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With Free Courses, Qualification Scholarships, and an Inclusive Process, Senai’s QualiFarma Represents an Important Milestone for Professional Education in Montes Claros.
The industrial growth in the north of Minas Gerais has just received significant support with the launch of the QualiFarma program, an initiative of SENAI — Luiz de Paula Ferreira Professional Training Center, in partnership with local industries. This program offers free courses and qualification scholarships for the Montes Claros community, aiming to promote the training and inclusion of new talents in the job market.
How Will the Open Positions at Senai Be Distributed?
The QualiFarma program was developed to meet the demand for qualified professionals in the region, offering two distinct Training Tracks.
The free courses offered by Senai are the Quality Management and Production Processes Track and the Mechanical Maintenance and Automation Track.
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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.
Each track offers 35 spots, totaling 70 training opportunities.
Participants receive a scholarship of R$ 570.00, in addition to an intensive workload of 248 hours, spread over 66 school days.
What Are the Requirements Set by Senai to Take Free Courses?
To apply for the open positions in the free courses at Senai, applicants must meet specific criteria.
For the Quality Management and Production Processes Track, a completed higher education in Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Biology is required.
For the Mechanical Maintenance and Automation Track, a completed technical course in Mechanics, Electromechanics, Electrotechnics, Automation, or Electroelectronics is required.
In addition to educational requirements, candidates must be at least 18 years old, reside in Montes Claros – MG, and have a family income below 1.5 minimum wages per family member.
They must not be relatives up to the second degree of senior public officials, high-ranking health professionals, politicians, or candidates for political office.
The program reserves 10% of the spots for people with disabilities, promoting significant social inclusion.
QualiFarma not only offers free training but also aims to facilitate the entry of graduates into the job market.
The scholarship of R$ 570.00 is an additional incentive for the participants, who will have the opportunity to qualify without incurring costs, as well as receiving financial support during the course period.
How to Register and Compete for the Spots?
Pre-registration is open until August 11, 2024, and can be done online through the link:
The enrollment period will be from August 21 to 23 at the SENAI School. For more information about the free courses, interested parties can contact by phone: (38) 98823-8102.
The initiative from SENAI and local industries aims not only to qualify professionals but also to strengthen the regional economy, promoting sustainable development and social inclusion.
Through QualiFarma, SENAI reaffirms its commitment to professional education and industrial development, providing real opportunities for the population of Montes Claros.
The QualiFarma program is a concrete example of how education and professional training can transform lives, providing access to better job opportunities and contributing to the economic growth of the region.
With the partnership between SENAI and industries, the expectation is that more programs like this will be launched, further expanding access to training and inclusion in the job market.
