Isbet-instituto Brasileiro Pro - Educacao Trabalho E Desenvolvimento

What Isbet-instituto Brasileiro Pro - Educacao Trabalho E Desenvolvimento does

ISBET (Instituto Brasileiro Pró-Educação, Trabalho e Desenvolvimento) is a Brazilian non-profit civil association founded in 1971 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro. The organization operates as an intermediary connecting young people aged 14-24 with Brazilian companies through two regulated programs: the Young Apprentice Program (Programa Jovem Aprendiz) under Lei 10.097/2000, and the Internship Program (Programa de Estágio) under Lei 11.788/2008. Beyond program placement, ISBET delivers 25+ vocational training courses (Arcos) covering administration, retail, banking services, logistics, production, contact center, food service, construction, security, healthcare administration, and agribusiness. The organization operates 16+ physical units across 10+ Brazilian states including Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná, Brasília, Goiás, Bahia, Pernambuco, Maranhão, and Ceará, providing in-person recruitment, training, and accompaniment services.

The platform backbone is a web-based portal (novosite.isbet.org.br) that handles candidate registration, job matching, and program management, supplemented by WhatsApp-based direct communication, VLibras for accessibility, and standard marketing analytics (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel). Candidate-facing channels include a blog with career guidance content, an active YouTube channel, and presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. The organization is LGPD compliant and designates a Data Protection Officer.

The business model is B2B2C: companies contract ISBET for end-to-end apprenticeship and internship program management—including recruitment, candidate selection, documentation processing, legal compliance support, and ongoing pedagogical accompaniment—while candidates access programs free of charge. Named partner companies include Banco Itaú, Bradesco, GPA, Assaí, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, C&A, Enel, Leroy Merlin, Lojas Americanas, Renner, Outback, Hyundai, Mondial, Burger King, and Carvalho e Hosken. The organization is self-sustaining through these corporate partnerships, with no parent company, venture capital backing, or public listing disclosed. Headcount stands at 177 collaborators across 14 leadership positions.

Name

Isbet-instituto Brasileiro Pro - Educacao Trabalho E Desenvolvimento

Legal name

ISBET - Instituto Brasileiro Pró-Educação, Trabalho e Desenvolvimento

Website

https://isbet.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ISBET is a Brazilian non-profit founded in 1971 that connects young people aged 14-24 with companies through regulated apprenticeship and internship programs, operating across 10+ states with thousands of corporate partners and 25+ vocational training courses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Apprenticeship Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Internship-to-Apprenticeship & Early Talent Pipeline Programs (EDAMAKAL), Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

Keywords

• Youth apprenticeship programs
• Internship program management
• Vocational training services
• Talent acquisition intermediaries
• Professional qualification courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Program Fees: Companies pay for access to the apprenticeship program, which includes recruitment, candidate matching, documentation processing, and ongoing support for young apprentices placed in their organizations.
2. Internship Program Services: Companies pay for internship program management services including candidate sourcing, selection support, contract administration, and pedagogical accompaniment throughout the internship period.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ISBET operates apprenticeship and internship programs that connect young Brazilians aged 14-24 with partner companies for legal-compliant, structured work-based learning. The organization delivers end-to-end program management including candidate recruitment, selection, documentation, pedagogical accompaniment, and over 25 vocational training courses (Arcos) covering administration, retail, banking, logistics, production, contact center, food service, construction, security, and agribusiness. Programs are funded by companies and provided free of charge to young candidates.

Product overview

ISBET (Instituto Brasileiro Pro-Educacao Trabalho e Desenvolvimento) operates as a non-profit educational organization that connects young Brazilians to the formal job market through two core programs: the Young Apprentice Program (Programa Jovem Aprendiz) and the Internship Program (Programa de Estagio). The organization offers over 25 vocational training courses (Arcos) covering sectors including administration, retail, banking, logistics, production, contact center, food service, construction, security, and agribusiness. These training courses are validated by the Ministry of Labor and Employment and combine theoretical instruction with practical workplace experience in partner companies. ISBET serves youth aged 14-24, primarily from public schools and socially vulnerable backgrounds, operating across multiple Brazilian states with units in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, Bahia, Pernambuco, Ceara, Maranhao, Goias, and the Federal District. The organization also provides professional orientation services and manages affirmative action internship programs to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programa Jovem Aprendiz (Young Apprentice Program) Apprenticeship program regulated by Brazilian law (Lei 10.097/2000) connecting young people aged 14-24 to formal employment while continuing their education. Combines practical work experience in partner companies with theoretical training courses.
• Programa de Estagio (Internship Program) Internship program regulated by Lei do Estagio (Lei 11.788/2008) connecting students to practical work experience in partner companies across Brazil.
• Arco Administrativo (Administrative Arc) Administrative training course covering support services in human resources, administration, finance, and logistics areas. Includes reception, document handling, and inventory control.
• Arco Adm 4.0 (Administrative Arc 4.0) Updated administrative training incorporating Industry 4.0 concepts including digital tools, automation, and modern administrative procedures.
• Arco Varejo I & II (Retail Arc) Retail sector training covering sales activities, customer service, inventory management, cash register operations, and product merchandising.
• Arco Servicos Bancarios (Banking Services Arc) Banking services training covering customer service, cash operations, document handling, mail processing, and bank coordination activities.
• Arco Logistica (Logistics Arc) Logistics training covering warehouse operations, product inspection, inventory management, shipping/receiving, and supply chain support activities.
• Arco Producao (Production Arc) Production area training covering production line operations, material preparation, quality control, and warehouse inventory management.
• Arco Contact Center Customer service and telemarketing training covering inbound/outbound calls, sales, technical support, debt collection, and customer data management.
• Eletricista Industrial (Industrial Electrician) Industrial electrical training covering installation, maintenance of high/low voltage systems, equipment assembly, and electrical system repairs in industrial settings.
• Agronegocio (Agribusiness) Agribusiness training covering crop farming, soil management, harvesting, agricultural machinery operation, and rural property management.
• Orientacao Profissional (Professional Orientation) Career guidance and professional counseling services helping candidates identify suitable job opportunities and develop career plans.
• Estagio Afirmativo (Affirmative Internship Program) Structured internship program promoting inclusion of minority groups including Black people, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQIAPN+, people with disabilities (PcD), and youth from low-income backgrounds. Includes adapted selection processes and ongoing support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 years as national reference in professional qualification

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Banco ItaúflagshipOthersMajor banking partner utilizing ISBET's apprenticeship and internship programs for young talent acquisition. Itaú is one of Brazil's largest banks and has partnered with ISBET for learning program placement.
• GPA (Grupo Pão de Açúcar)flagshipOthersMajor retail group operating supermarkets and hypermarkets in Brazil. Partner company utilizing ISBET programs for young apprentice placement.
• AssaíflagshipOthersCash-and-carry retailer operating across Brazil. Partner company for apprenticeship program placement.
• Coca-ColaflagshipOthersBeverage company operating in Brazil. Partner in apprenticeship program for young talent development.
• NestléflagshipOthersGlobal food and beverage company. Partner company utilizing ISBET for apprenticeship program placement.
• Lojas AmericanasflagshipOthersMajor Brazilian retail chain. Partner for apprenticeship program placement.
• C&AflagshipOthersFashion retail company operating in Brazil. Partner in apprenticeship program for young people.
• EnelflagshipOthersEnergy company operating in Brazil. Partner utilizing ISBET's apprenticeship programs for talent acquisition.
• Leroy MerlinflagshipOthersHome improvement retailer operating in Brazil. Partner company for apprenticeship placement.
• MondialcoreOthersElectronics and appliances retailer in Brazil. Partner for apprenticeship program.
• Burger KingcoreOthersFast food chain operating in Brazil. Partner for apprenticeship program placement.
• BradescoflagshipOthersMajor Brazilian banking institution. Partner utilizing ISBET programs for internship and apprenticeship placement.
• RennerflagshipOthersFashion retail chain in Brazil. Partner for apprenticeship program.
• Outback SteakhousecoreOthersHospitality and restaurant chain. Partner for apprenticeship program placement.
• HyundaicoreOthersAutomotive company operating in Brazil. Partner for apprenticeship program.
• Hortifruti NaturalcoreOthersFresh food retail chain. Partner for apprenticeship program.
• Educational Institutions (Schools and Universities)flagshipOthersSchools, universities, and educational institutions across Brazil partner with ISBET to provide apprenticeship and internship opportunities to their students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NUBE (Núcleo Brasileiro de Estágios): Major Brazilian internship and apprenticeship intermediary offering both online candidate registration and corporate placement services. Highly comparable to ISBET's core program structure and target segments (companies fulfilling Lei do Estágio).
• CIEE (Centro de Integração Empresa-Escola): Brazil's largest apprenticeship and internship intermediary, operating a comparable end-to-end model connecting students to corporate placement with pedagogical support. Most direct competitor to ISBET given overlapping programs, regulatory positioning under the same laws, and national scale.
• IEL (Instituto Euvaldo Lodi): Affiliated with Brazil's industrial federation (CNI), IEL runs industrial apprenticeship and internship programs across Brazil. Directly comparable to ISBET in apprenticeship administration and corporate partnership structure.
• ESPRO (Ensino Social Profissionalizante): Brazilian non-profit focused on youth professional qualification and apprentice placement, similar mission and customer segments to ISBET. Comparable in operating model and apprenticeship law positioning.
• Global Task: Brazilian apprenticeship and internship intermediary offering corporate program management. Comparable to ISBET in B2B sales motion and intermediary role under Lei da Aprendizagem.
• CIEE Rio / CIEE-SP: Regional CIEE operations in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo directly overlap with ISBET's strongest geographic markets, intensifying local competition for corporate accounts and candidate pools.

Emerging players

• Estagioplus: Digital-first internship platform in Brazil targeting similar candidate and corporate segments as ISBET but with a leaner technology-led approach. Represents the digital competitive threat to traditional intermediaries.

Broad incumbents

• Adecco Brasil: Global staffing and workforce solutions provider with Brazilian operations; overlaps with ISBET in apprentice/staff placement but operates a much broader portfolio including temporary staffing and recruitment.
• Randstad Brasil: Global HR services firm with Brazilian footprint offering apprenticeship, internship, and broader staffing services. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for corporate workforce programs that ISBET targets.

Regional players

• Fundação Bradesco: Brazilian non-profit vocational education arm of Bradesco that delivers professional qualification programs and apprenticeships. Compares to ISBET as a complementary, employer-affiliated vocational training provider rather than a neutral intermediary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ISBET_oficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/isbetreal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/isbet
• Instagraminstagram.com/isbet_oficial
• TikToktiktok.com/@isbetoficial

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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