Promoting the insertion of low-income youth from public schools into the labor market.
Vision
Transforming brazilian socioeconomic reality through youth employability.
Values
Act ethically, professionally and transparently, prioritizing collaboration, diversity and excellence.
ABOUT US
Instituto PROA was created in 2007 for the purpose of creating opportunities for personal and professional development for low-income young people coming from public schools, helping them to become protagonists of their own stories and to enter the labor market. Since then, PROA has impacted more than 36,000 young people and today it operates in the States of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná and Minas Gerais with two main projects: the PROPROFESSION course and the PROA Platform.
Alini Dal'Magro has a Master's Degree in Entrepreneurship from USP, and a degree in Administration from UFSC.
She served as Head of the Technical Education Business Unit at Somos Educação and PMO responsible for the merger of Saraiva Educação.
Experience with new businesses, design and development of online courses, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, digital transformation and company structuring. She is currently CEO of Instituto PROA.
Regiane Tofanello
Director of Employability
Regiane studied Psychology at the University Center of Faculdades Metropolitanas.
She coordinated the human resources area at companies such as: Page Personnel, Hays and PepsiCo.
Today she works as Employability Manager at Instituto PROA, being responsible for managing the employability team, relationship with employers, and the perfect match between young people and job offers.
Jorge Hohmuth
Marketing Manager
Graduated in Social Communication with qualification in Advertising from Faculdade Cásper Líbero.
He has over 13 years of experience in managing advertising and marketing campaigns at large agencies such as Publicis, DM9 DDB serving advertisers in both national and international markets such as P&G, Itaú, Ambev, BRF and Sanofi.
Since 2019 he is the Marketing Management of Instituto PROA.
Wesley Linares de Lima
Operations Manager
Wesley attended the Mechanical Technician Course, graduated in Science with a major in Mathematics.
With specializations Lato Sensu in Institutional Psychopedagogy, in Digital Technologies and Innovation in Education and in Teaching in Technical and Higher Education (studying). Acting at Senac from 2008 until 2021, as a teacher of technical courses, free and corporate service and for 6 years as a PROPROFESSION teacher.
He is currently the Pedagogical Coordinator at Instituto PROA, responsible for all pedagogical actions at the institution.
Bruna Barletta
Institutional Manager
Bruna Barletta studied Law at the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo and is a Master's in Law from Columbia University in New York.
She has worked as a lawyer at companies such as: Demarest Advogados, and Columbia Law School. She was also an educational policy analyst at the Lemann Foundation.
Today, she works as Institutional Coordinator at Instituto PROA, being responsible for structuring and organizing the administrative, financial, legal, and people and management areas.
Érica Vieira
Employability Cordinator
Érica has a degree in Anthropology from the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro.
She coordinated the administrative and human resources areas in companies such as: AGF group, Sintraconst Rio, OLX and Humanizadas.
She works as Employability Manager at Instituto PROA in the State of Rio de Janeiro, being responsible for the relationship with employers in Rio de Janeiro, and the perfect match between Rio's young people and vacancies.
Ana Laura Valério Silva
Product and Engagement Coordinator
Ana Laura studied Literature at the University of São Paulo and MBA in Administration at FIA.
She has worked as a didactic content editor in companies such as: Stage Educacional, Editora do Brasil, Saraiva Educação and FTD Educação.
She is currently the Product and Engagement Coordinator at Instituto PROA, responsible for coordinating the PROA Platform and engaging young people.
Letícia Nunes
Employability Specialist
Letícia has a degree in Law, Business Administration and a postgraduate degree in Leadership and Coaching. He coordinated the commercial of two large companies focused on the educational area: Kroton and Unyleya.
Today he works as an Employability Specialist at Instituto PROA in the Southern Region of the country, being responsible for contacting employers in RS and SC, and the perfect match between young southerners and vacancies.
Rosani Bertelli
Operations Specialist
Rosani studied Pedagogy at Camilo Castelo Branco University and did a graduated in Teacher Training at UNICID.
She was a pedagogical advisor in companies such as: Saraiva Educação, SOMOS and Cogna Educação.
She is currently a Pedagogical Operations Analyst at Instituto PROA, responsible for engagement, management of young people in the PROPROFESSION course and relationship with partners and suppliers.
Túlio Freitas
Product Specialist
Túlio Freitas studied Systems Analysis and Development at Centro Universitário Monte Serrat.
He has worked as a web and front-end developer at companies such as: CaSoft, Factor Business Solutions, AllClick and Acesso Soluções e Pagamentos.
He is currently a Product Specialist at Instituto PROA, being responsible for developing the PROA Platform.
Ana Carolina Arnoni
Marketing Specialist
Ana Carolina Arnoni has a degree in Business Administration from Universidade Anhembi Morumbi.
She has worked as an Event, Communication and Digital Operations Analyst in companies such as: Inspirar-te and IT Mídia.
She is currently a Marketing Analyst at Instituto PROA, being responsible for publicizing the Plataforma PROA selection process in the 4 states and all course demands, content production and event organization.
Pablo Ranfley
Learning Management System Administrator.
Bachelor of Industrial Design from São Judas Tadeu University, Technical Degree in Data Processing from ETEC, and also pursued a postgraduate degree in E-Learning Innovation at FMU. Always operating at the intersection of Design and Technology, began working in the field of education in 2016 and specialized in E-Learning Platform Administration during four years of employment at Espro.
Hugo Moreira
Employability Analyst
Hugo is a Management Processes student who started his career in the commercial sector. With 1 year of experience in insurance policy management, he transitioned to the Talent department at a Recruitment and Selection Consulting firm. Over the course of 5 years, he was responsible for managing relationships with the company's key clients, focusing on commercial positions.
Currently, he serves as an Employability Analyst with the mission of supporting young individuals in entering the job market at PROA.
Izabelly Bueno
Administrative Analyst
Izabelly graduated from the PROA Institute and is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration. She gained experience as a young apprentice at Ultragaz and also participated in the selection process for PROPROFISSÃO, working in various administrative roles. Currently, she is involved in the financial management of benefits for students, handling contracts, and managing supplier databases.
Nathália Lobato Pereira
Executive Analyst
Nathália studied Trilingual Executive Secretariat at FMU.
She has worked as a secretarial intern at Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro for 2 years. She was also a bilingual receptionist and commercial assistant at JHSF.
She is currently Executive Assistant at Instituto PROA, managing internal and external meetings, receiving and directing calls, in addition to organizing travel and the CEO's agenda.
Thayssa Cardoso
Employability Analyst
Thayssa has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Santo Amaro (UNISA).
She has worked at Holcim as an Intern for 1 year. She was an Administrative Assistant at Azul Locadora, and worked for 4 years at Randstad Brasil in Human Resources solutions as a Corporate Account Analyst.
She is currently an Employability Analyst at Instituto PROA, being responsible for directing young people from PROA to the job market and building relationship with employers.
Pamela Soares
Employability Analyst
Pamela studied Psychology at Paulista University and has over 7 years of experience in the Third Sector. She has dedicated her career to social causes, working to promote positive changes in people's lives. Today, she works as an Employability Analyst at the PROA Institute, where her mission is to connect young people with partner companies.
Mariane Oliveira
Marketing Analyst
Mariane Oliveira graduated from Instituto PROA and is studying Publicity and Advertising.
She had experience in the marketing area as an intern at advertising agencies: Akm Performma, ASPOMIL and Lew'Lara\TBWA.
Currently, she is Marketing Assistant at Instituto PROA, responsible for publicizing the Plataform PROA selection process, website and event organization.
Emilly Barbosa
Marketing Analyst
Graduated at PROA Institute and currently majoring in Journalism at Centro Universitário FAM. She has experience with copywriting, management e-mail marketing platforms and teamwork. She also has worked as a young apprentice at Sírio-Libanês Hospital back office. Emilly is currently Junior Marketing Analyst at PROA Institute.
Thayany Silva
Project Analyst
Thayany graduated from Instituto PROA and is studying Psychology at Anhanguera Educacional.
She has previously worked as an administrative assistant at KeroMais.
She is currently a Project Assistant at Instituto PROA, being responsible for managing the activities of students in the PROA Platform course.
Evelyn Thamires de Paula
Employability Analyst
Evelyn is formed by Plataforma PROA, has experiences and courses in the administrative, service and event areas.
She is currently Employability Assistant at Instituto PROA, being responsible for supporting the team in connecting young people to the job market!
Kamilly Thamara
Marketing Intern
Kamilly Thamara holds a degree from the PROA Institute and is currently studying Administration, Business, and Marketing.
She gained experience in the administrative field as a young apprentice at Tirolez and Banco Itaú.
Currently, she works as a Marketing Assistant at the PROA Institute. Her role encompasses managing external partnerships, financial management, employment marketing, and the PROPROFISSÃO course.
Andressa Fernanda Lima
Operations Assistant
Andressa graduated from Instituto PROA and took the Professional qualification course in Administrative Routines at Asam.
She had experience in the administrative area as a young apprentice at the Honda Dealer company. Worked for 1 year and 6 months in the PROPROFESSION selection process in São Paulo and Recife.
She is currently an assistant in pedagogical operations at PROPROFESSION developing activities to support the engagement of PROPROFESSION students and assists in the pedagogical operations of the project.
Marcela Ribeiro
Employability Assistant
Marcela has a degree in Human Resources Management from Unimais University and is currently studying a postgraduate course in Organizational Psychology at Anhembi Morumbi University.
She worked for 4 years with customer service, has experience in the personnel department and currently works as Employability Assistant at Instituto PROA.
Results
Over 36,000 lives impacted
85% of young people trained are employed
2% evasion
97,22% presence
What is it to be PROANE?
I want to be a professional who shows people who come from the same place came that the path I took is possible, just believe and go for it. I am very grateful to PROA.”
Larissa Cristina Dias Abrantes
Style Intern at C&A Brasil
I am a channel for change not only for my life, but for my family’s life. If I get a solid career, I’ll help my parents and guarantee them what they haven’t had.
Robert Santana Santos
Architecture Student and Intern at Cyrela
When I saw that I would have the opportunity to do something related to technology, I was enchanted by the course. With PROA I’ve learned to believe in myself, to see new opportunities and to pursue my dreams.
Kamilla Carvalho do Prado
Intern at Websupply
At PROA, I’ve learned not only how to program but also the behavioral and emotional part. It was a unique opportunity to develop myself and be directed to the job market.
Guilherme Viana Araújo
Jr. IT Analyst at Banco Santander
I knew where I was going, but I didn’t know how. During the course, I got to know colleges, companies and new skills that made me know myself better. At PROA, I learned to build my cultural background.
Now the training of young people is focused on the technology area, the young person finishes the course ready to be hired as a Junior Full Stack Web Developer.
It is an online course consisting of training paths that train young people professionally and develop their socio-emotional skills, the young person finishes the course ready to be hired as a Young Apprentice or for first job vacancies.
A group of entrepreneurs came together with a common dream: to help young people with few opportunities to become masters of their own lives. Based on this objective, Susanna Lemann, Marcelo Barbará and Florian Bartunek founded Instituto PROA.
2008
PROA started operations in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro with a course in small repairs in mechanics, automotive painting and business management.
2009
Even in a year of strong global crisis, new financiers arrive at PROA: Instituto Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo and RB Capital join Fundação Lemann. The course that was previously divided into mechanics, automotive painting and business management classes, now the focus is on business management only.
2010
Quantitative leap: an increase from 190 to 300 young people benefited.
2011
PROA's first opportunities fair and new employers board the boat to support young people in finding their first job.
2012
Strengthening of our network of volunteers who collaborate for the development of young PROANES in events and activities.
2013
Historical result: 336 graduated students, 55% of PROA students fulfill their dream of starting higher or technical education, 97% attend the course, 88% young employees.
2014
PROA completes more than 1,000 young people trained and ready for the job market!
2015
Fundação Casas Bahia boards the boat to support us in transforming lives.
2016
Students Raissa Joseph and Larissa Cardoso create a rap that expresses exactly what young people feel when they become PROANES.
2017
PROA completes its first 10 years with 10 impact components: purpose, teamwork, expanding horizons, leadership, experience, recognition, transparency, management, achievement and excellence.
2018
PROACOINS appears, the PROA game that encourages users to circulate through thousands of cultural attractions, receiving credits for each question answered about the missions, being able to convert the coins into cultural or educational benefits.
2019
The first PROA Talks, an event that brought together more than 800 PROANES at the Municipal Theater of São Paulo, with speakers Luiza Heleza Trajano (Magazine Luiza), Nathalia Arcuri (Me Poupe!), Rodrigo Galvão (Oracle) and Tiago Alves (Regus ).
2020
Launch of the PROA teaching system “Youth on Board of the Future” composed of teaching materials to support young people: Life Project, Communication, Logical Reasoning and Experiences.
2021
The PROA Platform is born, whose main objective is to train more than 400 thousand young people online for the job market, with a focus on teaching socio-emotional subjects.
Alini Dal'Magro has a Master's Degree in Entrepreneurship from USP, and a degree in Administration from UFSC.
She served as Head of the Technical Education Business Unit at Somos Educação and PMO responsible for the merger of Saraiva Educação.
Experience with new businesses, design and development of online courses, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, digital transformation and company structuring. She is currently CEO of Instituto PROA.
Regiane studied Psychology at the University Center of Faculdades Metropolitanas.
She coordinated the human resources area at companies such as: Page Personnel, Hays and PepsiCo.
Today she works as Employability Manager at Instituto PROA, being responsible for managing the employability team, relationship with employers, and the perfect match between young people and job offers.
Graduated in Social Communication with qualification in Advertising from Faculdade Cásper Líbero.
He has over 13 years of experience in managing advertising and marketing campaigns at large agencies such as Publicis, DM9 DDB serving advertisers in both national and international markets such as P&G, Itaú, Ambev, BRF and Sanofi.
Since 2019 he is the Marketing Management of Instituto PROA.
Wesley attended the Mechanical Technician Course, graduated in Science with a major in Mathematics.
With specializations Lato Sensu in Institutional Psychopedagogy, in Digital Technologies and Innovation in Education and in Teaching in Technical and Higher Education (studying). Acting at Senac from 2008 until 2021, as a teacher of technical courses, free and corporate service and for 6 years as a PROPROFESSION teacher.
He is currently the Pedagogical Coordinator at Instituto PROA, responsible for all pedagogical actions at the institution.
Bruna Barletta studied Law at the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo and is a Master's in Law from Columbia University in New York.
She has worked as a lawyer at companies such as: Demarest Advogados, and Columbia Law School. She was also an educational policy analyst at the Lemann Foundation.
Today, she works as Institutional Coordinator at Instituto PROA, being responsible for structuring and organizing the administrative, financial, legal, and people and management areas.
Érica has a degree in Anthropology from the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro.
She coordinated the administrative and human resources areas in companies such as: AGF group, Sintraconst Rio, OLX and Humanizadas.
She works as Employability Manager at Instituto PROA in the State of Rio de Janeiro, being responsible for the relationship with employers in Rio de Janeiro, and the perfect match between Rio's young people and vacancies.
Letícia has a degree in Law, Business Administration and a postgraduate degree in Leadership and Coaching. He coordinated the commercial of two large companies focused on the educational area: Kroton and Unyleya.
Today he works as an Employability Specialist at Instituto PROA in the Southern Region of the country, being responsible for contacting employers in RS and SC, and the perfect match between young southerners and vacancies.
Rosani studied Pedagogy at Camilo Castelo Branco University and did a graduated in Teacher Training at UNICID.
She was a pedagogical advisor in companies such as: Saraiva Educação, SOMOS and Cogna Educação.
She is currently a Pedagogical Operations Analyst at Instituto PROA, responsible for engagement, management of young people in the PROPROFESSION course and relationship with partners and suppliers.
Ana Carolina Arnoni has a degree in Business Administration from Universidade Anhembi Morumbi.
She has worked as an Event, Communication and Digital Operations Analyst in companies such as: Inspirar-te and IT Mídia.
She is currently a Marketing Analyst at Instituto PROA, being responsible for publicizing the Plataforma PROA selection process in the 4 states and all course demands, content production and event organization.
Bachelor of Industrial Design from São Judas Tadeu University, Technical Degree in Data Processing from ETEC, and also pursued a postgraduate degree in E-Learning Innovation at FMU. Always operating at the intersection of Design and Technology, began working in the field of education in 2016 and specialized in E-Learning Platform Administration during four years of employment at Espro.
Hugo is a Management Processes student who started his career in the commercial sector. With 1 year of experience in insurance policy management, he transitioned to the Talent department at a Recruitment and Selection Consulting firm. Over the course of 5 years, he was responsible for managing relationships with the company's key clients, focusing on commercial positions.
Currently, he serves as an Employability Analyst with the mission of supporting young individuals in entering the job market at PROA.
Izabelly graduated from the PROA Institute and is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration. She gained experience as a young apprentice at Ultragaz and also participated in the selection process for PROPROFISSÃO, working in various administrative roles. Currently, she is involved in the financial management of benefits for students, handling contracts, and managing supplier databases.
Nathália studied Trilingual Executive Secretariat at FMU.
She has worked as a secretarial intern at Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro for 2 years. She was also a bilingual receptionist and commercial assistant at JHSF.
She is currently Executive Assistant at Instituto PROA, managing internal and external meetings, receiving and directing calls, in addition to organizing travel and the CEO's agenda.
Thayssa has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Santo Amaro (UNISA).
She has worked at Holcim as an Intern for 1 year. She was an Administrative Assistant at Azul Locadora, and worked for 4 years at Randstad Brasil in Human Resources solutions as a Corporate Account Analyst.
She is currently an Employability Analyst at Instituto PROA, being responsible for directing young people from PROA to the job market and building relationship with employers.
Pamela studied Psychology at Paulista University and has over 7 years of experience in the Third Sector. She has dedicated her career to social causes, working to promote positive changes in people's lives. Today, she works as an Employability Analyst at the PROA Institute, where her mission is to connect young people with partner companies.
Mariane Oliveira graduated from Instituto PROA and is studying Publicity and Advertising.
She had experience in the marketing area as an intern at advertising agencies: Akm Performma, ASPOMIL and Lew'Lara\TBWA.
Currently, she is Marketing Assistant at Instituto PROA, responsible for publicizing the Plataform PROA selection process, website and event organization.
Graduated at PROA Institute and currently majoring in Journalism at Centro Universitário FAM. She has experience with copywriting, management e-mail marketing platforms and teamwork. She also has worked as a young apprentice at Sírio-Libanês Hospital back office. Emilly is currently Junior Marketing Analyst at PROA Institute.
Kamilly Thamara holds a degree from the PROA Institute and is currently studying Administration, Business, and Marketing.
She gained experience in the administrative field as a young apprentice at Tirolez and Banco Itaú.
Currently, she works as a Marketing Assistant at the PROA Institute. Her role encompasses managing external partnerships, financial management, employment marketing, and the PROPROFISSÃO course.
Andressa graduated from Instituto PROA and took the Professional qualification course in Administrative Routines at Asam.
She had experience in the administrative area as a young apprentice at the Honda Dealer company. Worked for 1 year and 6 months in the PROPROFESSION selection process in São Paulo and Recife.
She is currently an assistant in pedagogical operations at PROPROFESSION developing activities to support the engagement of PROPROFESSION students and assists in the pedagogical operations of the project.
Marcela has a degree in Human Resources Management from Unimais University and is currently studying a postgraduate course in Organizational Psychology at Anhembi Morumbi University.
She worked for 4 years with customer service, has experience in the personnel department and currently works as Employability Assistant at Instituto PROA.