As possibilidades de atuação na área profissional de tecnologia da informação

Abstract

Choosing the professional path to follow in the area of ​​Information Technology (IT) is complex, and many young people face difficulties when deciding their path professionals, it is essential to provide a comprehensive and enlightening view of the opportunities in IT. Therefore, this work has the general objective of reflecting on opportunities in the world of work in Information Technology, aiming to contribute to the decision-making of students in the 1st year of the Technical Course of Intermediate level in IT in relation to the future area of ​​professional activity. The study was conducted in a class at the Federal Institute of Bahia (IFBA) of the aforementioned course, where a lack of clarity among students regarding the various areas of IT performance. The research sought to understand the perceptions, doubts and students’ expectations regarding their professional future in the area. A pedagogical approach with open debates, encouraging the active participation of students. Areas such as software development, security information and computer networks. The research involved observations, dialogues, debates and an analysis of student preferences and expectations. The project revealed the lack of reflection among students about their careers and the presence of some on the course due to "lack of options". The debates were essential to unveil the student perceptions, and research in the computer lab highlighted the interest in the area of ​​systems development. The results indicate that the intervention project was effective in directing students to specific areas and clarify doubts about requirements and professional paths. Despite temporal challenges, the work highlights the ongoing importance of guidance IT professional. Improvements are suggested, including the use of tools interactive, aiming to benefit not only those involved, but also future classes.