PROJECT

The Maré Waves project promotes the professional training of young residents of the Maré Favelas for the job market in the IT field. There are seven courses, lasting between two and ten months, offered in the Computer Labs of Redes da Maré.

The starting point of the project is the insertion of Maré residents into the digital world. The short- and medium-term courses aim to qualify young people aged 17 to 24 for the Information Technology job market, expanding their employment opportunities. Each graduate becomes a multiplier of knowledge within their community, capable of helping friends and family. Since 2021, more than 500 students have graduated from the Computer Labs of Redes da Maré.

COMO FUNCIONA

Annually, more than 100 young people participate in the seven courses offered by Maré Waves. Among the options, the Professional Training in Informatics stands out, lasting about ten months with 12 hours of weekly classes. There are also shorter courses, such as Smartphone and Tablet Maintenance, with weekly classes over three months, and Digital Design, lasting two and a half months with classes twice a week.

All courses are held in person, in the two Computer Labs of Redes da Maré, providing a complete immersion in learning. Currently, six former students of the project work at Redes da Maré: five as educators and one as a Technological Researcher, demonstrating that the training prepares young people to take on relevant roles both in the community and in the job market.

Professional Training in Informatics:Prepares students for the job market by integrating scientific, cultural, social, and technological knowledge, focusing on entrepreneurship and the practice of the IT technician profession. It is divided into eight modules: Digital Literacy and Distance Education Environment; Digital Culture, Society, and Technology; Computational Thinking; Software; Software Process; Hardware; Database; Networks and Entrepreneurship. Duration of eight months, with 12 weekly hours, totaling 400 hours.

Smartphone and Tablet Maintenance: An introductory course for young people who want to generate income in the short term by performing basic repairs on Android and iOS devices. It covers Electronics, Hardware, and Software. Duration of three months, with weekly classes, totaling 48 hours.

Front-End Programming: Teaches web programming tools to create interfaces for websites, applications, and software. Contents: internet functioning, HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, semantics and accessibility, FlexBox, terminal, introduction to Git and GitHub. At the end, there is a practical challenge of layout development. Duration of two and a half months, with classes twice a week, totaling 40 hours.

Back-End Programming: Focuses on developing the logic and data structure of applications. Covers languages such as Java and Python, databases, APIs, and information security. Duration of four months, with classes twice a week, totaling 70 hours.

Digital Design: Aimed at beginners, the course trains young people to use Figma for collaborative design and prototyping. It emphasizes practice and real-world application, preparing students to create functional interfaces. Duration of two and a half months, with classes twice a week, totaling 48 hours.

Business Informatics: Offers essential knowledge on digital literacy, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, drafting formal emails, and basic principles of information security. The course has a practical focus, simulating situations from the corporate environment. Duration of three months, with classes twice a week, totaling 80 hours.

Power BI: Teaches how to use Power BI for data analysis and visualization, preparation of reports, and interactive dashboards. Contents include data import, transformation and visualization, building dynamic reports, collaboration, and cloud sharing. Duration of one and a half months, with weekly classes, totaling 20 hours.

**All courses take place at the Computer Lab, located in the main building of Redes da Maré (Rua Sargento Silva Nunes, 1012 – Nova Holanda, Maré). The calls for applications are published here.**

TESTIMONIALS FROM STUDENTS

"I already had the opportunity to take a Spanish course at Redes a few years ago and, as soon as the Smartphone Maintenance course opened, I saw another opportunity to do something there. I love technology and I intend to be a professional in the area, both repairing smartphones as much as developing software. I would even venture to say that I can fix many devices."

Nicole Maciel, 18, student of the Smartphone and Tablet Maintenance course

I started working professionally in this area 2 weeks ago [1 month after starting the Smartphone Maintenance course], which is when I really started to publicize my work. It's been amazing! At first I was afraid to take it professionally, but now I'm seeing that it was one of my best choices. Most of the dissemination is done through social networks and WhatsApp. I also printed a sign and put it on the front door.

Raiane Gomes, 22, Nova Holanda, student of the Smartphone and Tablet Maintenance course

"I signed up for the course because it's a source of income, I want to work in the technical area and open my store someday. What I've learned so far is to change the faceplate, clean the plate, redo the charging connector, solder and re-weld, reactivate the battery, use the multimeter and I also learned to remake the components of the board. I take to my personal and professional life the appreciation of my workmanship and that everything has to be done with care."

Douglas Nunes, 20, student of the Smartphone and Tablet Maintenance course

"The course is cool, and it's also a new experience for me, as it's the first time I've taken a course. It's been a lot of fun to learn the subjects and the classroom has been a didactic place. The impact it has is that motivates me to continue in the area of technology."

Júlio César Godoy, 19, Parque União, student of the Web Programming - Front-End Development course

""I'm really enjoying the course and I know it's an area that will grow in the job market! The course offers the equipment I don't have at home, such as a computer and internet, this helps a lot for a good study and for me to grow in the area of technology."

Luís Henrique Lima, 19, Parque União, student of the Web Programming - Front-End Development course

"I started following Redes on social networks and it was there that I discovered the Maintenance course. I decided to participate because I really like the technological area. I learned how to change a screen, battery, analyze components, analyze a defect, reactivate the battery, etc. My The biggest learning was teamwork and the ethics of a good professional."

Wando Henrique, 18, Baixa do Sapateiro, student of the Smartphone and Tablet Maintenance course

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

"I have always dreamed of being an educator in the technology field, I just didn't imagine it would happen so soon. Redes gave me this opportunity. Since I was little, I have been in contact with the institution, and in January 2022, I took the Smartphone and Tablet Maintenance course, which I immediately identified with. Soon after, educator Mayara invited me to be a Front-End educator. Today, I am involved in other project courses, expanding the Maré population's access to technological knowledge."

Pedro Henrique Barros, 24 years old, Information Systems undergraduate at UNIRIO, educator of the Business Informatics, Back-End, and Professional Training in Informatics courses.

"In 2022, I participated for the first time in a Redes da Maré course. I was looking for something related to technology and found the Web Development course. I was very well received and took my first steps in the programming field. Since then, I haven’t stopped studying. I was able to apply what I learned in other courses and help other people take their first steps in the area. At Redes, I met one of my biggest inspirations, Mayara Rosário, who encouraged me to continue my studies. Today I am an educator at Redes da Maré and it is a great pleasure to pass on knowledge to my students."

Raiane Gomes da Silva, 24 years old, undergraduate student in Systems Analysis and Development at Unisuam, educator of the Front-End and Digital Design courses.

Pedro Barros certification in the Web Programming - Front-End Development course.

Pedro Barros's first class as an educator of the Web Programming - Front-End Development course, at the Computer Laboratory.

TEAM:

Professional Training in IT / Business Informatics / Back-End Programming

Coordinator: Mayara Rosário

Instructor: Pedro Barros

Smartphone and Tablet Maintenance

Coordinator and Instructor: Mayara Rosário

Instructor: Yago Feliphe

Front-End Programming / Power BI

Coordinator: Mayara Rosário

Instructor: Pedro Santos

Digital Design

Coordinator: Mayara Rosário

Instructor: Raiane Gomes

PROJECT CONTACT

E-mail: eixoeducacao@redesdamare.org.br

WhatsApp Redes da Maré: (21) 99924-6462

Classes: Galpão Ritma: 521 Teixeira Ribeiro Street – Nova Holanda. Redes da Maré Central Building: 1012 Sargento Silva Nunes Street – Nova Holanda.