Cat - Centro de Apoio ao Trabalho

What Cat - Centro de Apoio ao Trabalho does

CAT - Centro de Apoio ao Trabalho is a privately held, micro-scale vocational training and employment-placement business headquartered at Rua Nestor Sampaio, 21 in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil. The company operates two complementary lines of business: (1) 'Cursos Profissionalizantes' — in-person professional training courses that simplify complex technical concepts into practical activities, with equipment and dedicated instructors provided; and (2) 'Agência de Empregos' — an employment agency connecting qualified workers with small companies and larger organizations seeking to hire or build project-specific teams. A special promotional bundle offers three courses for R$250.00, paid via credit or debit card, with services delivered only by appointment.

The business runs with approximately 17 employees and no proprietary technology. Its online presence is operated through the third-party UENI e-commerce platform, supplemented by a Google Maps local listing that drives organic discovery in the Aracaju metropolitan area. All service delivery is in-person at the single Aracaju location, and acquisition channels are limited to Google local search, the UENI-hosted website, and word-of-mouth (evidenced by 12 customer reviews spanning February 2021 to July 2025).

Revenue is generated through one-time course fees for training and, presumably, placement-related fees for employment services. The customer base is split between individual job seekers paying for training and small-to-large organizations hiring through the agency. The company is independently owned with no disclosed parent, institutional investor, or venture backing, and no patents, certifications, partnerships, or regulatory actions are on record. Its operating geography is strictly Aracaju and Greater Aracaju, with no disclosed international or multi-state footprint.

Name

Cat - Centro de Apoio ao Trabalho

Legal name

CAT - Centro de Apoio ao Trabalho

Website

https://cat-centro-de-apoio-ao-trabalho.ueniweb.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CAT - Centro de Apoio ao Trabalho is a privately held vocational training school and employment agency in Aracaju, Brazil, delivering in-person professional courses and job-placement services to local job seekers and small-to-large employer clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAAKAD

Interviewing & Selection Skills (Behavioral, Technical, Assessment Centers)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Career Readiness & Employability Skills (Resume, Interview, Workplace Skills)

SECONDARYBPADAEAC

Institutional Capacity Building & Training (Workforce/Systems Strengthening)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance

SECONDARYEDALABAG

Experiential Learning & Internships/Co-ops

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Academic Advising, Career Services & Student Success

Keywords

• Vocational training courses
• Employment agency services
• Professional development
• Workforce training
• Job placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aracaju

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Courses: One-time payment for professional training courses. The company offers a promotional bundle: 3 courses for R$250.00. Courses are designed to simplify complex concepts into accessible, practical activities for students.
2. Employment Agency Services: Job placement and employment agency services connecting qualified workers with companies seeking employees. Revenue likely generated through placement fees or service charges for matching job seekers with employers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CAT - Centro de Apoio ao Trabalho is a vocational training center and employment agency based in Aracaju, Brazil. The company offers professional training courses (Cursos Profissionalizantes) designed to simplify complex technical concepts into accessible, practical activities, and operates an employment agency (Agência de Empregos) that connects qualified workers with small and large organizations seeking to hire staff or build project-specific teams.

Product overview

CAT - Centro de Apoio ao Trabalho is a professional training school and employment agency based in Aracaju, Brazil. The company offers two core services: professional training courses (Cursos Profissionalizantes) designed to make technical concepts accessible and practical, and an employment agency (Agência de Empregos) that connects qualified workers with employers. A special promotional offer bundles three courses for R$250.00. The organization emphasizes quality equipment and dedicated instructors to help students develop their technical capabilities and achieve career success.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cursos Profissionalizantes (Professional Training Courses) Quality professional training courses offered in Aracaju, designed to simplify difficult technical concepts into accessible and practical activities. The company provides all necessary equipment and dedicated instructors to help students develop their technical capabilities for career success.
• Agência de Empregos (Employment Agency) Employment agency service that connects qualified workers with small businesses and large organizations seeking to hire employees or build new teams for specific projects. The service focuses on creating strong client relationships and open communication to ensure satisfaction.
• Combo 3 Cursos (3-Course Bundle) Special promotional bundle offering three professional training courses for R$250.00, enabling students to access multiple professional training programs at a discounted bundle rate.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves2 records

Broad incumbents

• CIEE (Centro de Integração Empresa-Escola): Brazil's leading nonprofit focused on connecting young people with internships and entry-level employment opportunities through training programs. CIEE operates across Brazil including the Northeast region. It overlaps with CAT's employment agency and youth-focused training positioning, though at national scale and with strong institutional backing.
• Catho Online: One of Brazil's largest online employment marketplaces connecting job seekers with employers across all sectors. Catho competes directly with CAT's Agência de Empregos service but operates as a national digital platform rather than a localized in-person agency. It is comparable on the employer-candidate matching business model.
• SENAC (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Comercial): Brazil's largest private vocational and professional training network, operated by the commercial sector's Sistema S. SENAC offers technical and professional courses across all states including Sergipe. It is a broad incumbent providing overlapping vocational training services to a similar customer base, but at a national scale and with significantly higher price points than CAT.
• InfoJobs (Brazil): Major Brazilian online job board operated by Grupo Dasa/Grupo Vagas. Comparable to CAT's employment agency function as a digital job-matching platform, though operating nationally and without the in-person vocational training component that differentiates CAT's integrated model.
• Instituto Federal de Sergipe (IFS): Federal public education institution offering free technical and vocational courses across multiple campuses in Sergipe including Aracaju. IFS is a key competitor for CAT because it offers similar technical training at no cost, though it operates as a formal education institution rather than a private employment-focused provider.
• SENAI (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial): Brazil's national industrial vocational training network focused on manufacturing, technical, and industrial skills. SENAI operates in Aracaju and across Brazil, offering free or subsidized technical courses. Comparable to CAT as a vocational training provider targeting employability in Sergipe, but with industrial specialization and government-backed funding.

Others

• Indeed Brasil: Global online job search platform with strong Brazilian market presence. Comparable as an employment-matching service but operates purely as a digital marketplace without the vocational training and in-person placement services that CAT bundles into its integrated model.

Direct peers

• CIEE Aracaju (regional office): The Aracaju regional office of CIEE directly competes with CAT in the same local market for entry-level employment placement and youth training services. Both serve job seekers and employers in Aracaju and Greater Aracaju, making the regional CIEE office the most direct geographic peer for CAT's employment agency business.

Regional players

• IEDA - Instituto Embelleze: Brazilian vocational training franchise specializing in beauty, aesthetics, and wellness courses with locations across multiple states. Comparable to CAT as a private vocational training operator targeting entry-level professional certification, though typically focused on beauty niches rather than general technical/industrial skills.
• Microcamp: Brazilian vocational training franchise focused on technology, computer, and administrative skills. Comparable to CAT as a private professional training operator with multi-city presence in Brazil. Like CAT, it targets job seekers seeking entry-level technical certifications, though with a heavier focus on IT/computing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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