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Applications Open at IF for Free Courses in 17 Campuses; Options Abound!
If you are thinking about boosting your studies in 2025, IF has great news: there are over 170 free courses with open vacancies for the first semester! That’s right, the Federal Institute (IF) has incredible opportunities waiting for you.
In the 17 IF campuses spread across Rio Grande do Sul – Alvorada, Bento Gonçalves, Canoas, Caxias do Sul, Erechim, Farroupilha, Feliz, Ibirubá, Osório, Porto Alegre, Restinga (Porto Alegre), Rio Grande, Rolante, Sertão, Vacaria, Veranópolis, and Viamão – there are options for free courses to suit all tastes. There are integrated high school programs, technical courses, and undergraduate degrees. And the best part: all are free and in-person (except for the technical course in Multimedia Didactics at the Osório Campus).
List of Vacancies
- Integrated High School with Technical Education: Ideal for those who want to graduate from high school already with a profession in hand.
- Youth and Adult Education (EJA): If you want to resume your studies, this is your chance!
- Concurrent and Subsequent Technical Courses: For those who are currently studying or have already completed high school and want technical training.
- Undergraduate Degree Programs: Licenses, bachelor’s degrees, and technology courses to take that next step in your career.
Where to Apply
Interested? Applications for the 2025/1 Selection Process at IF will be open from September 26 to October 14, 2024. Check the website ingresso.ifrs.edu.br for all the details in the “Courses” menu. Oh, and if you’re short on cash, you can request a waiver of the application fee until September 25, 2024. You can’t miss this opportunity, right?
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Senai launches an unprecedented program with Petrobras and opens 2,000 spots in free courses with recognized certification, a monthly allowance of R$ 600, and training for industrial professions that continue hiring across the country.
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Petrobras and SENAI open 480 spots in free technical courses with a scholarship of up to R$ 858, meal allowance, and training in Mechanics, Welding, Metallurgy, and Industrial Automation to meet the growing demand of the industry and the oil and gas sector.
The selection process varies according to the course and the campus: there may be a test, use of the ENEM score (since 2019), or even a lottery. So, stay tuned for the selection method of the course you want. All information is available on the IF website.
Important Dates
- Application for Fee Waiver: September 12 to 25, 2024
- Fee Waiver Results: September 26, 2024
- Publication of Notices: September 26, 2024
- Applications for the Selection Process: September 26 to October 14, 2024
- Payment of the Application Fee: Until October 15, 2024
- Lottery (if applicable): November 12, 2024
- Test (if applicable): November 24, 2024
So, don’t waste time! The free courses at IF are a great opportunity to start 2025 on the right foot. Hurry and secure your spot!
