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We are changing with the world. Be part of our evolution.

The program is open to candidates from all over Brazil, seeks diverse talents and will value recent graduates from these states.The 2025 Trainee Program offers 43 vacancies for people who wish to work in our operations in Pará and Maranhão.
 
The program is open to candidates from all over Brazil, seeks diverse talents and will value recent graduates from these states.

How it works

To take part, you must have completed a degree in Engineering or Geology at a teaching institution recognized by the Ministry of Education as of December 2021. People expected to graduate by December 2024 can also apply. 

There is no age limit to apply and no previous professional experience is required. All vacancies are for on-site work in municipalities in Pará and Maranhão where Vale has operations.

2024 Registration closed.

Areas of Activity 

Dedicated to supporting the development and longevity of our portfolio. The area works exclusively on the implementation of projects that are key to Vale's strategic plan. 
Responsible for managing mining, pelletizing and logistics operations, the area works to deepen and standardize processes in order to promote greater safety, operational stability, flexibility and efficiency for Vale's production. 
Regional technical reference for business units, responsible for process maturity assessment, integrated business planning, mine and geoscience planning, tactical and operational geotechnics and hydrogeology, engineering management strategy, asset maintenance and laboratory operation. 
The largest copper ore exploration complex in the country, responsible for the management, extraction and processing of copper ore with a state-of-the-art modern process and record-breaking achievements in a single open pit mine, Vale Base Metals works to deepen and standardize processes with the aim of promoting sustainability, operational stability, efficiency and people safety. 

How it works

Our selection process does not require previous experience, has no age limit and graduates from any university recognized by the MEC are accepted.

If the chosen person is allocated in another city or state, we offer relocation and mobility benefits (including dependents). Anyone interested doesn’t need to know anything about mining either, everything will be taught during the program.

Selection process

The 2025 selection process takes place from October to December 2024 in a hidden manner until the last stage.  

Information such as age, educational institution, address and marital status is withheld during the selection process in order to avoid value judgments on the part of those carrying out the assessment. Our selection process is based on your assessment of potential and performance. 

 The development path of the 2025 Trainee Program will last 12 months and will consist of practical learning, formal learning and informal learning. The practical learning part accounts for 70% of the track and includes experience of challenges and projects within the allocation area. 

In addition to the opportunity for development and learning, the company offers a salary compatible with that of the market and the following benefits: profit sharing (PLR); relocation allowance; private pension plan; medical, dental and pharmacy assistance; food vouchers; on-site meals; group life insurance; childcare assistance; Gympass; and the Employee Assistance Program (Apoiar). 

The hiring period is expected to be between January and February 2025.  


08/13 to 09/19 - Online applications and tests

October 2024 - Online panel with HR

November 2024 - Online panel with Vale managers and HR

December 2024 - Executive Panel (In person in Belém)

December 2024 - Results
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Inclusion purpose

We have a commitment to gender equality and, therefore, 50% of trainee vacancies will preferably be allocated to women. We also want to increase the representation of minority groups in leadership positions in our company and we encourage the participation of black women, black men, LGBTQIA+ and PCDs in the selection process.

We are present in 5 Brazilian states, spread over 4 different regions. Of course, we want to find potential talent across the entire national territory.

Among the group of trainees selected in 2022 in Brazil, 67% are female, 71% identified themselves as black (black or brown) and 49% are from the North and Northeast regions of Brazil. We want to increasingly value talents and encourage you, regardless of where you study or live, to be part of our transformation.

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Vale is the fourth most desirable company to work for in Brazil

Selection process

Because we understand that diversity is an important agenda for our growth, our selection process will be carried out in a hidden way until the last stage.

Information such as age, educational institution, address and marital status are omitted during the selection process, in order to avoid judgment on the part of the person doing the evaluation.Our selection process is based on your assessment of potential and ability to perform in the future.

In order to make our process more accessible and inclusive , we chose to carry out the process fully online and remotely.
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Be part of our evolution

The program is an opportunity for recent graduates to connect with the mining company's purpose of improving lives and transforming the future.

"We want to attract talent willing to actively participate in our transformation into an even more sustainable, efficient, innovative mining company committed to the social, economic and environmental development of the places where we operate," explains Hugo Arouca, Vale's general manager for Culture and Talent Acquisition.

According to him, at Vale the trainees will begin a professional journey of continuous learning in a work environment that is becoming increasingly collaborative and inclusive. 

Dream company 

Vale was recognized as one of the 10 dream companies to work for, ranking 4th in the Cia de Talentos awards. This is the second year running that the company has won the award. The company is talent-oriented and focuses on promoting continuous learning and the development of all employees. Vale believes in inclusion and diversity as pillars for building the future.

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