Parana's Agricultural Students Embark on Unprecedented International Experiences

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A group of 100 students from Parana's public school system is traveling to the United States for a semester-long experience focused on agribusiness in Iowa. This unprecedented edition of Ganhando o Mundo Agricola is a dream come true for the students, who will improve their English and learn techniques that can be replicated in their home state. The program, which has invested over R$500 million since its inception in 2022, has already benefited more than 2,500 students, faculty, and principals. The students will be housed on the University of Northern Iowa campus in Cedar Falls and will participate in group activities, workshops, and visits to farms, industries, and companies in the sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ganhando o Mundo Agricola program has selected 100 students from agricultural schools in Parana to participate in a semester-long experience in the United States, focusing on agribusiness in Iowa.
  • The program has invested over R$500 million since its inception in 2022 and has already benefited more than 2,500 students, faculty, and principals.
  • The students will improve their English and learn techniques that can be replicated in their home state, staying on the University of Northern Iowa campus in Cedar Falls.
  • The program has a record number of 2,000 spots for the 2026 edition, covering destinations such as Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
  • The Ganhando o Mundo program promotes almost 4,000 improvements in the first semester, focused on public school students pursuing technical training in Agriculture, Forestry, Forestry Machinery Operation, Farming, and Agribusiness.
  • The students will receive management and entrepreneurship lessons, in addition to practical classes, to enhance their knowledge and skills.

Statistics:

  • Over 2,500 students, faculty, and principals have benefited from the Ganhando o Mundo program since its inception in 2022.
  • The program has invested over R$500 million.
  • The 2025 edition opened up spaces for 1,300 students, with destinations including Australia, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and New Zealand.
  • The 2026 edition will have a record number of 2,000 spots.
  • The program promotes almost 4,000 improvements in the first semester.
  • The students will travel in two groups, with the first departure being on Saturday, January 16, 2026, and the second traveling in January 2026.

Sources:

  • "Intercambio inédito: 50 alunos de Colégios Agrícolas do Paraná embarcam para os EUA" (2022)
  • "Ganhando o Mundo" (Parana State Government)
  • "Programa de Intercâmbio Ganhando o Mundo" (Parana State Government)
  • "Investimento em Ganhando o Mundo ultrapassa R$500 milhões" (2022)
  • "Ganhando o Mundo: 1.300 espaços para os estudantes" (2025)