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The Vacancies in SENAC’s Free Qualification Courses Are for Various Areas of Knowledge and Are Offered in In-Person and Distance Learning Modalities
SENAC PR is offering more than 3,400 vacancies in free professional qualification courses in the areas of gastronomy, beauty, fashion, administration, health, and IT in the state of Paraná. With options in both in-person and distance learning (EAD) modalities, the SENAC Gratitude Program (PSG) aims to assist the lower-income population seeking courses to help in income generation and job placement, according to G1 news site.
In Curitiba, more than 300 vacancies are available in free courses at the Curitiba Center and Portão Colleges. The courses offered include customer service quality, personal assistant, elderly caregiver, hair removal specialist, makeup artist, web programmer, snack preparation, techniques for waiters, among others.
Get to Know SENAC
The National Service for Commercial Learning (SENAC) was created on January 10, 1946, during the post-war period, at a time when Brazil was emerging in the development of its educational policies and needed more agile solutions for training qualified workers. Since 1946, SENAC has been the main agent of professional education focused on the Trade of Goods, Services, and Tourism in the country.
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Currently, it is present in over 1,800 municipalities across Brazil, maintaining state-of-the-art infrastructure composed of more than 600 educational units, pedagogical companies, and mobile units.
SENAC’s portfolio includes free in-person and distance courses in various areas of knowledge, ranging from Initial and Continuing Education to Postgraduate Studies, allowing students to plan their professional careers with a perspective of continuing education.
SENAC features classrooms and laboratories capable of combining theory and practice in different professional qualification free courses, such as IT, Fashion, Beauty, Tourism, Hospitality, Health, Environment, Management, Gastronomy, Food and Beverage Production, Commerce, and Educational Development.
The institution is committed to disclosing information about its performance and the social reach of its activities on its Transparency Portal. Any citizen can consult data on people management, budget execution, financial statements, bidding processes, contracts and partnerships, production data, commitment, and results of the SENAC Gratitude Program, among others.
Requirements and Necessary Documents
To apply for the vacancies in free courses, applicants must have a family monthly income of at most two minimum wages and meet the age requirement for the chosen course. Furthermore, applicants must be at least in the 2nd year of high school. The specific requirements for each of the free courses and the necessary documents can be found on each course page through the linked website below.
Enrollment in SENAC’s Free Courses
Enrollment in the free courses can be done on the SENAC PR website BY CLICKING HERE. It is important to remember that after the vacancies are filled, there will be a waiting list in case of cancellations. This is an opportunity for those seeking professional qualification and skill development in various areas at no financial cost. Good luck!
