Qualifica Sergipe Program Empowers Local Economy and Community with Gastronomy Training

Strategic Insights -

The State of Sergipe's Qualifica Sergipe program marked a significant milestone with over 430 certificates awarded to graduates of its gastronomy courses. The program, a partnership between the Sergipe State Government's State Secretariat of Labor, Employment, and Entrepreneurship (Seteem), the National Commercial Training Service (Senac), and the Federation of Commerce of Goods, Services, and Tourism (Fecomercio/SE), has been instrumental in developing the skills of over 200 Sergipe residents. By focusing on gastronomy, a sector with high demand for skilled labor, the program offers great entrepreneurial opportunities, particularly during seasonal periods like Easter, Sao Joao, and Christmas.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 430 certificates were awarded to graduates of the Qualifica Sergipe program's gastronomy courses, a testament to the program's success in empowering local residents with new professional qualifications.
  • The program, a partnership between Seteem, Senac, and Fecomercio/SE, has reached a significant milestone, with over 200 residents completing courses in gastronomy.
  • Gastronomy was chosen as the focus due to its high demand for skilled labor, offering great entrepreneurial opportunities, particularly during seasonal periods.
  • Ten different courses were offered, including Christmas Confectionery, Chocolates and Easter Eggs, Hot Dishes, Drink Trends, June Foods, Frozen Desserts, and Food Handling.
  • The program has been beneficial for residents like Viviane Tavares, Fernanda Cavalcante, and Cristiane Figueiredo, who have improved their skills and expanded their business offerings through the free training.
  • Qualifica Sergipe has opened 294 classes, benefiting over 4,200 people in 39 municipalities in Sergipe by July 2025.
  • The program has directly contributed to productive inclusion and the strengthening of local economies, reaffirming the commitment to regional development and the generation of real opportunities for the population of Sergipe.

Statistics:

  • Over 430 certificates were awarded to graduates of the Qualifica Sergipe program's gastronomy courses.
  • 200+ residents have completed courses in gastronomy through the program.
  • 10 different courses were offered in gastronomy, including Christmas Confectionery, Chocolates and Easter Eggs, Hot Dishes, Drink Trends, June Foods, Frozen Desserts, and Food Handling.
  • 294 classes were held as part of the Qualifica Sergipe program by July 2025.
  • Over 4,200 people in 39 municipalities in Sergipe have benefited from the program.

Sources:

  • Qualifica Sergipe press release
  • Seteem
  • Senac
  • Fecomercio/SE
  • Sergipe State Government website