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Technology Courses Are Offered by Various Institutions and Will Be Held In-Person
Through partnerships, companies and institutes aim to promote the technological education of young people and adults, preparing them for the job market of the future.
Are you looking for free technology courses? This article is for you! Various institutions are offering in-person courses in the technology field, in several states, check which ones are available and how to sign up, according to the website Terra.
Instituto Ser+
Instituto Ser+, in partnership with the State Council for the Rights of Children and Adolescents (CONDECA), has 160 spots available for free courses for young people between 15 and 17 years old who are attending high school in public schools and reside in the city of São Paulo, since the courses will be in-person. The courses aim to promote personal and professional development for adolescents in vulnerable situations.
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The selected participants for the free courses will also receive a 50% scholarship at São Judas University, dental plan, transportation and meal vouchers, and a pedagogical kit. Interested individuals can register through the program website.
Free Courses at Rock Content Association and JA Rio de Janeiro
The Junior Achievement Association of Rio de Janeiro, together with Rock Content, is offering free certification courses in the area of Social Media, aimed at reaching underrepresented and/or economically vulnerable groups (including families with a monthly income of up to R$ 4,000).
Two courses will be offered, one for Social Media Masterclass and another for SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Masterclass. Interested individuals will have until December 31 to apply on the Rock Content page and fill out a registration form.
Free Courses from the Municipal Department of Science and Technology of RJ
In Rio de Janeiro, the Municipal Department of Science and Technology (SMCT), in partnership with Naves do Conhecimento, is offering 4,000 spots in free courses and workshops in technology and entrepreneurship this December. The available topics:
- Canva: Design for Your Business;
- Working with the Main Functions of Excel, Word from Basic to Advanced/Senior;
- Creating a Christmas Game with Scratch;
- Programming Logic;
- Introduction to Robotics with Arduino;
- Personal Financial Control;
- Introduction to Computer Assembly, Maintenance, and Support;
- Excel for Selection Processes;
- Music Video Production;
- 3D Printing;
- Sales and Environment Management; among others.
Interested individuals can register through the Naves do Conhecimento project website.
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