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Free Courses with Petrobras Scholarship at the Federal Institute! Your Chance to Enter the Industry in 2026 Has Arrived: Open Positions for Industrial Painter, Assistant, and More with a Monthly Scholarship of up to R$ 858. Accepts Elementary and High School. Don’t Miss This Qualification Opportunity!
If you are looking for professional qualifications to transform your career, this news is for you. Enrollment is open for amazing free courses offered by the Federal Institute of São Paulo (São José dos Campos Campus) in partnership with Petrobras. The newly launched Public Notice No. 111/2026 offers 70 fresh positions aimed at those wishing to enter the industrial job market.
The opportunities require education levels ranging from elementary school to high school, covering essential training such as Industrial Painter, Thermal Insulator, and Diverse Services Assistant. It’s the chance to start the year on the right foot!
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This is not distance learning; the courses are in-person, ensuring direct contact with teachers and the necessary hands-on experience for true learning.
The workload varies depending on the choice, ranging from 174 hours to 252 hours. This means complete immersion, with theoretical classes and practical activities that prepare students for the real challenges of the industry.
According to the public notice, the methodology focuses on access, retention, and student success, guaranteeing all necessary support during the learning journey.
Check the Free Courses Offered by the Federal Institute and Petrobras
IFSP São José dos Campos has made three options for professional qualification available in this cycle. See which one fits your profile best:
- Diverse Services Assistant.
- Industrial Thermal Insulator.
- Industrial Painter.
Positions and Where to Study
In total, 70 positions are being offered for immediate entry in the first semester of 2026. Classes will take place in person at the São José dos Campos Campus, strategically located on the Presidente Dutra Highway, km 145, in Jardim Diamante (access through gate P4 of the Henrique Lage Refinery – Revap).
The distribution of positions is as follows:
- Diverse Services Assistant: 30 positions.
- Industrial Thermal Insulator: 20 positions.
- Industrial Painter: 20 positions.
Scholarship: A Financial Support of up to R$ 858.00 Monthly
One of the great advantages of this program is the financial support. Selected students will receive a monthly scholarship of R$ 660.00 throughout the course.
And there’s more: the program is attentive to mothers. Women with children up to 11 years and 11 months receive a higher amount of R$ 858.00 monthly.
To ensure this benefit, it is necessary to maintain a minimum attendance of 75% in classes. It’s an essential incentive for you to focus on your studies without worrying too much about bills.
Selection and Quotas
The selection process is democratic and transparent, conducted through a Public Electronic Lottery. This means that all registered individuals who meet the requirements have equal chances.
The program prioritizes social inclusion. The positions are primarily intended for groups in vulnerable situations, such as low-income individuals, the unemployed, Black, mixed-race, Indigenous people, quilombolas, people with disabilities, women, transgender individuals, and refugees.
If you fit into any of these profiles and live in the area served by Petrobras (São José dos Campos), this is your moment.
Who Can Participate?
To apply, you don’t need to face complicated bureaucracy. The candidate must be 18 years or older and reside in São José dos Campos. The required education varies: for the Assistant course, you only need to have completed Elementary School I (1st to 5th grade).
For Industrial Painter, completing Elementary School II (up to 9th grade) is necessary. Finally, anyone wishing to study Thermal Insulator must have completed High School.
Schedule: Don’t Miss the Dates!
Organization is everything. Write down the main dates so you don’t miss the deadline:
- Application Period: 07/01/2026 to 21/01/2026.
- Publication of the List of Registered Applicants: 27/01/2026.
- Electronic Lottery: 29/01/2026.
- Final Results and Call: 03/02/2026.
- In-Person Enrollment: 09/02/2026 to 12/02/2026.
- Class Start: Starting 09/03/2026.
Sign Up Now and Secure Your Future
The applications are completely free and must be made exclusively online, on the official program website, until 11:59 PM on January 21, 2026.
Access autonomiaerenda.com.br and fill out your form.
If you have difficulty accessing the internet, the São José dos Campos Campus will offer in-person support on January 19, 20, and 21, from 6 PM to 8 PM.
Upon completing the course, you will receive a Professional Qualification Certificate, a valuable document to open doors in the job market. Don’t leave it to the last minute!
Did you like this opportunity? Do you know someone who needs a boost in their career? Share this article right now and leave your comment below saying which course you will choose!
Nunca tem curso para salvador, sempre deixado de lado
Olá bom dia tenho um filho de 17 anos gostaria de conseguir uma oportunidade para ele poderia ser qualquer serviço
Não tem cursos para campinas?