Who we are

Our History

We are an NGO, created in 2006, dedicated to the full education of young Brazilians.


The purpose of the Institute is:

"To contribute, in Brazil, to the full preparation of social groups through professional training and the strengthening of families and communities, especially the socially vulnerable, in order to promote and enhance access to and integration with employment and sustainable entrepreneurship."

Timeline

  • 2006
  • 2007
  • 2008
  • 2009
  • 2010
  • 2011
Legal registration of the Nextel Institute
Operations begin - 32 students - Direct Connection to the Future in partnership with the Father Bello Professional Training Center (CPA Pe. Bello)
Opening of the Nextel Institute São Paulo
Recognition at the International Business Awards - Stevie Finalist - South America Social Program
Breakfast with businesspeople - strategic mobilization to garner employment opportunities for young people with Nextel partners and suppliers.
First Graduation Class, Direct Connection to the Future Program - SENAC Convention Center, São Paulo
Beginning of Employability Activities, now known as Choice Club
Opening of the Nextel Institute, Salvador, in partnership with the Steve Biko Cultural Institute
Recognition by the State of São Paulo – São Paulo Seal of Diversity – Accession Category 2009
Opening of the Nextel Institute, Rio de Janeiro, in partnership with the Center for Image and Popular Culture
Human Being Award, 2009 - Oswaldo Checchia - Brazilian Human Resources Association
Book Launch - Human Being - Social Responsibility, Company category, published by Qualitymark
Brazilian Marketing Association (ABMN) Award, in the Corporate Social Responsibility category
Citizenship Award - 2009 Telecom Yearbook - Plano Editoral and Telecom
Beginning of partnership with Sodexo
Implementation of Digital Connection Program in partnership with the Click agency
Access to Cultural Heritage - Visit by young people to Cirque Du Solei in SP and RJ
Creation of the portal www.institutonextel.org.br
Beginning of partnership - Personal Marketing Workshop, run by the Hay Group
Training of Educators - Dorina Nowil Workshop
Beginning of partnering activities with Jr. Achievement in São Paulo
Team Building for Nextel Institute Employees - held in SP
Team Building - Career Guidance Program Workshop in partnership with Companhia de Talentos
Opening of the Nextel Institute, Campinas, in partnership with Associação Nazareno Assistencial
Systematization of Social Technology at the Nextel Institute - Hartmam Regueira Institute
Beginning of the Implementation of the Android Nextel Project in partnership with the Paula Souza Center
Implementation of the Learning Program in partnership with the Father Bello Professional Training Center (CPA Pe. Bello)
Implementation of the Talent / Integrated Selection Process Workshop Project - 60 people - SP and RJ
The Seal of Diversity - City of Salvador - BA
The Seal of Diversity - City of Campinas - SP
MKT Award - Best Sustainable Social Marketing and its Connections with Youth
Top Social Award - Nextel Institute and Connections with Youth