Bolsa Futuro reaches milestone of 500 certificates.
Governor Marconi Perillo is participating today in the ceremony celebrating the delivery of half a million Bolsa Futuro certificates; the professional qualification program allocated 200 places for beneficiaries of programs such as Bolsa Família, Renda Cidadã, and children from lower-income families; "In addition to promoting social mobility through professional qualification, Bolsa Futuro guarantees the necessary workforce for Goiás to continue growing above the national average," says the Secretary of Science and Technology, Mauro Faiad.
Goiás247 - Governor Marconi Perillo will participate this Wednesday, at 14 pm, in the Mauro Borges Auditorium, Pedro Ludovico Palace, in the ceremony celebrating the delivery of half a million certificates from the Bolsa Futuro Program.
According to the Secretary of Science, Technology and Innovation (Sectec), Mauro Faiad, "the government conceived and implemented the largest state professional qualification program in the country, prioritizing those from Goiás with lower purchasing power."
The secretary points out that 200 places were filled by beneficiaries of programs such as Bolsa Família and Renda Cidadã, as well as children from lower-income families. In addition to free courses, they receive a monthly stipend of R$75 during their studies.
Another 300 places in the Bolsa Futuro program were allocated to all residents of Goiás, regardless of income level. In this case, there is no financial transfer of R$ 75, but the courses are completely free.
In total, 80 courses are offered to meet the demands of all productive sectors. Depending on the option, the course load can reach 1.300 hours.
To support qualification, Secretary Mauro Faiad notes that the government is building a modern Professional Education Network comprised of 16 Technological Institutes (Itegos), large regional structures focused on technical and professional education, including higher education. Linked to the Itegos are 120 Technological Colleges (Cotecs), present in 95 municipalities.
Mauro Faiad also mentions that, in partnership with the federal government, five Standard 1.200 Schools are being built in the Northwest Region of Goiânia, Aparecida de Goiânia, Santo Antônio do Descoberto, Mineiros, and Valparaíso.
Each unit has an average investment of R$ 8,5 million. It includes 12 classrooms, six basic laboratories, an auditorium, a library, an open-air theater, a cafeteria, a common area, a complete multi-sports court, and two large specialized laboratories. The government is also a major provider of Pronatec courses in the state.
“In addition to promoting social mobility through professional training, the Bolsa Futuro program guarantees the necessary workforce for Goiás to continue growing above the national average,” says Mauro.