Sesi-Sp

What Sesi-Sp does

SESI-SP (Serviço Social da Indústria - Departamento Regional de São Paulo) is a private autonomous social service entity (Serviço Social Autônomo) established in 1946 to deliver education, health, occupational safety, and cultural services to industrial workers and their families in São Paulo state, Brazil. It is funded primarily through a mandatory 1.5% payroll contribution collected from every industrial company in the state, under the oversight of the Tribunal de Contas da União and with budget ratified by the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance. The organization operates as the São Paulo regional department of the national SESI system and is integrated with FIESP, CIESP, and SENAI-SP under the Sistema Indústria framework. Its service portfolio spans a network of 143 education centers (Escola SESI), 54 health promotion centers, 23 cultural centers (including Teatro Popular do SESI on Avenida Paulista), 4 occupational safety centers, 1 innovation center, and 9 mobile units, reaching all 645 municipalities of São Paulo state.

SESI-SP's core products are organized into five verticals: (1) formal education from early childhood through high school (Ensino Fundamental, Médio, Educação Infantil), supplemented by Nova EJA and EJA Profissionalizante — the latter pairing basic-education completion with SENAI-SP professional certification in fields such as logistics, HR, quality inspection, and IT; (2) health promotion and occupational safety, serving 573,134 people and 8,632 companies, with 1,194,722 beneficiaries of safety programs; (3) cultural programming across theaters, art exhibitions, and Estação SESI cultural stations; (4) sports through Programa SESI Esporte (25 modalities) and CAT activity centers with gyms and recreational facilities; and (5) innovation services via the Centro de Inovação SESI. The organization also operates Faculdade SESI-SP de Educação, a free higher-education institution focused on teacher training. Its technology infrastructure includes a multi-channel citizen service platform (chatbot, WhatsApp, phone, in-person), an electronic enrollment system with lottery-based selection, a strategic-planning system with real-time KPI monitoring, and a public transparency portal exposing financial statements, contracts, ethics reports, and operational data.

Commercially, SESI-SP operates a hybrid revenue model: a dominant, non-discretionary compulsory contribution stream (the primary funding base), supplemented by membership fees from association plans for activity centers and cultural/sports facilities, plus revenue from paid continuing-education courses. Services to industrial workers and dependents are predominantly free (mandated by law to allocate at least 33.33% of net compulsory contribution revenue to education, with 16.67% to free education). The general community accesses services through paid association plans. GTM operates on two axes: a sales-led B2B motion toward industrial companies (compulsory contribution management and enterprise health/safety services) and a direct-to-consumer motion toward workers, students, and community members via school enrollment, sports registration, and cultural event attendance. Distribution is exclusively through the 204-unit fixed facility network and 9 mobile units within São Paulo state, with no international footprint.

Name

Sesi-Sp

Legal name

Serviço Social da Indústria - SESI-SP

Website

https://transparencia.sesisp.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SESI-SP is a Brazilian autonomous social service entity that delivers education, health, occupational safety, and cultural services to industrial workers and their families across São Paulo state, funded by mandatory 1.5% payroll contributions from all industrial companies and operating 204 fixed units plus 9 mobile units statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Social Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Safeguarding, Child Protection & Reporting Services (EDAJAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Staff Training, Coaching & Professional Development (SEL/Mental Health) (EDAKAMAL), Student Safety, Wellbeing & SEL Technology (Monitoring, Reporting) (EDAJAMAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial social services
• Workforce education
• Occupational health programs
• Vocational training
• Community cultural services

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contribuição Compulsória: Mandatory contributions from industrial companies calculated as a percentage of payroll (1.5% of payroll). This is the primary revenue source, mandated by Brazilian law and regulated by the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance.
2. Serviços de Educação: Revenue from educational services including school fees from non-gratuity students and continuing education courses.
3. Planos de Associação: Membership fees for sports facilities (academias), cultural centers and activity centers. Plans are available for industry workers, their dependents and the general community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sesi-SP is a private non-profit social service institution that delivers integrated education, health, occupational safety, cultural and sports services to industrial workers and their families across São Paulo state, Brazil. Its core offerings include a 143-school network (early childhood through high school), youth and adult education with professional certification, 54 health promotion centers, 23 cultural centers, an industrial-worker sports program, and a free teacher-training faculty. Operations are funded primarily through mandatory 1.5% payroll contributions from industrial companies, with at least 33.33% of net contributions legally required to support education.

Product overview

Sesi-SP is a social service institution for Brazilian industry offering an integrated portfolio of educational, health, cultural, and sports services. The core offerings include the Escola SESI school network (143 education centers from early childhood to high school), Nova EJA and EJA Profissionalizante for youth and adult education with SENAI-SP partnerships, 54 health promotion centers, 4 occupational safety centers, 23 culture centers including Teatro Popular do SESI, and the Programa SESI Esporte (formerly PAF) for sports development across 25 Olympic and Paralympic modalities. Additional services include 1 Innovation Center, Faculty SESI-SP for free higher education, and multi-service Activity Centers (CATs). Support services include SAC (citizen service) and Ouvidoria (ombudsman). The institution operates 204 fixed units and 9 mobile units across São Paulo state.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Programa SESI Esporte: Sports program formerly known as Programa Atleta do Futuro, offering 25 sports modalities including 17 Olympic and 8 Paralympic sports for children and youth aged 6-15
• Nova EJA
• Faculdade SESI de Educação
• Teatro Popular do SESI (TPS)
• Centros de Inovação SESI

Products and services

• Escola SESI (SESI Schools Network) A network of 143 education centers providing formal education from early childhood (Educação Infantil) through high school (Ensino Médio), covering Ensino Fundamental I and II. Schools are located throughout São Paulo state and enroll students via an electronic lottery/selection process. Open to industrial workers, their dependents, and the broader community.
• Nova EJA (Nova Educação de Jovens e Adultos) Free youth and adult education program covering elementary school completion (6th to 9th year) and high school (1st to 3rd year), with professional certification delivered in partnership with SENAI-SP. Operates in 48 schools across São Paulo state.
• EJA Profissionalizante (Professional Education for Youth and Adults) Professional certification program delivered in partnership with SENAI-SP, offering courses such as Almoxarife, Assistente de RH, Controlador e Programador de Produção, Costureiro sob medida, Desenhista de moda, Inspetor de Qualidade, and Operador de computador. Combines basic education completion with workforce certification.
• Centro de Promoção da Saúde (Health Promotion Centers) Network of 54 health centers providing medical consultations, vaccinations, occupational health, and wellness programs for industrial workers and their families. Served 573,134 people in a recent January–June period, exceeding the annual target by 102.35%.
• Centro de Segurança e Saúde no Trabalho (Occupational Safety and Health Centers) Network of 4 specialized centers providing workplace safety, occupational health monitoring, and programs to promote safe working environments for industrial workers. Served 8,632 companies and 1,194,722 people benefiting from safety and health programs.
• Centro de Cultura (Cultural Centers) Network of 23 cultural units across São Paulo state, including the Teatro Popular do SESI (TPS) on Avenida Paulista, providing theatre, art exhibitions, and cultural events. Annual target of 2,600,000 spectators.
• Programa SESI Esporte (SESI Sports Program) Free sports initiation and training program for children and youth aged 6–15, with participation in the Liga SESI competition. Covers 25 modalities, including 17 Olympic and 8 Paralympic sports. Previously known as Programa Atleta do Futuro.
• Centros de Inovação SESI (SESI Innovation Centers) Innovation center focused on technological development, research, and innovation for the industrial sector. Operates as part of the broader SESI-SP service network.
• Faculdade SESI-SP de Educação (SESI-SP Faculty of Education) Free higher education institution focused on teacher training, offering undergraduate degrees in Natural Sciences, Human Sciences, Physical Education, Languages and Mathematics, plus postgraduate and extension courses. Located in Vila Leopoldina, São Paulo. 2,345 students enrolled in Ensino Superior.
• CAT - Centro de Atividades (Activity Centers) Multi-service activity centers providing sports facilities, gyms, swimming pools, and recreational activities for industrial workers, their dependents, and the general community through monthly association membership plans. Located across São Paulo state including Cotia, Diadema, Votorantim and other cities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.8% of resources directed to core activities (exceeds 92% target)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIESP - Federação das Indústrias do Estado de São PaulocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIESP is the parent federation that maintains and administers SESI-SP. SESI-SP operates from FIESP headquarters and maintains integrated governance structures. FIESP provides institutional framework and oversight for SESI operations.
• SENAI-SP - Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem IndustrialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for vocational education and professional training. SESI-SP and SENAI-SP share infrastructure and coordinate educational offerings, including the EJA Profissionalizante program that provides professional certification alongside basic education.
• CIESP - Centro das Indústrias do Estado de São PaulominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial employers association that works with SESI to serve member companies and promote industrial competitiveness.
• SESI National DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coordination for strategic planning, standardization of services, and implementation of national programs. SESI-SP participates in the Sistêmico Strategic Plan 2025-2027 with shared indicators and objectives.
• Public Education NetworksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with public school networks to promote formation and training for education professionals, and establish strategic partnerships for improving public education.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• CIESP - Centro das Indústrias do Estado de São Paulo: CIESP is the industrial employers' association that partners with SESI-SP to serve member companies. It is comparable as a Sistema S-adjacent institution serving the same São Paulo industrial base, though its focus is on employer advocacy rather than direct service delivery.

Direct peers

• SESC - Serviço Social do Comércio: SESC is the parallel Sistema S entity serving the commerce sector (vs. SESI's industrial-sector focus). It is funded by a similar compulsory contribution from commercial employers and operates education, health, culture, and recreation services — making it the closest structural peer to SESI-SP across the Sistema S network.
• SESI (Departamento Nacional / other regional SESIs): SESI's national department and sister regional departments (e.g., SESI-MG, SESI-RJ, SESI-RS) operate the same social-service mandate, identical compulsory contribution funding model, and parallel service portfolio (schools, health centers, cultural venues). They are the most direct functional peers to SESI-SP within Brazil's Sistema S.
• SENAI-SP: SENAI-SP is the vocational-training counterpart within the same Sistema S, sharing governance with SESI-SP under FIESP. SENAI-SP focuses on technical/professional education for industry while SESI-SP focuses on basic education, health, and culture; together they form the integrated workforce-development pipeline for São Paulo industry.

Broad incumbents

• Secretaria da Educação do Estado de São Paulo: The São Paulo State Department of Education is the public-sector counterpart responsible for the bulk of K-12 education across the same geography SESI-SP serves. SESI-SP partners with this network for teacher training and competes indirectly for student enrollment.
• FIESP - Federação das Indústrias do Estado de São Paulo: FIESP is the parent federation that maintains and administers SESI-SP. While FIESP itself is an industry advocacy body rather than a service-delivery operator, it is the institutional backbone of SESI-SP and serves as the convening entity for industrial-sector coordination in São Paulo.

Emerging players

• Fundação Bradesco: Fundação Bradesco is a large private-sector vocational and K-12 education provider offering free training programs to underprivileged populations across Brazil. It competes with SESI-SP for adult-education enrollment and shares a similar non-profit, employer-funded educational mission.
• Instituto Ayrton Senna: Instituto Ayrton Senna is a major Brazilian education non-profit focused on public K-12 school transformation and student outcomes. It is comparable to SESI-SP as a large-scale social-impact education organization operating across multiple Brazilian states.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/sesisp

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