Partnership Between Vale and Firjan Senai Brings Digital Marketing and Warehouse Courses to Boost Professional Qualification in Itaguaí
Vale, in partnership with Firjan Senai, is offering a unique opportunity for residents of Coroa Grande and Vila Geni, in Itaguaí. There are 50 free spots available in introductory professional courses in the areas of Digital Marketing and Warehouse Management. Enrollment for the course spots, which aim to prepare participants for the job market, will be open from September 1 to 4.
Vale Courses for Professional Training in the Region
The spots in Vale’s courses will be held at CE Professora Maria Izabel Couto Brandão, located in Coroa Grande. This initiative is an integral part of the Job Market Preparation Program (PPMT), which seeks to enhance the professional qualification of local residents. To enroll, you must be over 18 years old, reside in Coroa Grande or Vila Geni, and have completed or be scheduled to complete elementary education this year.
Vitor Libanio, Vale’s Sustainability Manager, emphasizes the importance of these initiatives: “We believe in initiatives focused on professional qualification, as they contribute to job and income generation and the development of people in regions where Vale operates. Initiatives like this align with our purpose of transforming the future together.”
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Contributing to Local Growth and Development
The Technical Operational Learning Manager at Vale, Helida Bersan, highlights the significance of the local impact of these courses: “The local impact of professional training for the job market is always significant. It drives economic growth, creates job opportunities, reduces social inequalities, and meets the specific needs of the region. Investing in learning is essential to strengthen communities and promote a prosperous future.”
Details of the Courses Offered
Classes will be held in person from Monday to Friday. In the Warehouse Management course, selected candidates will have the opportunity to learn how to schedule, store, and control the receipt of materials, as well as update location records, conduct periodic inventories, and follow technical, safety, and environmental standards.
For those opting for the Digital Marketing course, the concepts will include the development of digital strategies, campaign planning, content creation and production for social media, and user navigation identification and mapping. It is important to note that there is no link between the offered qualification and the company’s hiring of labor.
Details of Enrollment for Free Course Slots
Enrollment for course spots will take place in person from September 1 to 4, from 2 PM to 8 PM, by means of distributed tickets. Those interested in enrolling for the course spots can go to Firjan Senai Itaguaí, located at Rodovia Rio Santos, LT J-1, quadra 97, Zona Industrial. The necessary documents include the original official identification with photo (ID or driver’s license), original CPF, proof of residence, proof of education, and a valid email address.
Classes are planned to take place from September to December 2023, providing participants with a valuable opportunity to enhance their skills and prepare for the job market.

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