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Senai/SC Opens 586 Free Slots in Technical Courses for High School Students. Opportunities Cover Nine Cities in Santa Catarina in Areas Such as Technology, Civil Construction, and Occupational Safety
The National Service for Industrial Learning (Senai) of Santa Catarina is offering 586 free slots in technical courses aimed at first-year students of the state public high school system. Registration is open until August 24, and classes start on September 8, covering units in Blumenau, Indaial, Luzerna, Palhoça, Pomerode, Rio do Sul, São Bento do Sul, São José, and São Miguel do Oeste.
According to Senai, the initiative is part of the CaTec, a program by the State Department of Education that expands access for young people in the public system to technical training. The courses are free of charge, include meals, and combine theoretical and practical classes.
Who Can Enroll and How the Selection Works
The slots are exclusive to students enrolled in the first year of the state public high school. The initial registration is done on the official Senai/SC website. After registering, the student must schedule a visit to the unit, accompanied by parents or guardians, to learn about the available training and clarify any questions.
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At the end of the meeting, a link will be sent for course selection and document submission. The order of confirmation of registration defines the ranking, and a reserve list will be formed. The final result will be announced on September 2 on the same website.
Areas and Available Courses
The Senai offers training in strategic areas for the labor market in Santa Catarina. Among the options are:
- Furniture Design – São Bento do Sul
- Occupational Safety – Rio do Sul and São Miguel do Oeste
- Internet Computing – Rio do Sul and Luzerna
- Construction – Blumenau and Palhoça
- Multimedia – Indaial, Pomerode, and São José
- Systems Development – Palhoça and São José
- Internet of Things – São José
- Digital Game Programming – São José
The classes are organized by shift (morning, afternoon, or evening) with a defined number of slots for each city.
Why It’s Worth Participating
In addition to being cost-free, the Senai technical courses are recognized by industry and increase the employability of young people.
Technical training during high school allows students to complete their studies with a professional qualification, facilitating their entry into the job market or the continuation of their studies in specific areas.
And you, do you believe that offering free slots in technical courses for high school students is the best way to prepare qualified labor for the future? Leave your opinion in the comments.
