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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 200 professionals are called to work in the state network of Piauí

The state of Piauí has called 218 professionals to enhance the teaching and administrative staff in public schools as part of an initiative to strengthen integrated full-time high school and technical education.

Mar 20 • 17:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SindusconPR and UFPR launch a specialization in Engineering with immersion

SindusconPR and the Federal University of Paraná have launched a new specialization course in Engineering focused on merging technical knowledge with management skills essential for the construction industry.

Mar 20 • 13:13 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: MPs Raise Concerns Over Lack of Inclusion of Minorities and Governance in Universities and Tvets

Kenyan MPs are urging universities and technical training institutes to improve inclusivity and governance practices, particularly regarding the representation of minorities and persons with disabilities.

Mar 20 • 11:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Confirmed: Rajasthan 10th Board Result will be announced on March 23

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education has officially announced that the 10th grade results will be released on March 23, 2026, after delays due to technical verification processes.

Mar 20 • 10:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In light of the decline in resources sent by the Nation, Santa Fe creates its own fund to support technical education

The government of Santa Fe has established a provincial fund of 3.5 billion pesos to finance projects in technical schools due to a decrease in national funding.

Mar 19 • 15:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Osun lawmaker awards scholarships to 1,240 students

A Nigerian lawmaker has awarded scholarships to 1,240 students in Osun State to promote technical education.

Mar 18 • 15:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFS Administrative Technicians Go on Indefinite Strike

Around 1,400 technical-administrative workers at the Federal University of Sergipe began an indefinite strike to demand fulfillment of a previous labor agreement.

Mar 18 • 14:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Minister unveils new phase of TVET reforms in London

Nigeria's Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, announced the launch of a new phase of Technical and Vocational Education and Training reforms during a visit to London with President Bola Tinubu.

Mar 18 • 11:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Minister's Press Conference Canceled Unexpectedly at the Last Minute

The planned press conference by Education Minister Anders Adlercreutz was unexpectedly canceled due to technical issues with the law's wording.

Mar 18 • 10:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Internships in Pará: CIEE opens 45 vacancies for high school, technical, and higher education; learn how to register

CIEE has announced the opening of 45 internship positions in Pará for students at various educational levels, including high school, technical, and university.

Mar 18 • 08:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Disruption in the YTL Grading Service

There is currently a disruption in the grading service of the Matriculation Examination Board in Finland, preventing access for teachers.

Mar 17 • 18:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Ten years after a fire, the renovation of the technical school in the historic center of San Isidro begins

San Isidro's Technical School N° 3 '15 de Septiembre' is set to undergo significant renovations after suffering extensive damage from a fire in 2016.

Mar 17 • 13:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senai-DF opens registrations for over 6,000 free vacancies in technical and qualification courses

Senai-DF in Brazil has opened registration for over 6,105 free technical and qualification course vacancies for the second trimester of 2026.

Mar 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NBTE blames polytechnics for delay in NYSC mobilisation

The National Board for Technical Education has identified polytechnics as a significant factor contributing to the delays in the mobilization of graduates for the National Youth Service Corps in Nigeria.

Mar 15 • 13:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice decrees arrest and seizure of students suspected of torturing freshmen at Etec with pliers, belts, and pipes

A court in Iguape, São Paulo, has ordered the arrest of one 18-year-old and the apprehension of two minors for allegedly torturing freshmen at a technical school.

Mar 14 • 17:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Academy of Arts has reached its limits but will not move to the Technical School

The Academy of Arts in Iceland is facing challenges that are being recognized, but it has decided not to relocate to the Technical School.

Mar 14 • 14:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Stop of the relocation to Skólavörðuholt

The relocation plans for the University of the Arts in Iceland have been halted due to delays in the Technical School's move.

Mar 14 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

University signs technical cooperation agreement with the National Observatory in Volta Redonda

A university in Brazil has signed a cooperation agreement with the National Observatory to enhance scientific and technological activities.

Mar 13 • 14:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trio accused of torturing freshmen for 'initiation oath' at school in the SP coast; police investigate

Three students at a technical school in São Paulo are accused of torturing freshmen as part of a cruel initiation ritual, leading to a police investigation.

Mar 13 • 08:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Students waited over an hour for exam to start, assistant principal puzzled: 'Everything was basically right'

A high school exam in Valkeakoski, Finland, saw students waiting more than an hour due to technical issues, causing frustration and anxiety among students.

Mar 12 • 11:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Science and Education: Munich Universities Remain 'Excellent'

The Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have been awarded the title of 'Excellence University' for the fourth consecutive time.

Mar 12 • 07:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Science in Munich: LMU and TUM Remain Excellent

The Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have received the prestigious status of Excellence University for another seven years.

Mar 11 • 18:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senac opens free vacancies for massage therapy and aesthetics courses in Boa Vista

Senac is offering free technical courses in massage therapy and aesthetics in Boa Vista, with specific eligibility criteria for applicants.

Mar 11 • 12:31 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: NAPLAN testing paused due to technical problems

NAPLAN testing for over 1.3 million Australian students has been paused due to technical issues affecting the online assessment platform.

Mar 11 • 00:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IFRN offers 510 spots in technical courses integrated with EJA

The Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN) has opened 510 spots in initial and continuing education courses integrated with Youth and Adult Education (EJA) for the first semester of 2026.

Mar 10 • 18:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFFS opens competition with more than 20 vacancies and a salary of R$ 4,900; see cities

The Federal University of Fronteira Sul (UFFS) has announced a public competition for 23 technical-administrative positions with starting salaries up to R$ 4,967.04.

Mar 9 • 18:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG hails Zulum for expanding technical, vocational education in Borno

The Federal Government of Nigeria praised Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum for enhancing technical and vocational education with the graduation of 3,000 trainees across multiple institutes.

Mar 9 • 06:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Amid tensions between industrialists and the government, Paolo Rocca inaugurated a school in Brazil alongside Lula

Paolo Rocca inaugurated a technical school in Brazil with President Lula, highlighting the significance of industrial investment in education against a backdrop of political tensions in Argentina.

Mar 6 • 22:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Ternium inaugurated a technical school in Brazil with the presence of Lula da Silva and Paolo Rocca

Ternium opened the Roberto Rocca Technical School in Santa Cruz, Brazil, with prominent figures including President Lula da Silva and CEO Paolo Rocca in attendance.

Mar 6 • 20:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Technical Glitches Disrupted the Basic School E-Exam

The Estonian Education and Youth Board has begun trial exams to assess the readiness of schools and the examination information system for the transition to online exams next year, but faced some technical issues during the first English e-exam.

Mar 6 • 13:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Registration for free technical course in Animal Husbandry is extended in Feira de Santana

The registration deadline for a free technical course in Animal Husbandry offered by Fundação Bradesco in Feira de Santana has been extended to Friday.

Mar 5 • 15:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Teachers wrote to Barbara Nowacka. Alarm about MEN reform

Polish physicists express concerns over the reduction of hours in advanced subjects, suggesting it will negatively impact students' preparation for technical and scientific fields.

Mar 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Director of Smíchov Industrial School Sáblík is Running for the Senate

The director of the Smíchov Industrial School, Sáblík, has announced his candidacy for the Senate, although further details are not available due to technical issues with the news source.

Mar 4 • 09:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Technical education below desired levels

Brazil's Ministry of Education reported a significant increase in high school vocational enrollments, but this includes short-duration courses that do not meet the national goals for technical education.

Mar 4 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Company offers free training course in plumbing installation in Salvador

Tigre company is offering a free plumbing installation training course in Salvador, aimed at enhancing practical skills and technical qualifications for participants.

Mar 3 • 18:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senac offers more than 200 vacancies for free technical courses in the interior of Bahia

Senac Bahia is offering over 200 free technical course vacancies for the first semester of 2026 aimed at enhancing regional development and job market insertion.

Mar 3 • 13:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Less than half of Lombard students choose high school

For the first time, less than half of the students in Lombardy have chosen the high school path, with 49.44% opting for it, while the majority has moved towards technical and professional institutes.

Mar 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

First Day of Standardized Tests in Five Years

The first standardized tests for Icelandic primary school students in five years were conducted, with encouraging results reported despite some technical difficulties.

Mar 2 • 20:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

High schools must change admission conditions due to SAIS 3 problems

Estonian high schools are required to alter their admission conditions following technical issues with the national admission system, SAIS 3, which delayed the announcement of these conditions.

Mar 2 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Search for integrated high school with technical education grows by more than 30% in the Sorocaba region

The demand for integrated high school and technical education has surged significantly in the Sorocaba region of Brazil, with a notable increase in candidates for the state technical schools.

Mar 1 • 20:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senac offers more than 7 thousand spots in free and technical courses in the central-west of São Paulo

Senac is providing over 7,000 free and technical course openings in central-west São Paulo, including 2,091 in Marília.

Mar 1 • 17:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MS Supera: program that pays R$ 1,600 offers 600 slots for students in technical and higher education

The MS Supera program in Brazil is providing 600 scholarships worth R$ 1,621 for students in technical and higher education courses.

Feb 28 • 20:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Technical education enrollments valid for national plan increase by 4%, less than the previous year

Brazil's technical education enrollments rose by 4% in 2025, according to recent government data, a slower growth rate compared to the previous year's increase.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Toyota Technical School: 234 Graduates Become Full-Time Employees, Including Students from Hokkaido

A graduation ceremony for the Toyota Technical School in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, celebrated 234 students becoming full-time employees of Toyota, with additional recognition for students from Hokkaido.

Feb 27 • 09:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Private technical school closes and students are surprised in the interior of SP

Students at the private technical school Grau Técnico in Araraquara, SP, faced unexpected class suspensions and closure of the institution without prior notice.

Feb 27 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Technical education and comprehensive education grow in 2025, even in an unfavorable scenario, shows Census

Despite a significant decline in the total number of students enrolled in basic education, Brazil's Technical Education and Comprehensive Education have seen growth according to the 2025 Census.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Professional Education Grows 24% Driven by Technical Pathway Offer in High School

Professional education enrollments in high school jumped 24% due to the increased offerings of technical pathways in 2025.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

G. Chatzitheodosios: Thousands of vacancies in technical professions and artificial intelligence

Greece is facing a serious human resources shortage in technical fields, according to G. Chatzitheodosios, president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ifap opens 50 positions for a technical course in Commerce aimed at farmers from rural settlements in Amapá

The Federal Institute of Amapá (Ifap) has announced 50 openings for a technical course in Commerce, specifically targeting farmers from rural settlements who are over 18 years old.

Feb 26 • 09:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Announcement of CTET 2026 Re-Exam Date, Exam Cancelled Due to Technical Reasons

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced a re-examination date for candidates who could not attend the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) due to technical issues during the initial exam.

Feb 26 • 06:51 UTC

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