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SENAI Offers Free Technical Courses for High School Students in Paranaguá, with Open Slots in Four State Schools.
High school students from the public network in Paranaguá will have the chance to qualify professionally through free technical courses offered by SENAI. The partnership between SENAI and the State Department of Education (SEED) provides free courses in four state schools, giving students the opportunity to study and qualify for the job market at no cost.
Enrollment for the free technical courses remains open, and applications can be made directly at the offices of the participating schools.
Free Technical Courses at SENAI
This year, SENAI expanded the availability of free courses in partnership with the state schools in Paranaguá.
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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.
The available free technical courses include Electrical Engineering Technician, Industrial Machinery Maintenance Technician, and Logistics Technician.
For interested students, it is possible to secure slots in the technical courses by going to the offices of the participating schools.
How to Enroll?
Even after the initial enrollment period, there are still slots available for some free courses, such as the Electrical Engineering Technician course at Colégio Estadual Zilah dos Santos Batista, Industrial Machinery Maintenance at Colégio Estadual Maria de Lourdes Rodrigues Morozowski, and Logistics at Colégio Estadual José Bonifácio.
To secure your spot, interested individuals must quickly go to the schools’ offices and confirm their enrollment in the free technical courses.
How Does the Partnership Between SENAI and State Schools Work?
The free technical courses offered by SENAI in the schools in Paranaguá are integrated into high school, allowing students to have theoretical and practical classes in the technical courses during the school period.
In the first year, students participate in free courses taught by SENAI instructors in the schools themselves.
In the following years, students carry out practical activities at SENAI, in the Porto dos Padres neighborhood, with transportation provided for all participants at no extra cost.
SENAI coordination explains that the partnership aims to increase the supply of free technical courses, preparing students for the job market and offering more slots for those seeking quality professional training.
The free courses aim to open doors to job opportunities, especially in strategic sectors of the local economy, such as the port sector and industry.
Learn More About SENAI and Its Work in Paraná
The National Service of Industrial Learning (SENAI), part of the Fiep System, is present throughout Paraná, with over 50 units dedicated to the development of industry.
The institution stands out for its Technology Institutes, which cover various industrial areas, and also houses Brazil’s first SENAI Institute of Innovation in Electrochemistry and the Institute of Innovation in Structural Engineering.
With a strong commitment to education, SENAI offers everything from introductory and technical training courses to professional qualification, improvement, and industrial learning.
Through its Industry Colleges, it also offers technological undergraduate programs, extension courses, and graduate studies. For greater flexibility, it provides distance learning options and personalized training for companies.
In addition to professional training, SENAI provides specialized services to the industry, such as consulting, laboratory testing, and technological support.
Its integrated network of laboratories, considered the largest in the private sector in the country, contributes to innovation and industry advancement through strategic partnerships.
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