By Gabriela Perondi | Institutional Development Analyst
Instituto Reciclar's Educational Program youth enrolled in vocational courses share their study routines with the students who will begin their technical training in 2027.
On September 18, Instituto Reciclar hosted the 2026 Experience Exchange Fair. Held in both the morning and afternoon, the event aimed to introduce first-year students to the vocational cource options available to them as they move into the second year of training at Instituto Reciclar.
To make this possible, second-year students in the Educational Program, who are already enrolled in technical cources at leading vocational institutions in São Paulo, set up booths to share their experiences. They talked about their study routines, what they have learned so far and offered practical tips on how Instituto Recclar supports them throughout this stage of their education.
This interaction broadens first-year students' horizons and helps them choose a vocational course that aligns with their skills and Life Project. The final months of the year will be dedicated to preparing the admission processes of technical schools.
Sophia, a second-year student enrolled in the IT course at Senac, shared that last year's Fair helped her decide to pursue a career in technology.
"Last year's Fair was important because it helped me learn more about the different courses before making a choice. I still wasn't sure what I wanted to do, but when I learned more about IT, and saw that there were subjects that really interested me, I started considering a career in the field. Now, seeing everything I have learned in the course, I think it was a choice that suits me really well", she explains.
Returning to Instituto Reciclar for the Fair is also a way for students to give back by sharing what they have learned and passing on the knowledge they are gaining through their technical training. "What I enjoyed most was being able to talk to the first-year students, answer their questions and show them a little of what the IT course is like in practice", the student says.
Iara, a first-year student, says that participating in the Fair helped her consolidate the career path she wants to pursue. "The Experience Exchange Fair opened doors for me to learn more about vocational courses and the job market. The students who presented the courses were communicative and empathetic and they helped us understand what it is like to manage the routine, with a welcoming perspective for those who have not yet started a vocational course. I have already been considering a career in healthcare and the Fair motivated me to continue pursuing this path. I was especially interested in the Clinical Analysis course", she says.
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By Gabriela Perondi | Institutional Development Intern
By Gabriela Perondi | Institutional Development Intern
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