The education of young people and adults in municipality of Bagé/RS and the perceptions of social actors on entrepreneurial education in the territory

Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of the perception of social actors regarding the Entrepreneurial Education proposed through the Young and Adult Education (EJA) in the territory of Bagé/RS. A qualitative research was carried out using data collection techniques such as bibliographic research and interviews, involving 59 subjects, among them students, technicians and managers of public schools that offer EJA in the municipality of Bagé/RS. The specialised bibliography reiterates that initiatives related to entrepreneurship, when inserted into the formal teaching and learning process, improve the quality of life, benefit less privileged communities and bring about processes of personal transformation. Although some students have expressed little motivation and/or interest in entrepreneurship, it is observed that, for the most part, those who had the opportunity of contact with Entrepreneurship Education showed satisfaction and recognition as to the importance of this subject. Moreover, the involvement, commitment and motivation of all the social actors analysed were decisive for the implementation of Entrepreneurship Education in the analysed territory. 

Keywords: Entrepreneurship Education. Regional actors. Youth and Adult Education.