Mercadorização e capital humano: uma análise do processo de formação de jovens para o novo mercado de trabalho

Abstract

The research at hand sought to understand the educational background of the contemporary worker for the job market and how individuals adapt to the new requirements to achieve the profile of the ideal professional. The motivations for English language studies were analyzed in students enrolled in CODISMA’s basic English course I and II and in CODISMA’s last three modules, English VIII, Advanced I and II, in the first half of 2018. The institution, located within the Universidade Federal da Paraíba, was chosen as the sample due to its accessibility and the number of university students who attend it. The English course was chosen due to the representation of this language as a differential in the job selections and interviews, with much demand by those who seek to become more competitive in the job market. The research was carried out through the application of questionnaires of objective questions and semi-structured interviews. From the numerical data and testimonies collected, it was possible to observe the profile of the students who started their studies in the institution and those of which were able to keep their studies to the last modules, and also evidencing the importance students give to the mastery of the language for daily life usage, to improve the quality of their academic training, to help acquire a job and to refine the calibre of professional they intend to become. Such idealization of a worker that they aim to achieve would have a direct influence on their path, family relationships and life management in support of this goal.