Estudo da demanda do IFES Campus Santa Teresa: perspectivas sobre o ingresso

Abstract

The goal of this research was to develop a study on the relationship between the demand and the enrollment of students at the Federal Institute of Espírito Santo Campus Santa Teresa. During the development of this work was given by observation, desk research and data collection through a semi-structured questionnaire as instrument. The target consisted of students enrolled in the last grade of the primary education in state and municipal public schools in Santa Teresa and São Roque do Canaã, their parents and teachers as well as the students from the Integrated Farming Technician School of IFES Campus Santa Teresa. The questionnaire applied to elementary school students aimed to collect data on expectations of further studies after the conclusion of primary education and their views on the institution. The questions directed to the IFES students were about the reasons for choosing the course and prospects for further studies after completing high school. The survey sought to raise possible explanations about the reasons for the low number of students from the region’s surrounding schools enrolled in the Integrated Farming Technician High School, so as to support the institution to develop projects and actions which may contribute to the improvement of this framework. It is believed that such expectations must involve the physical structure and the personnel which are provided by the federal government to young people who wish to follow a farming career, thus, contributing to social transformation and innovation of the lifestyle in the countryside so as to build and recover citizenship, to encourage young people to stay in the countryside and to reduce rural exodus. Based on the results obtained it is concluded that there are a number of reasons which cause the low demand for the Technical Course in Farming Integrated to High School offered by IFES Campus Santa Teresa. Among them it is evident the lack of interest of most of the youngsters in the farming activities and in staying in rural areas. The problems faced in the countryside are discouraging farmers and encouraging young people to new jobs which may lead them to better living conditions. The institution requires the development of innovative projects and courses which are more appealing to youngsters, which may excite them to make living plans in tune with new scientific and technological demands of the job market in this globalized world. The absence of extension projects which will attract farmers in the region, the rejection of the boarding school, and lack of daily transportation are some of the factors which contribute to this lack of interest. The data collected provide grants to actions that may solve or at least minimize the problems experienced by IFES Campus Santa Teresa, and to try to restore the credibility and trust of the Institution.