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 program. Since the initiative’s launch in 2022, approximately 11,000 delivery drivers, owners and employees of iFood partner stores, 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 at R$99.00, in partnership with Anhanguera Educacional.
According to an internal survey conducted in 2024, the research also highlighted the positive impacts of the program: 45% of graduated delivery drivers reported increased 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. 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 — equivalent to 275 full classrooms — establishing itself as the largest private-sector education project for youth and adult education (EJA).
The program offers free support to prepare students for the National Examination for Certification of Competencies for Youth and Adults (Encceja), conducted by the Anísio Teixeira National Institute of Educational Studies and Research (Inep), linked to the Ministry of Education (MEC). Meu Diploma provides study materials, tutoring, and mock exams, completely free and online, accessible via mobile devices.
The initiative reinforces iFood’s commitments to education. Currently, about 26% of registered delivery drivers on iFood have not completed this stage of education. By 2025, the platform is expanding the program with 35,000 new scholarships. Interested parties can already register on theofficial websiteor obtain more information via WhatsApp at (11) 4040-3140.
Higher Education – iFood Conecta
To allow Meu Diploma participants to continue their educational journey, the platform introduces iFood Conecta. Through a partnership with Anhanguera Educacional, delivery drivers, owners, and employees of partner establishments can enroll in technical and higher education courses offered by partner institutions at brand locations throughout Brazil.
Participants can choose between hybrid or distance learning (EAD) modalities, with special conditions and facilitated payment: Undergraduate or Technology degrees starting at R$99 per month, technical courses starting at R$149 monthly, and complete Professional 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 options available in Conecta, which will offer over 90 courses.
