Mentoria para o mercado de trabalho

Abstract

The paper highlights the increasing behavioral demands on young individuals in the job market. A growing challenge is observed in the pursuit of initial employment, particularly for young people in socioeconomically disadvantaged scenarios. Data reveals high unemployment rates among youth in Brazil. The paper advocates for the importance of integrating school learning with everyday practice, adapting to the transformations in the job market, now more dynamic and multifaceted. Throughout the pages, I share a mentoring experience, emphasizing the need to broaden young people's perspectives on professional possibilities, considering various trajectories, including unconventional ones. The text underscores the importance of reflecting on the value of work and delves into the discussion of young people's professional choices in an unequal context. I propose a mentoring project to develop students' agency and empower them to face the challenges of the job market, aligned with changes in Brazilian education, such as the High School Reform and the National Common Curricular Base. Additionally, it emphasizes the relevance of using digital technology as an active tool in building students' agency and highlights the school's role in preparing students for well-informed professional decisions.