Growth of the technology market in Brazil drives companies in the training of professionals

The labor market for professions related to technology in Brazil has shown a significant expansion, with an increase of up to 740% in the last ten years, according to data from the Federation of Commerce of Goods, Services and Tourism of the State of Sao Paulo (FecomercioSP). In 2023, the country invested about US$ 50 billion in information technology, according to a survey by the Brazilian Association of Software Companies (ABES). 

Despite this accelerated growth and significant investments, the shortage of qualified professionals remains a major challenge. According to Senior Sistemas Corporate University Manager Aline Ras, several factors explain this difficulty. “The time required for professionals to acquire experience in the area is a relevant aspect, as the generation created with technology is still entering the labor market, which reduces the availability of more experienced talents.In addition, the rapid advancement of technology makes it difficult for newcomers to adapt to the IT sector to the requirements of” vacancies.

A survey of Google Startups reinforces this scenario: 54% of potential talents consider junior vacancies in the sector very demanding, while 55% point to the lack of adequate conditions to study technology in Brazil as an obstacle to vocational training.

To face the shortage of qualified professionals, some companies have adopted strategies that go beyond traditional career plans, investing in the training not only of its employees, but also of the ecosystem around it. Senior Sistemas – one of the largest software companies in Brazil ¡s an example of this approach, promoting initiatives that prepare technology professionals for the demands of the market. The company invests in the Corporate University, in the GoDev program and supports Junior Achievement, with the aim of offering opportunities to technology enthusiasts who are entering the area, either in the search for the first job or in the career transition. These actions, aligned with the growing demand of the technology sector, help to expand the skills gap.

Corporate University

With the objective of training professionals, the Corporate University (UCS) enhances the growth of people through knowledge. Only in 2024, UCS registered 71,643 enrollments, with the participation of 14,043 professionals and more than 200 thousand hours of training. 

The programs are offered in different formats, including video classes, face-to-face training and live broadcasts, with content presentations, support handouts, knowledge tests, reaction and certification assessments. “Oour catalog is divided into contents about Senior Sistemas solutions, aimed at our entire audience; organizational orientation contents for group employees and distribution channels; materials focused on training by area of expertise (Develop, Design, Sell, Deliver, Support and Corporate); in addition to contents for the training of leaders. All are aligned with the improvements of strategic skills established by the organization”, explains the Training and Development specialist at Senior Sistemas, Jonas.

Companies can hire the courses offered by the Corporate University to train their employees, helping them to use the systems more efficiently, maximizing their capabilities and reducing the time spent on routine tasks. “With a deeper understanding of the systems, employees can perform their activities more quickly and efficiently, resulting in an overall increase in productivity. In addition, by better mastering the systems, they are less likely to make mistakes in data entry or in the execution of processes, reducing the need for rework and corrections. Already managers can make more informed and strategic decisions for the business”, emphasizes Galdino. The specialist also demonstrates that training courses can increase the level of talent, promoting the company's commitment to increase the level of the commitment to the company's commitment to increase the company's performance and the company's commitment to the company's commitment to the company. 

GoDev

Launched in 2021, GoDev is a program for training developers and careers in technology, lasting 10 months. However, participants can be hired before completion, with an average of hiring only three months. The program reinforces Senior Sistemas' commitment to talent training, offering full support to early career professionals. Structured in the incubator format, allows participants to be trained by a team of specialists, under the coordination of the Corporate University. The training is remunerated and includes a package of benefits, such as food stamps, transport vouchers and other advantages granted to employees of the Senior matrix.

From 2021 to 2024, 215 professionals have passed through the program, of which 154 continue at Senior Sistemas.“Participants develop practical skills in creating software through training conducted by advisors and with the support of the technical team. They also have access to a study platform that complements the training with theoretical content and practical exercises. In addition, they work individually and in teams, improving both their technical and behavioral skills. This dynamic stimulates active learning, collaboration and problem solving”, explains the Development Coordinator, responsible for GoDev, Silvia Gesser.

The initiative opens doors to talents who seek the first steps in the technology career, such as Joao Ricardo Puel, who joined the program and, after four months, was made effective as Software Developer in the company.“Tive the opportunity to participate in GoDev and, during training, I deepened my knowledge in Java and Angular. In addition, I learned to adopt good development practices and ensure the quality of the code through unit tests and fundamental concepts. This experience was crucial to consolidate my trajectory as a developer and prepare for the challenges of the labor market”. Another case of success is Nicole Bauchspiess, who today acts as a program improvement developer always acts as a senior developer in the program.

The company also sponsors grassroots training programs in the region, such as Entra21, +Devs2Blu and Young Programmer, expanding access for young talent to concrete opportunities in the technology sector.

Junior Achievement

Since 2010, Senior Sistemas is also one of the main companies of Junior Achievement (JA), the largest and oldest worldwide organization dedicated to practical education in economics and business, being present in more than 100 countries. Founded in 1919, its objective is to inspire and prepare new generations for the future through programs that develop essential skills, such as entrepreneurship, financial education and preparation for the world of work. In Santa Catarina, JA counts on the collaboration of more than 19 thousand volunteers and the partnership of hundreds of educational institutions working in more than 200 cities.“The program of leadership is developed in the future market, the program of the program of students with the developed field of leadership is the program of the future, the program of the program of the program of the program of the program of the program of the program of the program of the future, of the program of the program of the program of the program of the program of the program of the program of the program of the program of the program of the program of the future, of the program of the program of the program of the program of the developed world of the developed world of the developed world of the developed world of the developed world of the developed with the developed of the developed world of the developed world of the developed world of the developed world of the developed world of the developed with the developed of the developed of the developed of the developed one of the developed world of the developed world of the developed world of the developed world of the developed world of the developed world of the developed one of the developed one of the developed one of the developed one of the developed one of the developed one of the developed one of feedback, career management, curriculum, job interview and entrepreneurship”, comments Senior Social Responsibility analyst Marilda Chiarelli. 

Since the beginning of the partnership, 602 Senior volunteers have participated in the programs, impacting 8,179 students in 66 editions held in 31 schools in Blumenau.For 2025, Senior plans to implement a new initiative, the Camp Innovation, which will provide High School students with a practical experience in solving complex problems. The program seeks to enhance socio-emotional skills indispensable for the professional future, such as teamwork, critical thinking, communication, experimentation and empathy, using an innovative methodology.

Connecting with Educational Institutions

During 2024, Senior conducted 15 technical visits at its headquarters, located in Blumenau, totaling 728 participants. These visits provide students with a direct contact with the reality of the technology market, allowing them to know closely the structured Senior, its processes and the opportunities available in the area.

For the executive manager of the Regional Vale do Itajai of FIESC 5 SESI/SC, SENAI/SC and IEL/SC, Silvia De Pieri Oliveira, partnerships with companies such as Senior are essential for students to understand the local labor market, arouse interest in working in the region and manage to structure their life projects with a vision focused on the opportunities of the sector. “We carry out technical visits with all classes of technical courses, undergraduate and for some classes of initial and continuing education courses. Many participants are young people who do not yet know the job market, while others are in transition from career to future area to Silvia is not familiarity. 

With initiatives that go beyond technical training, Senior Sistemas reaffirms its commitment to training, inclusion and talent development, strengthening its connection with society and contributing to the sustainable growth of the technology sector.