As parcerias público-privadas no contexto da educação profissional e tecnológica (EPT)

intersecções do mundo do trabalho com as políticas neoliberais

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the implications of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the democratization and expansion of Professional and Technological Education (EPT) in Brazil. To this end, a state-of-the-art bibliographic research was conducted, focusing on the interrelations between the public and private sectors in the provision of EPT. The study highlights the strong presence of neoliberal ideologies that permeate PPP initiatives, characterizing a growing trend towards the privatization and commodification of education. The research reveals that neoliberal logic, with an emphasis on market efficiency and the reduction of the state's role, has predominated in the training of workers. This trend directly influences the management of educational offerings and the structuring of curricula, orienting them more towards the immediate demands of the labor market rather than towards comprehensive and critical education for students. The critical analysis of PPPs in EPT demonstrates that, although these partnerships can contribute to expanding access to education, they also tend to reproduce and reinforce social and economic inequalities. The predominance of private logic in managing educational offerings often results in technical training geared towards short-term employability, to the detriment of emancipatory education that promotes the full development of individuals.The conclusion is that, despite the potential advantages of PPPs in terms of resources and infrastructure, it is crucial that educational policies be guided by principles of social justice and equity. Only then will it be possible to ensure that EPT significantly contributes to the democratization of education and the formation of critical and autonomous citizens.