FUNDEC- Fundação de Apoio à Escola Técnica, Ciência, Tecnologia, Esporte, Lazer, Cultura...

What FUNDEC- Fundação de Apoio à Escola Técnica, Ciência, Tecnologia, Esporte, Lazer, Cultura... does

FUNDEC is a municipal public foundation (Fundação) of the Prefeitura de Duque de Caxias in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, dedicated to free professional qualification, technical education, and social-policy programs. It operates 48 teaching centers distributed across all four districts of the municipality, offering more than 100 distinct courses spanning professional qualification (hairdressing, beauty, administrative assistance, nursing aide, welding, electrical installation), technical education (Técnico em Enfermagem), Cisco NetAcad-accredited technology tracks (networking, cybersecurity, IoT, Python), music (Polo de Música Ricardo Eugênio Boechat), industrial trades (Polo da Indústria), language instruction, and preparatory courses for technical-school and military entrance exams. The institution uses a lottery-based (sorteio eletrônico) admission system and delivers content through partnerships with Cisco, SENAI-RJ, IFRJ, FAETEC, CEFET, Colégio Pedro II, CEDERJ, FINEP, SEBRAE, and Instituto Zeca Pagodinho.

Its business model is non-commercial: all courses are provided at zero cost to residents, funded primarily through municipal government appropriations with supplemental federal program transfers (notably Programa Mulheres Mil, which includes a R$100/month bolsa-auxílio for women in social vulnerability) and partnership-based course delivery that brings infrastructure and curriculum content to FUNDEC at no cost. Customer segments include the general population of Duque de Caxias, women in social vulnerability (via Mulheres Mil), people with disabilities (inclusive programs across multiple polos), students preparing for military and technical-school entrance exams, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Specialized units target cohort-specific needs: the Polo de Música serves students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the Polo da Indústria trains elevator installers and electricians, and the ASSECAMPE center delivers a 300-hour petrochemical operator course.

The foundation is governed by a president (currently Professora Roseli Duarte, succeeding Joílson Cardoso) under the administration of Mayor Netinho Reis, with a vice-president (Denise Massad) and a small leadership team spanning communications and pedagogy. The organization operates with approximately 75 employees and is structurally a public instrument of social policy rather than a commercial enterprise, with no private shareholders, venture funding, or capital-raising activities disclosed. Recent expansion activity (Cisco partnership in March 2026, Mulheres Mil Baixada launch in January 2026, facility reinaugurations in November 2025, and the Edital 2026.2 cycle offering 17,135+ free vagas) indicates active scaling of program breadth and physical capacity.

Name

FUNDEC- Fundação de Apoio à Escola Técnica, Ciência, Tecnologia, Esporte, Lazer, Cultura...

Legal name

FUNDEC - Fundação de Apoio à Escola Técnica, Ciência, Tecnologia, Esporte, Lazer, Cultura e Políticas Sociais de Duque de Caxias - RJ

Website

https://fundec.rj.gov.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FUNDEC is a municipal public foundation in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, operating 48 teaching centers that deliver free professional qualification, technical, technology (Cisco NetAcad), music, and preparatory courses to residents, including targeted programs for women in social vulnerability (Mulheres Mil) and people with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Professional Training

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Aid Administration & Packaging (EDALAJAA)

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• Professional qualification courses
• Technical training programs
• Public education foundation
• Social inclusion training

Headquarters

HQ city

Duque de Caxias

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Municipal Government Funding: FUNDEC operates as a public foundation funded by the Municipality of Duque de Caxias. All courses and services are provided completely free of charge to citizens. The foundation also receives support from federal government programs such as Mulheres Mil, which provides monthly financial aid (bolsa-auxílio of R$100) to program participants.
2. Partnership-based Course Delivery: Courses are delivered through partnerships with technology companies like Cisco (NetAcad), educational institutions (CEDERJ, IFRJ, FAETEC, SENAI-RJ), and other government programs, providing infrastructure and content at no cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FUNDEC delivers free professional qualification, technical, and preparatory courses to residents of Duque de Caxias and the surrounding Baixada Fluminense region through 48 teaching centers. Offerings span beauty trades, healthcare (Técnico em Enfermagem), industrial trades (welding, refrigeration, electrical), technology via Cisco Networking Academy, music, languages, entrepreneurship, and preparatory courses for technical schools and military entrance exams. Admission uses a transparent electronic lottery (sorteio eletrônico) system, and vulnerable populations receive monthly bolsa-auxílio support.

Product overview

FUNDEC operates as a unified multi-module educational platform offering free professional qualification, technical training, and preparatory courses across 48 teaching centers in Duque de Caxias. The core offering comprises professional qualification courses (cabeleireiro, auxiliar administrativo, nursing aide, beauty services), technical programs (Técnico em Enfermagem), Cisco NetAcad technology courses, the Mulheres Mil social inclusion program, specialized poles (Música, Indústria, Beleza), language instruction, and exam preparation programs. All offerings are delivered through a lottery-based admission system with scholarship support for targeted populations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cursos de Qualificação Profissional
• Curso Técnico em Enfermagem (Pós-Médio)
• Cursos Preparatórios
• Academia FUNDEC/Cisco (NetAcad)
• Programa Mulheres Mil Baixada
• Polo de Música Ricardo Eugênio Boechat
• Polo da Indústria
• Polo da Beleza Casa Tenório Cavalcanti
• Cursos de Idiomas
• Curso de Operador Petroquímico
• Escola de Marcenaria Renovart
• Instituto Zeca Pagodinho (Fashion and Design Unit)

Quantifiable outcome

• 405 women graduated from Mulheres Mil program in July 2026 across 14 professional areas with R$100 monthly bolsa-auxílio during training
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad)coreTechnology or Integration · 10 March 2026Strategic technology partnership providing 120,000 free technology course vacancies through Cisco's global online learning platform. Courses include networking, programming, cybersecurity, IoT, and digital transformation, with globally recognized certifications.
• SEBRAE (Serviço Brasileiro de Apoio às Micro e Pequenas Empresas)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing dialogue to establish cooperation for integrating entrepreneurship content into professional qualification courses, aiming to strengthen student employability through business development skills.
• CEDERJ (Consórcio Educação a Distância)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for providing higher education and technical courses through distance learning methodology, with dedicated teaching units at 25 de Agosto location.
• IFRJ (Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership providing access to IFRJ technical courses through FUNDEC's selection process, including courses in plastics, petroleum and gas, and work safety.
• FAETEC (Fundação de Apoio à Escola Técnica do Estado do Rio de Janeiro)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for providing access to FAETEC technical courses through FUNDEC's registration system.
• SENAI-RJ (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Edita 012/2025 for professional qualification courses in industrial trades, combining SENAI's technical expertise with FUNDEC's regional reach.
• CEFET (Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreparatory courses align students for CEFET entrance exams, with FUNDEC serving as preparation pathway to federal technical education.
• Governo Federal - Programa Mulheres MilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal government program in partnership with FUNDEC offering 600+ free professional qualification vacancies for women in social vulnerability situations, with R$100 monthly bolsa-auxílio support.
• Instituto Zeca PagodinhomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the samba singer Zeca Pagodinho's institute in Xerém for fashion and design courses, combining cultural identity with professional qualification.
• Escola de Marcenaria RenovartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for specialized carpentry courses offering 60 free vacancies in carpenter and custom furniture maker training.
• Colégio Pedro IIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFUNDEC prepares students for College Pedro II entrance exams, serving as a preparatory pathway to this prestigious federal educational institution.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SEST SENAT: Transport-sector social service offering free professional qualification for transport workers. Comparable to FUNDEC as a sector-organized free vocational provider with distributed teaching centers and industry-aligned curricula.
• FAETEC (Fundação de Apoio à Escola Técnica do Estado do Rio de Janeiro): Rio de Janeiro state technical education foundation offering free technical and qualification courses. FUNDEC has a formal channel partnership with FAETEC; comparable in mission, free pricing, and technical-course portfolio at a broader state level.
• Fundação Bradesco: Corporate foundation offering free professional qualification courses across Brazil via its own schools and online platform (Escola Virtual). Comparable to FUNDEC in operating as a foundation providing free vocational training with multi-state reach.
• SENAI (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial): Brazil's national industrial apprenticeship service providing free professional qualification in industrial trades. Directly comparable to FUNDEC's Polo da Indústria, Operador Petroquímico, and SENAI-RJ partnership courses, with similar vocational mission but a national rather than municipal footprint.
• IFRJ (Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro): Federal network of technical and higher-education institutes offering free technical courses. FUNDEC has a strategic partnership with IFRJ and shares the same free, public-vocation model with a focus on technical education in chemistry, petroleum, and workplace safety.
• SESI (Serviço Social da Indústria): Industry-federation-affiliated education and social programs offering courses, health, and cultural programs to workers and communities. Comparable to FUNDEC's integrated approach combining vocational training with social inclusion (Mulheres Mil, PCD programs).
• CEDERJ (Consórcio Educação a Distância): Rio de Janeiro public distance-learning consortium offering free higher-education and technical courses. FUNDEC has a core partnership with CEDERJ; directly comparable in delivering free public technical education through structured partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• PRONATEC (Programa Nacional de Acesso ao Ensino Técnico e Emprego): Federal government program offering free technical and vocational courses through partnerships with the federal network (SENAIs, IFRJs, etc.). Comparable broad public-vocational mission at national scale; FUNDEC's Mulheres Mil and Cisco programs operate in the same policy space.

Emerging players

• Centro de Integração Empresa-Escola (CIEE): Brazilian non-profit focused on youth internships and entry-level professional qualification. Comparable to FUNDEC in connecting low-income youth to first employment through training and employer intermediation, with broader geographic reach but narrower course portfolio.
• Instituto Unibanco: Foundation focused on education innovation and youth professional qualification in underserved Brazilian regions. Comparable to FUNDEC in targeting vulnerable populations with free professional training, but operates through grants to public school systems rather than direct course delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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