Educação profissional: um breve histórico da modalidade de ensino que busca qualificar pessoas para o mercado de trabalho

Abstract

This article presents a historical overview of professional education, and the behavior of the labor market in a globalized economy. The article shows how professional education was consolidated in Brazil through laws and decrees as well as the initiative of private institutions. Socioeconomic balance is one of the major concerns of Brazilian municipalities. There are great challenges in the relationship between work and education within an economy. The government is concerned with providing education geared to the labor market and thus generate employment and consequently income. Understanding how this labor market moves has become increasingly important and those seeking a job placement within a company are aware that understanding the dynamics of this market can be decisive for achieving professional success.