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Federal Institute Offers 240 Spots in Free Technical Courses. Study with a Subsidy of R$ 360 and Obtain Your Certificate!
The Federal Institute of Mato Grosso do Sul (IFMS) announced the opening of registrations for free technical courses aimed at youth and adults, starting in the second semester. The registrations are available until June 3 and cover various locations, including Aquidauana, Campo Grande, Coxim, Jardim, and Três Lagoas.
There are 240 spots for technical courses in Administration, Building Construction, Computer Science for the Internet, and IT Maintenance and Support. All courses will be held in the evening. Participant selection will be conducted through an electronic lottery.
The Free Technical Courses Are Detailed in Two Distinct Notices Published on the IFMS Selection Central:
- Notice No. 086/2023: Directed toward subsequent technical courses for candidates who already have a high school diploma.
- Notice No. 087/2023: Aimed at integrated technical courses with high school, in the Youth and Adult Education modality (Proeja), intended for individuals over 18 who have completed elementary education.
For Proeja students, the IFMS offers monthly scholarships exceeding R$ 360, funded by the Bolsa-Formação (EJA-EPT) program of the Secretariat of Professional and Technological Education (Setec) of the Ministry of Education (MEC).
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Half of the Spots Are Reserved for Students from Public Schools
Half of the spots are reserved for students coming from public schools, with additional quotas for candidates with low family per capita income, self-declared black, mixed-race, and indigenous, as well as people with disabilities. Candidates selected through quotas must prove their eligibility at the time of enrollment, under penalty of reclassification.
See Below the Details of the Free Technical Courses and Available Spots for the Second Semester of 2024:
Subsequent Technical Courses:
| Campus | Technical Course | Shift | Spots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquidauana | Building Construction | Evening | 40 |
Integrated Technical Courses with High School (Proeja):
| Campus | Technical Course | Shift | Spots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campo Grande | Administration | Evening | 40 |
| Coxim | IT Maintenance and Support | Evening | 40 |
| Jardim | Computer Science for the Internet | Evening | 40 |
| Building Construction | Evening | 40 | |
| Três Lagoas | Administration | Evening | 40 |
Registration
The registration process must be done online through the Candidate Page on the Selection Central, where interested parties must provide personal information, choose the desired course and shift, and decide whether to compete for open spots or quotas. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address registered by the candidate after completing the registration.
Classes are expected to start in July. Questions can be clarified via email at processoseletivo@ifms.edu.br.
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