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Opportunities in Online and Free Courses Are for São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and Joinville and Covers Young People and People with Disabilities
The IOS (Institute of Social Opportunity) is offering you the chance to pursue professional training that can lead to the dream job. The institute has opened 1,120 slots for free courses in the areas of administration and technology, which will take place online, with in-person meetings at all its units in Brazil.
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“The pandemic has challenged us to continue the technical training of future professionals, a demand that has become even more urgent and necessary. Young professionals need to be prepared to meet companies’ demands for qualified labor during and after the pandemic, as the Technology sector, for example, continues to have hiring processes and selections,” reports Kelly Lopes, Superintendent of IOS.
The slots will be online with in-person meetings at the Greater São Paulo units (840), in Belo Horizonte (100), in Joinville (100), and in Rio de Janeiro (100).
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To facilitate internet access, the company provides internet access for enrolled students via a data CHIP, to be used solely for accessing IOS’s learning platform.
Who Can Participate in the Courses
- Young people aged 15 to 29 and people with disabilities from 16 years old, who are either attending or have completed high school, preferably from public schools, and who reside in the municipality of São Paulo.
Documents for Enrollment
- ID and CPF of the student;
- ID and CPF of parents or guardians;
- Proof of Education;
- Proof of Residence (water, electricity, and telephone bills – bring all three);
- Income proof for all residents in the household (legible copies).
- For people with disabilities: Bring an updated medical report.
Enrollment: Take advantage of this quarantine moment to qualify through IOS’s free online courses. Enrollment for slots is open until August 31 and must be completed on the institute’s website by clicking this link here. Happy studying!
