Pronatec offers 1,580 free green technology courses in Brazil

The National Program for Access to Technical Education and Employment (Pronatec), under the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC), is offering 1,580 free professional qualification vacancies for October. These opportunities, referred to as ‘green vacancies,’ focus on the environment, sustainability, and bioeconomy.

The program includes 11 technical courses available through both in-person and distance learning (EaD) modalities. These courses are being provided by 14 federal and state educational institutions across 11 Brazilian states, including Maranhão, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Norte, Roraima, and Rio Grande do Sul.

Specific training areas include aquaculture, biodigester operation, biofuel production (biodiesel and aviation biofuel), organic horticulture, photovoltaic system installation, and the maintenance of electric vehicle infrastructure. Interested candidates can consult the Pronatec Opportunities Panel and must follow the specific entry rules defined by each participating institution.