Nearly 11,000 Delivery Workers and Small Business Owners Have Completed High School Through iFood Initiative

On the last Tuesday, February 4th, to the sound of rapper Hungria, iFood celebrated the graduation of over 5,000 participants from the latest edition of the "Meu Diploma do Ensino Médio" (My High School Diploma) program. Since the initiative's launch in 2022, approximately 11,000 iFood delivery drivers, partner store owners and employees, and their family members have completed their studies. During the event, the company announced the expansion of its commitment to education through "iFood Conecta," a new platform that will offer technical and higher education courses starting from R$ 99.00, in partnership with Anhanguera Educacional.

According to an internal survey conducted in 2024, the research also highlighted the program's positive impacts: 45% of the graduated delivery drivers reported an increase in income, while 28% stated they were enrolled in higher education or technical courses after completing high school.

 "The impact of education on our ecosystem is immense. It's nearly 11,000 lives transformed, expanding prospects for personal and professional growth. Our goal now is to offer these individuals the chance to advance even further, acquiring new knowledge and increasing their earning potential through professional qualification," explains Luana Ozemela, CSO and Vice President of Impact and Sustainability at iFood.

Launched in 2022, "Meu Diploma do Ensino Médio" has already graduated nearly 11,000 people—the equivalent of 275 full classrooms—establishing itself as the largest private-sector Youth and Adult Education (EJA) project.

The program provides free support for students to prepare for the National Examination for Certification of Competencies for Young Adults (Encceja), conducted by the Anísio Teixeira National Institute for Educational Studies and Research (Inep), linked to the Ministry of Education (MEC). "Meu Diploma" offers study materials, tutoring, and mock exams, completely free of charge and online, accessible via mobile phone.  

The initiative reinforces iFood's commitments to education. Currently, approximately 26% of the delivery drivers registered on iFood have not completed this stage of education. By 2025, the platform is expanding the program by offering 35,000 new scholarships. Interested parties can already register via official website or obtain more information via WhatsApp at number (11) 4040-3140.

Higher Education – iFood Conecta

To enable "Meu Diploma" participants to continue their educational journey, the platform introduces "iFood Conecta." Through a partnership with the Anhanguera Educacional group, delivery drivers, owners, and employees of partner establishments can enroll in technical and higher education courses offered by partner institutions at the brand's units across Brazil.

Participants can choose between hybrid or distance learning (EAD) modalities, with special conditions and facilitated payment: Undergraduate or Technology degrees starting from R$ 99 per month, technical courses starting from R$ 149 monthly, and complete Professional Training courses for R$ 400 upfront or 4 installments of R$ 100. 

Administration, Marketing, Logistics, Physical Education, Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, and Systems Analysis and Development are examples of the options available on Conecta, which will offer over 90 courses.