJCPM offer quick qualification for areas with high demand for professionals, such as beauty, health, and customer service.
For many young people, this could be a gateway to the job market or an opportunity to start their own business.
According to the institute, the goal is to empower and socially include young people from the community, increasing their employability and income generation chances.
And you? Do you think initiatives like this really change the lives of young people or do they need to go beyond qualification? Leave your opinion in the comments and join the debate.
