Brazil educational and professional development updates

Various educational and professional development opportunities are being announced across Brazil. The State University of Santa Catarina (Udesc) has opened applications for its 2027/1 Summer Entrance Exam, offering 861 undergraduate vacancies.

In São Paulo, the Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy (Crea-SP) is running the ‘Estágio Visita’ program to connect students with the technological market and reduce academic dropout rates. Additionally, the Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP) is offering a free postgraduate specialization in Project Management for graduates of any field, while FUNCAMP has released several job openings for health-related technical roles in the state.

In Votuporanga, CTMO and Senac are providing a free 132-hour professional qualification course in Children's Fashion. Other regional news includes the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics issuing an alert regarding the improper use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in children, and the passing of actress Laura Cardoso at age 98.