# Professional and academic programs in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/professional-and-academic-programs-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-09-08T17:10:00.000Z. Sources: 70. Developments: 8. Educational and professional development opportunities in Brazil continue to expand through various academic and vocational programs. Recent developments have seen a surge in industrial and technical training. In Pará, the Instituto Federal do Pará (IFPA) Campus Belém, in partnership with Siemens Energy and Funetec, is offering 40 free spots for an Industrial Electrician course focusing on electrical and renewable energy. In São Paulo, Embraer has opened applications for over 140 free training positions in aircraft production across Botucatu and Araraquara, specializing in mechanics, electricity, or painting. Embraer has reserved 30% of these vacancies for underrepresented groups, including women, individuals over 50, and Black or mixed-race people. Further expansion is evident in the federal institute network. IFSULDEMINAS is offering approximately 3,700 vacancies for technical and higher education programs across ten cities. Coltec UFMG has announced 180 technical course vacancies for 2027, with 50% reserved for public school students. The Federal Institute of Mato Grosso (IFMT) is providing distance learning opportunities in Internet Systems Technology via the Open University of Brazil, alongside 185 vacancies at its Cáceres campus. Additionally, IFMG Campus Arcos in Minas Gerais is offering 150 vacancies for short-term training in administrative and mechanical drafting roles. These updates follow previous initiatives involving the PGFN, TJGO, and various internship programs in the public sector, as well as large-scale technical openings from Faetec and Senac. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Brazilian educational institutions announce new course vacancies Multiple Brazilian educational institutions, including IFSULDEMINAS, IFMT, and Coltec UFMG, have opened applications for thousands of technical and higher education vacancies. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ifmt-announces-technical-and-higher-education-vacancies-in-mato-grosso ### 2026-09-08: Industrial training programs announced by Embraer and IFPA in Brazil Embraer and IFPA are offering free vocational training in Brazil, providing over 180 spots in aircraft production and industrial electricity to boost local workforce skills. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/industrial-training-programs-announced-by-embraer-and-ifpa-in-brazil ### 2026-09-04: Educational institutions in Brazil offer free technical training Faetec is offering over 12,000 free technical course vacancies in Rio de Janeiro, while Senac has opened 48 specialized nursing training spots in Brasiléia, Acre. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/educational-institutions-in-brazil-offer-free-technical-training ### 2026-09-04: Public Ministries in Brazil announce internship selection updates The MPF has rescheduled its online internship exams to September 13 following technical issues, while the MP-BA has opened applications for postgraduate legal internships in Bahia. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/public-ministries-in-brazil-announce-internship-selection-updates ### 2026-09-02: Prouni releases 2026 second-semester waiting list results Prouni has released the 2026 second-semester waiting list results. Selected candidates must submit required documentation to their chosen private institutions by September 14 to secure their scholarships. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-announces-various-free-educational-and-vocational-training-opportunities ### 2026-08-30: Brazil announces thousands of internships and technical course vacancies Multiple Brazilian institutions, including CIEE, IFPB, and Sesc, have announced thousands of vacancies for internships, free technical courses, and professional jobs across various states. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/if-baiano-opens-registration-for-1875-free-technical-courses ### 2026-08-17: Brazil internship vacancies announced in Pará, Amazonas, and Tocantins Multiple internship opportunities are available across Brazil, including nearly 100 vacancies in Pará, 90 in Amazonas, 50 in Tocantins, and 117 for inclusive education in Santo André. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-internship-programs-announce-thousands-of-new-student-vacancies ### 2026-08-11: Professional development and academic programs announced in Brazil Professional development opportunities in Brazil include IRELGOV’s free government relations mentorship program and FGV RI’s special student enrollment for its International Relations Master's program. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/professional-development-and-academic-programs-announced-in-brazil --- Cite as: Professional and academic programs in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/professional-and-academic-programs-in-brazil