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The Opportunity You Dreamed Of Has Arrived! Open Enrollment for Technical And Specialization Courses Fully Free And Online, Certified By The MEC – Ministry Of Education
The Federal Institute of Espírito Santo (Ifes) has opened enrollment for 680 spots in technical and postgraduate courses in the distance learning modality (EAD). These opportunities are divided into two announcements and cover three courses, available at 11 in-person support centers in the state. In addition, students do not have to pay for the qualifications. Enrollments are already open!
It is important to highlight that announcements 59/2024 and 60/2024 are available for consultation on the Ifes website. Interested parties should pay attention to the enrollment deadlines and documentary requirements to not miss this opportunity for free qualification. Thus, Ifes continues to promote quality and accessible education for all.
Selection Process For The Free Technical Courses
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Candidates must have completed high school to enroll. The course will be offered at the Guarapari Campus and at the UAB centers of Conceição da Barra, Nova Venécia, and Venda Nova do Imigrante. The selection will be by lottery on July 10, and classes begin on August 1.
Enrollment: Enrollment will be open until June 29 on the Ifes website.
Selection Process For The Free Postgraduate Courses
Meanwhile, announcement 60/2024 offers 520 spots for postgraduate courses, distributed across ten centers. These courses will be offered at a distance through the Virtual Learning Environment (AVA), with at least one mandatory in-person meeting per module.
Among the courses, there are 360 spots for the specialization in School Management for Education Professionals, distributed across nine centers, and 160 for the lato sensu specialization in Environmental Management, in four centers. In accordance with the Affirmative Action Policy, 25% of the spots are for black, brown, and indigenous people, and 5% for people with disabilities.
Requirements: Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any area recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC) may participate in the selection.
Enrollment: Enrollment for the postgraduate courses also ends on June 29, on the Ifes website. The selection process will be conducted by lottery on July 2, with the final result announced on August 12.
