Rio de Janeiro City Hall has opened 3,500 places in free courses at the Youth Spaces for young people aged 15 to 29 who live in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Applications remain open until October 12, 2026, and classes take place throughout October. Applications are submitted through the Oportunidades Cariocas platform, where applicants choose a course and complete the registration form.
This round includes 13 training options across the seven Youth Spaces units: Estácio, Cidade de Deus, Madureira, Vigário Geral, Jacarezinho, Vargem Pequena and Campo Grande. The schedule combines technology, creativity, communication and professional skills. All courses provide free learning materials and a certificate of completion.
Who can apply
According to the official announcement from Rio City Hall, places are intended for young people aged 15 to 29 who live in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro. The announcement does not detail additional selection criteria or explain how the 3,500 places are distributed among courses and units. Applicants should therefore check the registration form for any specific guidance attached to the course they choose.
The 13 courses in this round
- English Without Borders
- Intermediate Computing
- Business Computing
- Advanced Industry
- Robotics
- Drone Operator
- Graphic Design and Creativity for the Digital World
- Mobile Photography
- Game Design
- 3D Printing
- Computer Maintenance and Assembly
- Photography
- Social Media
Units, courses and schedules in October
| Unit | Address | Course | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cidade de Deus | Rua Daniel, no number, Cidade de Deus apartments, near Fundação Leão XIII | Advanced Industry | Monday | 2 pm to 6 pm |
| Cidade de Deus | Rua Daniel, no number, Cidade de Deus apartments, near Fundação Leão XIII | Drone Operator | Wednesday and Friday | 8 am to 10 am; 10:15 am to 12:15 pm; 2 pm to 4 pm; 4 pm to 6 pm; 7 pm to 9 pm |
| Cidade de Deus | Rua Daniel, no number, Cidade de Deus apartments, near Fundação Leão XIII | Robotics | Tuesday and Thursday | 8 am to 10 am; 10:15 am to 12:15 pm; 2 pm to 4 pm; 4 pm to 6 pm; 7 pm to 9 pm |
| Madureira | Avenida Ministro Edgard Romero, 502, across from BRT Otaviano | 3D Printing | Monday | 8 am to noon; 2 pm to 6 pm |
| Madureira | Avenida Ministro Edgard Romero, 502, across from BRT Otaviano | Business Computing | Tuesday and Thursday | 8 am to 10 am; 10:15 am to 12:15 pm; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm; 3:45 pm to 5:45 pm; 7 pm to 9 pm |
| Madureira | Avenida Ministro Edgard Romero, 502, across from BRT Otaviano | Robotics | Wednesday and Friday | 8 am to 10 am; 10:15 am to 12:15 pm; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm; 3:45 pm to 5:45 pm; 7 pm to 9 pm |
| Vargem Pequena | Estrada dos Bandeirantes, 11,127, Praça César Maia, across from Escola Municipal Embaixador Ítalo Zappa | Business Computing | Tuesday and Thursday | 9 am to 11 am; 2 pm to 4 pm; 4 pm to 6 pm; 7 pm to 9 pm |
| Vargem Pequena | Estrada dos Bandeirantes, 11,127, Praça César Maia, across from Escola Municipal Embaixador Ítalo Zappa | Social Media | Wednesday and Friday | 9 am to 11 am; 2 pm to 4 pm; 4 pm to 6 pm; 7 pm to 9 pm |
| Campo Grande | Rua Dom Pedrito, at Praça da Subprefeitura da Zona Oeste, Campo Grande | Business Computing | Monday | 8 am to noon; 2 pm to 6 pm |
| Campo Grande | Rua Dom Pedrito, at Praça da Subprefeitura da Zona Oeste, Campo Grande | Mobile Photography | Tuesday and Thursday | 8 am to 10 am; 10:15 am to 12:15 pm; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm; 3:45 pm to 5:45 pm; 7 pm to 9 pm |
| Campo Grande | Rua Dom Pedrito, at Praça da Subprefeitura da Zona Oeste, Campo Grande | Game Design | Wednesday and Friday | 8 am to 10 am; 10:15 am to 12:15 pm; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm; 3:45 pm to 5:45 pm; 7 pm to 9 pm |
| Vigário Geral | Estrada do Vigário Geral, no number, Praça Elba, landmark: church opposite the container unit | Intermediate Computing | Tuesday and Thursday | 8 am to 10 am; 10:15 am to 12:15 pm; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm; 3:45 pm to 5:45 pm; 7 pm to 9 pm |
| Vigário Geral | Estrada do Vigário Geral, no number, Praça Elba, landmark: church opposite the container unit | Graphic Design and Creativity for the Digital World | Wednesday and Friday | 8 am to 10 am; 10:15 am to 12:15 pm; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm; 3:45 pm to 5:45 pm; 7 pm to 9 pm |
| Estácio | Praça Roberto Campos, Estácio, by the metro exit | Intermediate Computing | Monday | 1 pm to 5 pm |
| Estácio | Praça Roberto Campos, Estácio, by the metro exit | Business Computing | Wednesday and Friday | 9 am to 11 am; 2 pm to 4 pm; 7 pm to 9 pm |
| Estácio | Praça Roberto Campos, Estácio, by the metro exit | English Without Borders | Tuesday and Thursday | 9 am to 11 am; 2 pm to 4 pm; 7 pm to 9 pm |
| Jacarezinho | Avenida Dom Hélder Câmara, 1801, Jacarezinho | Business Computing | Monday | 1 pm to 5 pm |
| Jacarezinho | Avenida Dom Hélder Câmara, 1801, Jacarezinho | Computer Maintenance and Assembly | Tuesday and Thursday | 9 am to 11 am; 1 pm to 3 pm; 3 pm to 5 pm |
| Jacarezinho | Avenida Dom Hélder Câmara, 1801, Jacarezinho | Photography | Wednesday and Friday | 9 am to 11 am; 1 pm to 3 pm; 3 pm to 5 pm |
Where evening classes are available
For students who need classes after regular working hours, the published schedule includes sessions from 7 pm to 9 pm in Cidade de Deus, Madureira, Vargem Pequena, Campo Grande, Vigário Geral and Estácio. In Jacarezinho, the times listed for this round run until 5 pm.
How to apply
- Go to the Oportunidades Cariocas platform.
- Find the course and unit you want.
- Check the available days and times.
- Complete the registration form by October 12, 2026.
Because City Hall did not publish a breakdown of places by class, availability may change as applications progress. Check the portal directly to see which options are still open when you register.
Learning materials and certificate
All courses in this round include free learning materials and a certificate of completion. Classes will take place throughout October at the seven Youth Spaces units.
What to check before submitting the form
- whether you are between 15 and 29 years old;
- whether you live in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro;
- which unit is most practical for your commute;
- whether the days and times fit your routine;
- whether the form shows any additional guidance for your chosen course.
The information in this article was organized from Rio City Hall's official publication dated September 18, 2026 and the Oportunidades Cariocas portal.
