Vocational training programs in Brazil

Municipalities across Brazil continue to implement various free vocational training and professional development programs to support job market entry and entrepreneurship. Regional initiatives include specialized workshops in Atibaia focused on food education and waste reduction, as well as mobile training units in Guarulhos providing courses in technology, automotive maintenance, and elderly care. Other local efforts include bakery training in Ribeirão Pires, handicraft courses in Altamira, and educational robotics workshops in Volta Redonda. In Lucas do Rio Verde, the local government has partnered with the Senac + Oportunidades program to offer specific training in customer service quality and confectionery.

Recent developments show an expansion of these opportunities through internship programs and employability fairs. In the state of São Paulo, Atibaia continues offering sustainable cooking workshops, while Guarulhos and Ribeirão Pires maintain mobile training units for technology, automotive maintenance, and baking. In Marília, the Novo Univem employability fair aims to connect students and graduates with the local job market. Corporate and academic sectors are also active, with Grupo Moura launching its 2026 internship program in Recife and Belo Jardim, and the Cidade Universitária in Macaé hosting its second internship and opportunities fair. Additionally, Brasília’s National Grape and Wine Fair is set to feature a technological ‘Arena Gamer’ to promote digital innovation, while Unilab has opened submissions for its university week. Newer initiatives include the ‘Caminho da Capacitação’ program, which deploys mobile units across the Greater São Paulo region. Employment opportunities have expanded with a job fair in Barra Mansa offering over 500 vacancies and a simplified selection process in Apucarana for 48 positions in education and health. Entrepreneurial support is also being provided through Sebrae’s digital marketing workshops in Nova Friburgo.