Instituto da Oportunidade Social

What Instituto da Oportunidade Social does

Instituto da Oportunidade Social (IOS), rebranded in 2026 to Instituto Percorre, is a Brazilian non-profit social organization founded in 1998 (CNPJ 02.449.283/0001-89) that delivers free vocational training and employability support to youth aged 15-29 and people with disabilities (PcD) aged 16+. Its core offering is a portfolio of 100% free professional courses delivered in hybrid or in-person formats across 8+ training locations in 5 Brazilian states (São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Sul, and Rio de Janeiro), covering technology (Cybersecurity, Web Programming, IT Support), data and AI (Data Analysis & AI for Socio-environmental Impact, Power BI, Artificial Intelligence), business management (Digital Commerce with Shopify, Business Management with TOTVS ERP, Protheus Accounting), and digital marketing. Course durations range from 140 to 300 hours, and the curriculum integrates hard skills, soft skills, psychosocial support, and complementary Portuguese/Math instruction.

The organization's core technology and service architecture is a hybrid delivery model with three persistent engagement layers: (1) the Núcleo de Oportunidades (Opportunities Center), which provides up to 5 years of post-graduation career support and direct job referrals; (2) the IOS + Futuro program, which expanded from 5 to 11 higher-education partner institutions between 2024 and 2025 with 30+ active students; and (3) CRIATECH, an annual showcase event connecting top student projects to corporate partners. Over 100,000 students have been trained since 1998, with a reported 60%+ employability rate and 10x average income increase for hired graduates.

The business model is a non-profit/charitable structure funded by a concentrated base of corporate "mantenedores" (sustaining sponsors), specifically TOTVS, Citi Foundation, Dell Technologies, and Zendesk, who provide both financial support and software/curriculum assets (e.g., TOTVS ERP, Zendesk, Shopify). The organization holds CEBAS (Certificado de Entidade Beneficente de Assistência Social) certification, qualifying it as a charitable entity. All courses are provided at no charge to students; revenue is derived from corporate sponsorships and donations rather than tuition. No venture capital, private equity, or institutional parent company is identified in the available data.

Name

Instituto da Oportunidade Social

Legal name

Instituto Percorre

Website

https://ios.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Instituto Percorre (formerly Instituto da Oportunidade Social) is a Brazilian non-profit founded in 1998 that provides free vocational training in technology, data/AI, and business management to youth aged 15-29 and people with disabilities, operating training centers across 5 Brazilian states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Workforce Development

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emerging Tech & Specialized Computing (IoT, Edge, AR/VR, Blockchain, HPC) (EDABAFAO)

Keywords

• Vocational training courses
• Workforce development programs
• Youth employability services
• Disability inclusion training
• Free professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate sponsorships and donations: Funded by corporate mantenedores (TOTVS, Citi Foundation, Dell, Zendesk) who provide financial support to sustain free professional training operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The organization delivers 100% free professional training courses in technology, data and AI, business management, and digital commerce to youth aged 15–29 and people with disabilities (PcD) aged 16+. Courses run 140–300 hours in hybrid or in-person formats and are bundled with psychosocial support, hard/soft-skills training, and post-graduation job referral services through the Núcleo de Oportunidades. Supplementary pathways to higher education are offered via the IOS + Futuro program in partnership with 11 institutions.

Product overview

Instituto Percorre (formerly IOS - Instituto da Oportunidade Social) operates as a social organization offering a portfolio of free professional training courses designed to prepare youth aged 15-29 and people with disabilities for the job market. The core offering consists of multiple specialized courses spanning technology (Cybersecurity, Web Programming, IT Support), data and AI (Data Analysis and AI for Social Impact, Power BI, Artificial Intelligence), and business management (Digital Commerce with Shopify, Business Management with TOTVS ERP, Protheus Accounting, Digital Marketing, ESG). These courses are supplemented by the Núcleo de Oportunidades (Opportunities Center), which provides up to 5 years of employment support and job market connections, and the IOS + Futuro program, which facilitates access to higher education through partnerships with 11 institutions. The organization also hosts CRIATECH, an event where outstanding student projects are presented to industry partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IOS + Futuro: Program that promotes access to higher education for formed students, expanded to 11 partner institutions in 2025 with over 30 active students.

Products and services

• Cybersecurity — Segurança digital e proteção de dados A 160-hour hybrid course in Cybersecurity (digital security and data protection) for youth aged 15–29 in São Paulo with secondary education prerequisite.
• Programação Web — Desenvolvimento de aplicações e lógica de programação A 300-hour in-person course in Web Programming (application development and programming logic) for youth aged 15–29, available in São Paulo and Porto Alegre.
• Suporte em TI — Infraestrutura, manutenção e suporte técnico A 300-hour in-person course in IT Support (infrastructure, maintenance, technical support) for youth aged 15–29 in São Paulo.
• Análise de Dados e IA para impacto Socioambiental A 300-hour hybrid course in Data Analysis and AI applied to socio-environmental impact, for youth aged 18–29 in São Paulo.
• Inteligência Artificial — Ferramentas, dados e soluções inteligentes A 160-hour hybrid course covering AI tools, data, and intelligent solutions for youth aged 15–29 in São Paulo.
• Power BI A hybrid course in data analysis using the Power BI visualization tool for youth aged 15–29 in São Paulo.
• Digital Commerce com Ênfase em Shopify A 160-hour hybrid course on creating, managing, and growing digital businesses using the Shopify platform for youth aged 15–29 in São Paulo.
• Gestão Empresarial com software ERP TOTVS An in-person/hybrid course teaching business management with TOTVS ERP software covering processes, technology, and the job market; available in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and Pernambuco.
• Protheus Contábil: Instalação e Configuração A 140-hour hybrid course covering installation, configuration, operation, parametrization, and accounting routines for Protheus, for youth aged 15–29 in São Paulo.
• Gestão Sustentável e Indicadores ESG A hybrid course covering Sustainable Management and ESG Indicators for youth aged 18–29 in São Paulo.
• Marketing Digital An in-person course in Digital Marketing fundamentals and practice for youth aged 15–17 in São José do Rio Preto.
• Microsoft Office com Zendesk A 300-hour in-person course covering Microsoft Office tools, customer service, and support operation using the Zendesk platform for youth aged 15–29 in São Paulo.
• Núcleo de Oportunidades (Opportunities Center) An employment opportunities center that follows alumni for up to 5 years, providing real connections with the job market and referrals to recruitment processes through partner companies.
• Programa IOS + Futuro A program promoting access to higher education for formed alumni through partnerships with higher-education institutions; expanded to 11 partner institutions by 2025 (up from 5 in 2024) supporting more than 30 active students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60%+ employability rate among graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Higher Education Partner Institutions (IOS + Futuro)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202511 higher education institutions partner with Percorre through the IOS + Futuro program, providing pathways to higher education for graduates. Expanded from 5 institutions in 2024, with over 30 active students enrolled in 2025.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iosoficial/mycompany
• Instagraminstagram.com/iosoficial

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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