High School Girls: Who wants to study IT?

• Jacques André Grings UNIPACS
• Naira Kaieski IFSUL
• Paula Nunes IFSUL

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/wit.2018.3371

Abstract

The paper examines a professional choice of young high school students, that are finishing this stage, in Paranhana/RS region. A survey with 1,328 students of both genders, aged between 15 and 20 years old, was applied, of which 734 (55%) were girls. The answers indicate that these women mostly desire to attend Higher Education and that is really important the profession and the degree course, as well, in their personal achievement. However, careers and training related to technology presented a concern low demand.

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