YOUTH, TRAINING AND WORK: APPROACHING THE THEORIES OF PROFESSIONAL INSERTION AND SCHOOL-TO-WORK

ABSTRACT

This essay presents and discusses theories of French professional insertion and school-to-work. The discussion supports the exploration of the convergence aspects of the theories, seeking to broaden the debate in Brazil, in order to contemplate the particularities of the country. In summary, four points stand out: the reconfigurations of the insertion process resulting from the structural transformations of Brazilian Higher Education; the relationship between the entry of different youth ethnic and economic groups in Higher Education and the impasses or advances in working conditions; the risk of lowering diplomas as a consequence of the increase in the number of graduates and the possible sociooccupational stratification; and the centrality of Higher Education institutions in young people’s working life.

Keywords
Professional insertion; School-to-work; Youth; Labor market