Vocational Training for Young People in Brazil

Management Change - April/2025

We are pleased to announce an important transition in the management of Dream Learn Work. After a period of dedication, impact, and valuable contributions, Crislaine has stepped down from her position as General Manager of the organization. We are deeply grateful to Crislaine for her commitment, dedication, and humanized vision, which have left a positive mark on DLW’s journey and on everyone who was a part of it during her management.

With great enthusiasm, we announce the arrival of Mikkel, who has taken on the role of the new General Manager of Dream Learn Work. Mikkel brings with him solid experience in managing social projects, as well as a strong commitment to the organization's mission. His background, combined with a strategic and locally-sensitive vision, will undoubtedly contribute to a new phase of growth, innovation, and impact.

This transition marks not only a change in leadership but also the continuation of our purpose: to build bridges between young people in situations of vulnerability and real opportunities for personal and professional development. We remain confident that, with the support of our network of partners and supporters, this new cycle will be full of achievements, learning, and positive transformations.

Karanba Recruitment - April 26, 2025

This was a great opportunity to understand other realities, with new challenges and dreams. We at DLW are actively working to achieve the professional and educational goals of every young person we support. On the morning of April 26th, during a recruitment event at the Karanba Social Institute in the city of São Gonçalo, we had the honor of introducing Dream Learn Work to young dreamers who need support to achieve their goals.

Events in Partnership with NBCC - April 28, 2025 & May 16, 2025

We had the privilege of having two talented young people participate in prominent events organized by the NBCC - Norwegian Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in partnership with renowned institutions. These experiences provided our youth with the opportunity to enhance their communication skills by welcoming and interacting with various partner companies. These meetings are essential for us to understand the current global economic landscape, promoting valuable learning and establishing meaningful connections.

Participation in Web Summit (Invited by Senac) - April 30, 2025

It was a great honor for our new General Manager, Mikkel, to receive a wonderful invitation from our partner Senac to attend one day of the Web Summit, one of the largest technology and innovation events in the world. The conference brings together CEOs of tech companies, growing startups, investors, and decision-makers to discuss the next technological advancements.

Out & Equal Brazil Forum - May 8, 2025

May was a month full of strategic events related to sustainability and people management. Mikkel was able to bring the Dream Learn Work brand and story to one of the largest diversity and inclusion events in Latin America, the Out & Equal Brazil Forum, promoting our work to an audience full of corporate leaders and representatives.

National ESG Congress - May 15, 2025

The following week, Mikkel also spoke at the National ESG Congress, this time elevating the name of Dream Learn Work on an extremely important stage for the topic of sustainability in the country. He reinforced the fundamental role that Dream Learn Work plays in the productive inclusion of young Brazilians who come from a context of socioeconomic vulnerability.

Dom Cipriano Recruitment - May 14, 2025

On this day, we had the chance to meet the young participants who graduated from Dom Cipriano School and are now part of the "Wings to Fly" Project developed by the same institution. The school provides quality education for children who, after reaching a certain age and completing their basic education at the institution, join the "Wings to Fly" Project, which supports young people in entering the job market. It was a magical moment, with many young people who were focused and determined about what they wanted to achieve in their future.

Event at the Norwegian Church - May 17, 2025

We were able to strengthen ties with the Norwegian community living in Rio de Janeiro and also advance the employability of two young women, who were invited by the Norwegian Church to provide support at the event organized to celebrate Norway Day. The young women gained knowledge and resources to continue investing in their own careers, and Dream Learn Work was very well represented.

New Challenges, New Achievements! - May/2025

It is with great satisfaction that we announce two significant promotions on our team:

• Alecsander takes on the role of Project Analyst.
• Sara is promoted to Project Assistant.

These changes reflect the commitment, dedication, and professionalism that both have demonstrated throughout their time with us. We are confident that in this new phase, Alecsander and Sara will continue to contribute exceptionally to the success of our projects. Congratulations to both on this well-deserved achievement! May this new chapter be filled with learning and accomplishments.

Visit to Projeto Grael - May 20, 2025

After some time apart, Dream Learn Work had the opportunity to visit Projeto Grael and understand the methodologies applied to the project's participants. It was an afternoon of great learning where we resumed the partnership between the two institutions. Projeto Grael offers learning activities to children, adolescents, and young adults with a focus on teaching sports such as sailing, swimming, and canoeing, in addition to strengthening the employability and environmental education of the young people supported by the organization.

RH Rio - May 28, 2025

RH Rio is the largest Human Resources congress in Rio de Janeiro. The congress brings together specialists, people managers, and team leaders for two days of intense knowledge exchange, experience sharing, and valuable connections. This year, Mikkel, Dream Learn Work's General Manager, attended the event to learn good management practices, collect contacts of companies that offer English classes so we can provide this knowledge to the young people we support, and also connect with companies in Rio that can support our project.

Meeting with Senac - May 29, 2025

Dream Learn Work is honored to strengthen its partnership with Senac once again! We recently participated in a productive meeting with the Senac team, reinforcing our joint commitment to expand educational opportunities for young people. The meeting was a valuable space for exchanging ideas, where we discussed alternatives and solutions that can promote access to high-quality courses, carefully designed to boost the personal and professional development of our participants.

In addition to promoting the alignment of goals, this approach renewed the ties of a solid and lasting partnership. Together, Dream Learn Work and Senac continue side by side, building paths for a future with more opportunities and inclusion.

Visit to NGO Raízes de Gericinó - May 30, 2025

To end the month of May, we visited the NGO Raízes de Gericinó, in the Bangu neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. The NGO was founded by immigrants from Maranhão who wanted to preserve and pass on the culture of the arraiais (folk festivals) and boi bumbá in the region, in addition to organizing community-strengthening activities, such as training and courses for young people and women entrepreneurs. We visited the Raízes de Gericinó headquarters and discussed starting a partnership with Dream Learn Work so that we could begin supporting young people from the area.

Rystad Rio Energy - June 4, 2025

At the beginning of June, we were invited by our partner company Rystad to help organize the Rystad Rio Energy, a major congress held at the Fairmont hotel in Copacabana. At the event, we were able to connect with various organizations in the energy sector and strengthen Rystad's relationship with the third sector through its partnership with Dream Learn Work.

Visit to NGO Favela Radical - June 10, 2025

We have started a new partnership with the NGO Favela Radical, located in Morro do Turano. The Favela Radical Institute is the only non-profit social organization in the world dedicated to radical sports, expanding opportunities for young people from the periphery by providing access to activities like skateboarding, surfing, and climbing, as well as resources focused on personal and professional development. With this partnership, we will be able to recruit young people supported by the NGO to also receive the career boost offered by Dream Learn Work with free professional courses.