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Pará Offers More Than 15 Thousand Free Positions in Technical Courses. Enrollment Occurs Between December 10 and January 10.
On the last Thursday (4), the largest selective process free for state technical high school courses was opened, offering more than 15 thousand opportunities in all regions.
The Sectet published the notice no. 008/2025, which makes available 15,639 completely free positions in the Integrated, Subsequent, Concurrent, and Ejatec modalities.
Enrollment starts on December 10, 2025, through the Sectet portal, and runs until January 10, 2026. As the process is 100% free, both the enrollment and the classes incur no cost to the candidate, which increases access for students and workers seeking professional qualification.
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The initiative reinforces the commitment of the government of Pará to democratize free technical education, allowing youth, adults, and workers to find new opportunities for training and integration into the job market.
Free Positions in Four Technical Education Modalities
The notice offers completely free positions in the modalities:
- Integrated (high school + technical course)
- Subsequent (for those who have completed high school)
- Concurrent (student takes high school and technical courses simultaneously)
- Ejatec (Youth and Adult Education integrated with technical training)
Thus, the government ensures that different profiles can enter the courses without paying monthly fees, enrollment, or any type of charge.
Online and Free Enrollment for All Candidates
The pre-enrollment must be done online, directly on the Sectet portal, between December 10 and January 10. The free positions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, respecting the limit defined for each course, school, and shift, which makes the process more agile and transparent.
As the process is entirely free, the candidate only needs to fill in the information correctly and then prove all the data at the time of in-person enrollment. This way, the notice ensures simplicity in the enrollment process and security in confirming the position.
Free Pre-Enrollment: Results Release on January 12
The Sectet will announce the list of pre-enrolled students for free positions on January 12, 2026, allowing candidates to check the results in advance. Then, the selected candidates must confirm their enrollment in person between January 13 and 16, presenting all required documents.
If a candidate does not present the complete documentation or provides incorrect information, they will lose the free position, which will be immediately allocated to the next name on the waiting list. Thus, the notice reinforces the importance of paying full attention at the time of enrollment.
Free Technical Courses Cover Strategic Areas of Pará
The State Technical Education Network offers free training in essential sectors such as:
- Information Technology
- Administration
- Nursing
- Work Safety
- Logistics
- Environment
- Agriculture
- Culinary Arts
- System Development
Classes will be opened only with a minimum of 25 enrolled, ensuring quality and adequate infrastructure for free training.
Free Classes Start in February 2026
The classes for the free technical courses will start on February 2, 2026, ensuring that students can quickly begin their training. Additionally, the Sectet will publish any additional announcements on the official portal as well as in school secretariats, which facilitates information tracking by candidates.
With the offer of more than 15 thousand free positions, the government of Pará expands professional education at no cost to the student and strengthens technical training across all regions of the state. Thus, the program drives local development and stimulates the qualification of specialized labor.
These free courses benefit students starting high school and also serve youth and adults seeking qualifications to change fields or gain new opportunities in the job market. In this way, the initiative widens access to education and supports more solid professional paths.
