We work for a youth capable of generating impact in the country

We work for a youth capable of generating impact in the country

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Who we are

We are an organization that believes in the transformation that connection between people and mentoring can bring.

We connect young people at the beginning of their careers and/or without resources with experienced professionals through online mentoring for personal and professional development. We use technology to connect different cities across Brazil and, in some cases, even outside of it.

Our mentors share their experiences through our exclusive methodology to help our young people develop a life plan, goals and career, in addition to participating in various programs that provide opportunities for personal, educational and professional growth to transform the lives of these young people and the country.

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Our history

The Joule born in 2012, based on the founders’ desire to give back everything they experienced throughout their careers. In 2015, faced with an alarming scenario in Brazil, with more than 13 million unemployed, the project was created to help people seeking employment, guidance and support. We formed an online volunteer network, scalable and accessible to people from different regions. 

Since then, the project has grown significantly, reaching more than 4 thousand mentees and 1,500 mentors. In 2017, the Joule Institute became a NGO, formalizing its structure to expand its social impact throughout the country.

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Code of Conduct
Financial Statements Joule Institute
Joule 5-Year Impact Report (2015 to Sep 2020)
Annual Report - 2020
Annual Report - 2021
Annual Report - 2022
Annual Report - 2023

Our essence

Mission

Empowering low-income youngsters and professionals to widen their future perspectives and enable them towards personal and professional growth, transforming their lives making a positive impact in their community.

Vision

Becoming a reference in terms of contribution to a more egalitarian society through personal, professional development in a universal access to education in order to promote social equality in Brazil.

Valores

Transparency: act with integrity in all our actions Empathy: think about how the other person feels and act based on that Responsibility: our actions are considered and have value

Awards & Acknowledgement

2017

Selected for the Youth Action Net Laureate: Young Social Entrepreneur, by the International Youth Foundation

Case study at Georgetown University

2018

Young Leaders of the America Initiative Award, given by the US government

Selected by the Arymax Foundation in the Project Competition

Partnership with GreaterGood.org to hold in-person Girls' Voices workshops in public schools in Brazil

2019

E2C Partnership with Grupo+Unidos: English Mentoring for Young Black People

Selected by the US government for the Global Diplomacy and Social Impact Conference in San Diego, CA

2020

Selected by the 1Bi Foundation for the Potencialize Program: Consulting by Ifood professionals

Selected by the Ambev Group to participate in the VOA Program: Development and Mentoring Project with Ambev employees

2021

Selected by the Ambev Group for the PEX VOA Program phase: in preparation for the Management and Trust seal from the Doar Institute.

Our team

Shirley Schneider

CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR

Shirley Schneider

Passagens pelas áreas de Supply Chain e Fulfillment da Dell, Eichenberg e Convector. Fellow da Internacional Youth Foundation, Embaixadora do Programa Girls Voices da GreaterGood.org Formada em administração de empresas pela PUC-RS
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Fernando Schneider

FOUNDER AND BOARD MEMBER

Fernando Schneider

Technology Director at BK - Experience at Google, Microsoft, Dell, UOL and McKinsey. Business Administration from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, MBA from the Tuck School of Business @ Dartmouth
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Bruno Barreto

CO-FOUNDER AND MEMBER OF THE FISCAL BOARD

Bruno Barreto

General Sales Manager for Latin America at Google - Previous experience at Goldman Sachs and Symantec. Bachelor's degree in business administration from Brigham Young University; MBA from the University of Texas at Austin
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Tiago Carvalho

BOARD MEMBER

Tiago Carvalho

Entrepreneur at Dentz, with experience in management positions at Euromonitor, Integrity Consulting and WTC. Graduated in Business Administration from Anhembi
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Danielle Camillo

BOARD MEMBER

Danielle Camillo

Marketing Manager at Unilever, with experience at Frooty, Lindt and Danone. Graduated in Business Administration from FEA-USP, MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
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Danilo Nogueira

PROJECT AND PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Danilo Nogueira

Estudante de Engenharia da UNICAMP, apaixonado por ensinar, criar conexões verdadeiras e aprender com as pessoas. Foi mentorado pelo Joule em 2019, Pós Júnior e é também co-fundador da Liga de Estágios da UNICAMP
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Testimonials

“I met Joule when I was finishing high school, when I was full of uncertainties and doubts about my future. What makes me happiest is seeing with much greater clarity the growth of my mindset and my perspective on my career. After the mentoring, I started college in Event Management, got my first internship and today I feel fulfilled as an intern in the audiovisual area.”
Everton Brito
Everton Brito
“I can say that mentoring influenced everything I did: it helped me decide where I would study, which field to pursue, and how to prioritize my projects to ensure a greater impact on each one. My life after mentoring changed a lot and I achieved several things: I got into college, went on an exchange program, and won an award!"
Karen Reis
Karen Reis
“My mentor was excellent at working directly with me to enhance my skills and also connected me with IT professionals, which helped me explore and better understand opportunities in the technology sector. After the mentorship, I began to work more strategically on my networking and LinkedIn, applying everything I had learned. This helped me start an internship in the Portfolio Management area at Banco Itaú, which was a great leap forward in my career.”
Ana Beatriz Almeida
Ana Beatriz Almeida
“My mentor was able to add a lot of value to my profile with skills that I couldn’t have on my own. After each conversation, he was able to help me make my resume more objective and assertive. Thanks to the mentoring, I was super prepared to participate in selection processes. I felt confident and prepared. If I have a stable job today, the mentoring was essential for that, because it gave me a broader vision and the help of someone much more experienced than me.”
Lucas Lisboa
Lucas Lisboa
“In 2022, I discovered the Joule Institute. At the time, I was unemployed and a recent high school graduate, struggling to organize my career goals. My mentor played a key role in helping me identify and unite my greatest interests: mobilizing people and creating solutions through STEM fields to address social challenges.”
Marta Melo
Marta Melo
“Participating in Conecta 8 helped me get my degree and OAB card. It was a dream to become a lawyer, but I was afraid of the future and didn’t know how to deal with the excess. My mentor was a pillar in this final stretch, she taught me and continues to teach me a lot to this day.”
Lucas Romão
Lucas Romão
“I found Joule at the beginning of my career, when I was looking to grow personally and professionally. I had a lot of difficulty believing in my potential. The mentoring helped me gain clarity about my choices and better structure my professional journey, providing practical tools and, above all, emotional and strategic support to deal with the challenges of being a young black woman in the outskirts of the city and in the corporate world. Thanks to the mentoring, I was able to develop my potential and enroll in the Law course through a full Prouni scholarship!
Isadora Guimarães
Isadora Guimarães
"I remember how my mentor made me realize the value of my skills and helped me build confidence. It wasn't just about techniques or knowledge, but about understanding my potential and using it to my advantage. After the mentorship, I managed to pass 3 interviews, where I had to make a difficult decision to choose which one best fit my profile, which was an important milestone in my career."
Karina Feliciano
Karina Feliciano

A network that transforms performs drives

The Joule Institute is a network of more than 5,000 experienced mentors from hundreds of companies in Brazil and around the world, helping young students and professionals transform their lives through education and building a solid career.
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