IMPACTOS DA EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL TÉCNICA INTEGRADA AO ENSINO MÉDIO SOBRE A FORMAÇÃO E INSERÇÃO LABORAL DE EGRESSOS DO IFMA

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the potencial impacts of Integrated Technical Vocational Education to High School on the training and integration of IFMA graduates into the labor market. The research analyzed the relationship between education and work in the context of contemporary capitalism, discussing the technological, economic, and social changes that have shaped individuals’ educational and work experiences, as well as different perspectives on the role of education in society. The work also examined the trajectory of vocational education in Brazil, from its origins in the colonial period to contemporary reforms, addressing the economic, social, and political transformations that have influenced vocational education and highlighting the main legal milestones and public policies implemented over the years, with a focus on public policies for Integrated Technical Vocational Education. Drawing on a critical perspective, the study examined the effects of Integrated Technical Vocational Education on the training and integration of IFMA graduates into the labor market, using as empirical reference the reality of the Campus São Luís – Monte Castelo from 2020 to 2024. The methodology used included literature review, analysis of secondary data, and application of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with graduates. The results indicated that Integrated Technical Vocational Education favors the continuation of studies and partially contributes to graduates' entry into the job market. Moreover, it also promoted positive impacts beyond professional training, encompassing other importante aspects of individual formation, such as personal development, sociopolitical and cultural participation, and a greater understanding of social reality. However, challenges remain regarding qualified labor market integration, curriculum adequacy, and overcoming the structural duality present in the brazilian educational system. The analysis highlighted the need for more effective public policies to promote comprehensive and emancipatory education, ensuring the true democratization of access to educational and professional opportunities.