Senai-Dr/Ac

What Senai-Dr/Ac does

SENAI DR/AC (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial - Departamento Regional do Acre) is the Acre state regional department of Brazil's national industrial vocational training network, operating as a private non-profit institution under the governance of FIEAC (Federação das Indústrias do Estado do Acre) and nationally coordinated by CNI (Confederação Nacional da Indústria). The Acre unit delivers professional qualification, technical education, industrial apprenticeship, and technology services to three primary constituencies: young learners aged 14-24 entering the workforce through industrial apprenticeship programs mandated by Brazilian law 10.097/2000, industrial workers seeking certification and upskilling, and corporate clients requiring customized workforce development. The institution also operates social inclusion programs targeting women, adolescents in socioeducational measures, and other vulnerable populations in partnership with state and municipal agencies.

The product portfolio centers on Escola SENAI Cel. Auton Furtado as the primary training facility, supplemented by SENAI Hub Inovação e Tecnologia (inaugurated June 2025) for R&D, prototyping, 3D printing, and Industry 4.0 services, and the Unidade Integrada SESI/SENAI no Juruá in Cruzeiro do Sul. Technical infrastructure includes specialized industrial laboratories, an Industry 4.0 laboratory demonstrating connected systems and automation, and the NAI generative AI platform built on Google Cloud for conversational career guidance. Distance learning is delivered through SENAI's national e-learning platform, complemented by mobile training units reaching underserved municipalities across Acre state. Specialized technology networks span metrology, design, and environmental compliance services. The institution is ISO 9001:2015 certified and tracks graduate outcomes dating back to 2002.

Revenue is generated through four streams: mandatory 1% industry payroll contributions (the primary funding base), paid professional qualification courses (R$ 350-R$ 950 with installment and discount options), government contracts with state and municipal agencies for free public training programs, and customized corporate training partnerships. Distribution occurs through three physical facilities in Rio Branco, the Cruzeiro do Sul unit, on-site corporate training, distance learning, and mobile programs. The institution reports outcome metrics of 86.7% graduate employability within one year, 90% employer preference for SENAI graduates, and a 22.2% average salary uplift post-training, positioning it as the dominant industrial vocational training provider in Acre.

Name

Senai-Dr/Ac

Legal name

Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial - SENAI DR/AC

Website

https://senaiac.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SENAI DR/AC is the Acre regional department of Brazil's national industrial vocational training system, delivering professional qualification, technical education, apprenticeship programs, and Industry 4.0 technology services to industrial companies, government partners, and individual learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Industrial Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Industrial apprenticeship programs
• Professional qualification courses
• Technical secondary education
• Workforce development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio Branco, Acre

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mandatory Industry Contributions: Brazilian law requires industries to contribute 1% of payroll to SENAI. This constitutes the primary funding mechanism for the institution's operations and course offerings.
2. Fee-for-Service Training: Revenue generated from paid courses, particularly professional qualification programs with specific fees (e.g., R$ 350 for motorcycle mechanics, R$ 950 for electrical distribution).
3. Government Contracts: Partnerships with state and municipal governments for public training programs, such as courses offered through the Agência de Negócios do Acre and various secretariats.
4. Corporate Training Partnerships: Customized training programs for companies, often subsidized or fully funded by partner enterprises, including apprenticeship programs and continuing education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SENAI DR/AC is a private non-profit vocational education institution that delivers industrial training, professional qualification courses, technical secondary education, and industrial apprenticeship programs in the state of Acre, Brazil. Its offerings also include technology consulting, R&D services, innovation support, and specialized technical services for industries. The institution is funded primarily by mandatory 1% payroll contributions from Brazilian industries under the Sistema S framework, and serves both corporate clients (industries and government agencies) and individual learners through physical training centers, distance learning, and on-site corporate programs.

Product overview

SENAI DR/AC operates as a unified vocational education platform consisting of Escola SENAI as the core offering, supplemented by specialized modules including the SENAI Hub Inovação e Tecnologia for industry consulting, NAI for AI-powered career guidance, and EaD for distance learning. The institution also maintains integrated units with SESI to deliver comprehensive education services across Acre state.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Escola SENAI (Industrial Vocational Training School)
• Inicia\u00e7\u00e3o Profissional (Professional Initiation Courses)
• Qualifica\u00e7\u00e3o Profissional (Professional Qualification Courses) Industry-recognized qualification courses spanning trades including motorcycle mechanics (R$ 350), distribution electrician (R$ 950), industrial electrician 4.0 (free), residential and building electrician 4.0 (free), computer operator (free), and other industrial specializations, targeted at workers and individuals seeking certification.
• Aprendizagem Industrial (Industrial Apprenticeship Program) Apprenticeship program for adolescents and young adults aged 14\u201324 mandated by Brazilian law 10.097/2000, combining theoretical learning at SENAI with practical on-the-job training in partner companies such as Dom Porquito, Acreaves, and Correios.
• T\u00e9cnico de N\u00edvel M\u00e9dio (Mid-Level Technical Education) Full technical secondary education programs integrated with the Novo Ensino M\u00e9dio public school framework, providing industry-aligned technical credentials to secondary-level students.
• Educa\u00e7\u00e3o a Dist\u00e2ncia (Distance Learning) Online/distance vocational and technical courses delivered through SENAI's national e-learning platform, enabling flexible access to professional education across the state of Acre.
• SENAI Hub Inova\u00e7\u00e3o e Tecnologia (Innovation and Technology Hub) Innovation and technology center providing customized consulting solutions in education, technology, and innovation for companies, industries, and startups. Includes smart agriculture demonstrations, virtual reality experiences, prototyping, 3D printing, and Industry 4.0 laboratories.
• Consultoria em Tecnologia (Technology Consulting) Technology advisory services providing specialized technical assistance, innovation consulting, and productivity improvement support to industrial clients, including innovation training for consultants and E-Nova award programs with partners such as Energisa Acre.
• Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Inova\u00e7\u00e3o Tecnol\u00f3gica (R&D and Innovation Services) Research, development, and technological innovation services delivered through the SENAI technology institutes and Hub, including prototyping, applied research projects for industrial clients, and BNDES-funded initiatives such as Smart Factory programs.
• Servi\u00e7os T\u00e9cnicos Especializados (Specialized Technical Services) Specialized technical services including metrology, calibration, standardization, environmental compliance, eco-efficiency, and design services delivered through Rede SENAI de Metrologia, Rede SENAI de Meio Ambiente, and Rede SENAI de Design.
• NAI - N\u00facleo de Intelig\u00eancia Artificial (AI Career Guidance Platform) Free AI-powered career guidance platform using generative AI built on Google Cloud infrastructure to help users explore professions, courses, and career development paths through interactive conversational text-based interactions.
• Desafio Ind\u00fastria Digital (Digital Industry Challenge) Program launched in 2025 to support industry digital transformation through technology initiatives and innovation challenges aimed at students and industry professionals in the state of Acre.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86.7% of technical course graduates find employment within one year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major, flagship and core.

• Prefeitura de Rio BrancomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2026Partnership through the 'Mulher com Dignidade' (Woman with Dignity) program providing industrial sewing training to women, including those with disabilities, for social inclusion and economic empowerment.
• TJAC - Tribunal de Justiça do AcreflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Award-winning partnership for the 'Pedalando Novos Tempos' project providing bicycle mechanic training to adolescents in socioeducational measures. The project won the CNJ's Prêmio Prioridade Absoluta in 2024.
• FIEAC - Federação das Indústrias do Estado do AcrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization overseeing SENAI DR/AC along with SESI and IEL. FIEAC represents industrial interests in Acre and provides governance and strategic direction for all Sistema FIEAC institutions.
• SESI - Serviço Social da IndústriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated service delivery through combined SESI/SENAI units (Unidade Integrada) serving the Juruá Valley region, providing both social services and vocational training.
• CNI - Confederación Nacional da IndústriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization providing strategic direction, curriculum standards, research support (through Observatório Nacional da Indústria), and national coordination for all SENAI regional departments.
• SINCON - Sindicato das Indústrias de Confecção e Correlatas do AcremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the garment industry union to provide training and professional qualification for the clothing and apparel sector, including courses in sewing, pattern making, and production management.
• Procompi - Programa Nacional de Competitividade das Micro e Pequenas IndústriasmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCNI program in partnership with SINCON and SEBRAE to strengthen competitiveness of micro and small industries through consulting and training in management, innovation, productivity, sustainability, and digital transformation.
• SEBRAEmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship through training programs, including initiatives like 'Projeto Pão na Estrada' providing bakery and confectionery training.
• Energisa AcremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with electricity distribution company for electrical worker training, including formation of unprecedented female cohorts in electrical distribution courses and innovation programs.
• SEICT - Secretaria de Estado de Indústria, Ciência e Tecnologia do AcremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partnership for industrial development initiatives, including the 'Feito no Acre' campaign and Expoacre participation, supporting local industry promotion and workforce development.
• SEHURB - Secretaria de Estado de Habitação e UrbanismomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing free construction trades training (masonry, electrical, safety) for residents of the Cidade do Povo housing project, supporting social inclusion through skills development.
• ISE - Instituto Socioeducativo do AcremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the state socioeducational institute for the 'Pedalando Novos Tempos' project, providing vocational training to adolescents in conflict with the law.
• Agência de Negócios do Acre (Anac)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the state business agency to provide free professional qualification courses for employees of registered companies, covering areas like computing, administration, and technical trades.
• SENAI NacionalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coordination and support from SENAI's national department, providing curriculum standards, quality frameworks, research support, and strategic direction. Visit by Director-General Gustavo Leal in November 2024 highlighted ongoing collaboration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SENAC (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Comercial): Sibling Sistema S organization focused on commercial rather than industrial vocational training. Operates with similar payroll-tax funding model and nationwide footprint, competing for the same vocational training student base across Brazil.
• SENAR (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Rural): Rural counterpart of SENAI within the Sistema S, funded by agricultural payroll contributions. Comparable in structure and mission but focused on agricultural vocational training rather than industrial.
• SESI (Serviço Social da Indústria): Sister Sistema S organization providing social, health, and basic education services to industry workers and their families. Operates integrated units with SENAI (including the Juruá unit in Acre) and competes for the same Sistema S funding pool.
• Rede Federal de Educação Profissional (Institutos Federais): Brazil's federal network of technical education institutes offering free vocational and technical secondary courses nationwide, including IFAC in Acre. Competes with SENAI for technical education students and government training contracts.

Emerging players

• Microlins: Large Brazilian private vocational training franchise focused on professional courses (IT, languages, business). Competes with SENAI for fee-paying professional qualification students, especially in the R$ 350-R$ 950 price band.
• Alura: Leading Brazilian online technology and professional education platform owned by Grupo Alun. Competes with SENAI's EaD and técnico de nível médio programs, particularly for technology-focused training and certifications.

Others

• CNI (Confederação Nacional da Indústria): National parent organization of SENAI, providing strategic direction, curriculum standards, and Observatório Nacional da Indústria research support. Governs all 27 state-level SENAI departments.
• FIEAC (Federação das Indústrias do Estado do Acre): Parent organization of SENAI DR/AC and the regional federation of industries in Acre. Provides governance and strategic direction, and shares integrated service delivery through the Sistema FIEAC umbrella.

Direct peers

• SENAI São Paulo (SENAI-SP): The São Paulo regional department of SENAI, the largest and most resource-rich of the 27 SENAI regional units. Directly comparable as a state-level SENAI department offering vocational training, apprenticeship programs, and technology services under the same national CNI umbrella.
• SENAI Minas Gerais (SENAI-MG / FIEMG): Minas Gerais regional department of SENAI, operating under FIEMG. Comparable as another state-level SENAI unit offering technical education, apprenticeship programs, and industry technology services, with similar funding structure and curriculum.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/sistemafieac
• Instagraminstagram.com/sistemafieac
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/senai-dr-ac

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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