The search for vocational courses in Portugal has increased since the government has announced changes in foreign law, as it is a way for immigrants to enter the country and illegal regularize, as well as training, a source of the sector said.
On social networks “The tips” multiply in order to get around the announced changes, suggesting to candidates for immigrants in Portugal to enroll in a course vocational trainingwith the duration of over 13 months in this country.
This is because it allows students to now request a residence authorization In Portugal, through studies, he stressed the head of one of the companies in the sector, heard by Lusa.
And if this is Possible for those who want to leave their country to go to live in Portugal, It is also for those who are in an irregular situation In Portugal, which can thus request the residence permit, presenting a registration in a school that teaches these courses.
In the training center, enrollment increased more than 100% in the last three monthsfrom 58 new monthly registrations to 195, the founder and pedagogical director of the institution told Lusa, Higor Cerqueira.
“Since discussions about the new law have begun, we have noticed an even more significant growth in interest in our courses. We have received dozens of daily messages through our channels – telephone, whatsapp, email and social networks – from people who want to know how they can enroll, ”he said.
Created by immigrants in Portugal And vocated mainly for this population, the Center teaches vocational training courses lasting 18 months and which cost an average of a thousand euros.
In these formations There are students from 28 nationalitiesmost of Brazil (75%), followed by Moroccan and Angolans, being the courses taught in Portuguese, but with Possibilities of English and French formations.
According to Higor Cerqueira, these students seek specific trainingin less manual areas than those who usually exercise, such as restoration, that gives them some advantage when looking for jobs.
As most sought after areas These are data analysis and information technology applied to management, digital marketing and strategic planning, with nine trainers to the universe of students.
“Our trainees can enroll in person or on WhatsApp. enroll when they are still in Brazil. As our training is certified by the General Directorate of Employment and Labor Relations, they comply with the criteria to request the visa, ”he said.
Higor Cerqueira recognizes that this is “a way to get the visa”But he highlights the importance of these immigrant communities to get a training that is an asset when looking for a job, or moving to a better.
Responsible ensures that students attend the formations And that AIMA ensures that itself, always requesting that they understand proof of the frequencies of the courses.
Lusa requested an AIMA clarification request on the use of these formations as a gateway to Portugal and whether student participation in the training is supervised, but has not been able to pay any response in a timely manner.
