The contribution of technical education to vocational training and education

This book seeks to highlight the contributions of technical education in relation to the skills and competences acquired in the technical Administration course at the Paula Souza Centre. The need to train critical citizens who are aware of their social responsibility has increased in recent years due to the technological evolution that has taken place and the need to generate new knowledge in relation to the new economy. This scenario points to an understanding of a qualified profile in contemporary society, which seeks to train responsible and aware citizens. The study thus presents the historical evolution of the Paula Souza Centre and its emphasis on developing skills for technical training, facilitating entry into the globalised market in the face of adversity in the social context. It also emphasises the objectives of the technical course in Administration. Education becomes a point of reference, highlighting the importance of technical schools in Brazil that contribute to training and professional education for the labour market.