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SENAI Opened Slots for Free Technical Courses in São Luís, Caxias, and Açailândia. In total, there are 110 slots for low-income individuals. Check deadlines, courses, and how to enroll.
SENAI has opened registrations for slots in free technical courses aimed at low-income individuals in Maranhão. The opportunity is available for students or graduates of Basic Education and will be offered in São Luís, Caxias, and Açailândia.
Registrations take place from December 2025 to January 2026, in person, depending on the course and the city.
This initiative is part of the SENAI Free Program and aims to expand access to vocational training and increase job market insertion opportunities.
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In total, there are 110 slots distributed among three in-person courses, with classes expected to start between February and March 2026.
The selection varies according to the modality, which may occur through grade analysis, a multiple-choice test, or order of enrollment. Therefore, candidates should pay attention to specific deadlines and criteria for each location.
SENAI Offers Free Technical Courses in São Luís
In São Luís, SENAI is offering 50 slots for the Civil Construction Technician course. The training is in person, takes place in the morning, and will be held at the SENAI Industrial District in the Tibiri neighborhood.
The total workload is 1,200 hours, preparing students to work on projects, constructions, and technical oversight in civil engineering.
Registrations will occur from December 15, 2025, to January 15, 2026, exclusively in person at the course location.
The selection will be made by analyzing the grades from the 1st year of High School, which reinforces the importance of academic performance.
The results will be announced on February 23, 2026, both on the official SENAI website and at the actual registration location.
Enrollment will take place between February 24 and 27, at specific times, upon presentation of the required documentation.
Free Technical Courses from SENAI in Caxias Prioritize Quick Qualification
In Caxias, SENAI has opened 30 slots for the Qualification in Building Electrician course. Unlike longer technical courses, this training focuses on quick professional insertion.
The workload consists of 264 hours, with evening classes, in a four-hour daily schedule.
Registrations will be from January 5 to January 27, 2026, directly at SENAI Caxias, from 2 PM to 8 PM. In this case, the selection criterion will be by order of enrollment.
This way, those who enroll first and have their documentation approved automatically secure their slot.
Classes will start on February 2, 2026. To confirm the slot, it is necessary to present personal documents, proof of residence, self-declaration of low income, and, in the case of minors, documentation from legal guardians.
Açailândia Receives SENAI Slots for Technical Course in Electromechanics
In Açailândia, SENAI is offering 30 slots for the Technical course in Electromechanics, one of the most in-demand areas in industry.
The training is in person, in the morning, with a total workload of 1,440 hours, distributed over four hours daily.
Registrations will occur from December 22, 2025, to January 16, 2026, at SENAI Açailândia. Unlike other cities, the selection will be done through a multiple-choice test scheduled for January 21, 2026, in the afternoon.
The result will be announced on January 26, and enrollments will take place between January 28 and 31 of the same month. Classes are expected to begin on February 16, 2026.
To enroll, candidates must present a government-issued photo ID, CPF, and a registration declaration or certificate of completion of High School.
SENAI Reinforces Free Access to Professional Education
With these new slots, SENAI reaffirms its commitment to quality, free professional education.
Free technical courses represent a concrete opportunity for those seeking qualification, income, and professional growth.
Furthermore, the initiative directly contributes to regional development by training a workforce ready to meet the demands of industry and civil construction. Therefore, interested parties should organize themselves in advance and not miss the enrollment deadlines.
Como será para os cidadãos estrangeiros que vivem fora do Brasil, mas que desejam também fazer ou ter esses cursos gratuitos?