# Federal Institute of São Paulo institutional updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/federal-institute-of-so-paulo-institutional-updates > Updated: 2026-09-11T14:36:50.000Z. Sources: 70. Developments: 9. The Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP) continues to implement various administrative, academic, and research initiatives. Regarding personnel management, the institute implemented preferential processing for Recognition of Knowledge and Competencies (RSC) procedures for employees aged 60 or older, persons with disabilities, or those with serious illnesses, as regulated by Communiqué No. 21/2026. To further support staff development, the institute is establishing a Group of Trainers to strengthen continuous education, selecting professionals to develop training in areas such as pedagogical practices, educational management, inclusive education, and the use of artificial intelligence in teaching. In recognition of its workplace health initiatives, the IFSP was awarded the gold category of the 2026 SIASS Seal by the Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services (MGI). This award honors the ‘IFSP Pensando em Você’ project, which focuses on mental health and employee well-being through programs such as Amplifica, Move Mais, Preparação para Aposentadoria, Wellhub, and the Servidores Integration Games. In the academic sphere, the International Relations Coordination (Arinter) has opened applications for the 2027-1 International Student Mobility Program, offering 64 undergraduate vacancies in Portugal, Mexico, Spain, and Chile. The Suzano Campus is offering a free, in-person specialization in Logistics and Operations for early 2027, while the Pirituba campus provides postgraduate programs in Humanities. Additionally, the IFSP has opened a selection process for 4,504 vacancies in technical courses integrated with high school education for the first semester of 2027; applications remain open until October 5, 2026. Institutional developments include a public consultation, running until September 15, 2026, regarding a proposed resolution to reserve spots for trans, intersex, and non-binary individuals. A new public consultation, open until October 10, 2026, is underway to establish regulations for student representation entities, including student unions, academic centers, central directories, and athletic associations. ## Claims - IFSP Campus Suzano has published notice no. 31/2026 regarding a specialization course in Logistics and Operations. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The specialization course offers 30 vacancies. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Applications are open from September 4 to November 14, 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The course is free of charge, with no tuition, registration, or enrollment fees. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The selection process consists of a single-stage objective exam with 30 questions. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The objective exam is scheduled for November 29, 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The course has a total workload of 426.65 hours. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Classes will begin in the first semester of 2027. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The IFSP won the gold category of the 2026 SIASS Seal. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The SIASS Seal is awarded by the MGI to federal agencies demonstrating best practices in health, safety, and quality of life at work. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The IFSP project 'IFSP Pensando em Você' focuses on mental health, prevention, and well-being in the workplace. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Institutional initiatives include projects such as Amplifica, Move Mais, Preparação para Aposentadoria, Wellhub, and the Servidores Integration Games. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: IFSP awarded gold SIASS Seal for workplace health initiatives The Instituto Federal de São Paulo (IFSP) earned the 2026 SIASS Seal gold category for its 'IFSP Pensando em Você' project, promoting mental health and quality of life for federal employees. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ifsp-awarded-gold-siass-seal-for-workplace-health-initiatives ### 2026-09-10: IFSP launches student representation consultation and extension projects The Instituto Federal de São Paulo (IFSP) is implementing new regulations for student representation and opening calls for extension projects to improve student access and community engagement. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/instituto-federal-de-so-paulo-initiates-student-representation-consultation ### 2026-09-08: IFSP announces new technical course vacancies and campus expansions The Instituto Federal de São Paulo (IFSP) is offering 4,504 technical course vacancies, advancing the implementation of Campus Jaçanã, and launching new staff training and endowment fund initiatives. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ifsp-expands-infrastructure-with-new-campus-and-4504-technical-vacancies ### 2026-09-06: Brazil expands vocational training and educational opportunities Brazil sees a surge in vocational training and educational updates, including new IFSP campuses, technical course openings, and local workshops in barbering, confectionery, and entrepreneurship. 43 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/federal-institute-of-so-paulo-announces-student-aid-for-pibid-seminar ### 2026-09-04: IFSP secures R$ 10 million for research and launches social inclusion initiatives The Instituto Federal de São Paulo (IFSP) has secured R$ 10 million for food technology research, opened consultations for inclusive admissions policies, and released Portuguese proficiency results for refugees 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palmeira-doeste-grape-research-leads-to-new-book ### 2026-09-02: Brazil educational institutions announce new courses and funding Brazilian educational institutions, including IFSP, UERJ, and UEG, have announced various opportunities ranging from free language and technical courses to medical school admissions and research funding. 27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ifsp-campus-suzano-announces-free-logistics-specialization ### 2026-08-31: IFSP holds strategic meetings and distributes 165 teaching vacancies The Instituto Federal de São Paulo (IFSP) held strategic management meetings in Itapetininga and announced the distribution of 165 new teaching vacancies across its campuses. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/federal-institute-of-so-paulo-holds-strategic-management-meetings ### 2026-08-21: IFSP opens 64 international mobility vacancies in four countries The Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP) is offering 64 international mobility vacancies for undergraduate students in Portugal, Mexico, Spain, and Chile for the first semester of 2027. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ifsp-opens-64-international-mobility-vacancies ### 2026-08-21: IFSP implements preferential processing for RSC procedures The Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP) now allows employees aged 60+, persons with disabilities, or those with serious illnesses to request priority processing for RSC procedures. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ifsp-implements-preferential-processing-for-rsc-procedures --- Cite as: Federal Institute of São Paulo institutional updates. 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