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Vale’s program offers free technical training, salary during training, and labor benefits for candidates from Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo, in an online selection aimed at residents of cities near the company’s operations.
Vale has opened applications for a new edition of the Professional Training Program 2026, an initiative developed in partnership with the National Industrial Learning Service (Senai) that offers free technical training, CLT contract, and a monthly salary of up to R$ 2,225 for candidates from Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.
According to the program’s official page, applications can be submitted from April 24 to June 30, 2026, in an online selection process composed of eliminatory stages until the admission of the approved candidates.
To participate, the company informs that interested parties must be over 18 years old, have completed high school, and reside in the locations covered by the selection.
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With an approximate duration of 18 months, the program includes theoretical classes, the use of advanced simulators, and practical training in the company’s operations.
The training is directed towards technical-operational activities related to mining, railway, port, and plant.
In addition to free training, participants approved in the selection process join the program with a formal employment relationship.
According to Vale, those selected will have a CLT contract, base salary of R$ 2,225, and benefits that vary according to the location of operation.
Free technical training with salary and benefits
The Professional Training Program aims to prepare workers for operational roles in Vale’s industrial routine.
The training takes place in partnership with Senai, an institution linked to professional training and courses aimed at the industrial sector.
Throughout the learning journey, students go through a theoretical stage and then proceed to practical activities at the company’s units.
According to Vale, the methodology provides for training with a practical focus and the accompaniment of specialized tutors in operations.
The program also includes the so-called On The Job Training, known by the acronym OJT, a modality in which learning takes place within the real work environment.
According to the company, this stage allows direct contact with industrial processes related to the main subsystems of its operations.
In the theoretical phase, the workload indicated by Vale is eight hours per day during business hours.
During the practical stage, also with eight hours daily, work may occur in shifts and schedules, according to the company’s operational needs.
Areas with vacancies in Vale’s program
The opportunities are aimed at industrial and operational areas, with training related to electrical, mechanical, welding, and operations.
On the official program page, Vale mentions activities related to electricity, mechanics, welding, and operational functions linked to the company’s business.
Among the areas mentioned in materials about the selection are electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, welding, railway operation, port operation, and mobile equipment operation.
These areas are associated with activities developed in mines, plants, railways, and ports.
The vacancies are distributed among municipalities in Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo, states where Vale operates.
The official page confirms the offer in both states, while publications about the selection point to opportunities in Mariana, Santa Bárbara, São Gonçalo do Rio Abaixo, and Itabirito in Minas Gerais, as well as Serra and Vitória in Espírito Santo.
In a statement published in May 2026, Vale reported that the edition brings together more than 200 vacancies.
In the state distribution disclosed by the company in that announcement, Espírito Santo concentrated about 120 opportunities, while Minas Gerais totaled approximately 95.
Who can participate in the selection
To apply, you must be at least 18 years old and have completed high school, whether regular or technical.
Another requirement informed by Vale is residence in the location of the chosen vacancy, as the program is directed at residents of regions close to the operations.
Availability to work in shifts or schedules is also among the requirements, especially in the practical phase of training.
This condition is related to the fact that part of the learning takes place within operational units, where the routine may follow different hours from the administrative schedule.
During the process, the candidate must follow all stages through the platform used for registration and pay attention to the registered email.
Vale informs that all applicants receive feedback from the company or the partner consultancy, whether for continuation in the process or to thank them for their participation.
According to the official program page, the selection phases are eliminatory.
The process includes registration, Portuguese and mathematics assessments, dynamics with consultancy, panel with Vale leadership, psychological evaluation, medical exams, document submission, and admission.
CLT Contract from Training
One of the characteristics of the Professional Training Program is hiring under the CLT regime during the training period.
With this, those approved join as employees, receive a base salary, and gain access to the benefits provided by the company.
Among the benefits listed by Vale are medical, dental, and pharmaceutical assistance, meal vouchers, meal allowance or on-site cafeteria, transportation or transportation vouchers, life insurance, and encouragement for physical activity.
The company also mentions access to Apoiar, an employee assistance program with psychological, legal, and financial support.
Admissions are scheduled to start from August 2026, according to Vale’s announcement.
The schedule may vary depending on the city, the chosen area, and the progress of the selection stages.
In a statement released by the company, Tiago Cunha, General Manager of Learning and Technical Development at Vale, stated that the program aims to expand diversity and train talents aligned with business needs.
According to him, the initiative is also associated with technical qualification and the development of the communities where the company operates.
How to Enroll in the Vale Professional Training Program
Registrations for the Vale Professional Training Program 2026 must be made online, on Vale’s official careers page, until June 30, 2026.
In the registration, the candidate must fill in the requested information, choose the position compatible with their location, and follow the next phases through the platform indicated in the selection process.
Those who do not meet the requirements of this edition or are interested in other opportunities can register their resume in Vale’s New Talent Bank.
The company advises candidates to follow official announcements and keep their contact information updated throughout the selection process.
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