LIFE AND CAREER PROJECT CONSTRUCTION OF INDIGENOUS STUDENTS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

Abstract

This study sought to explore the construction of life and career projects of indigenous students of a Brazilian public university, located in Rio Grande do Sul. Five indigenous students, four from the Kaingang ethnic group and one from the Guarani ethnic group, participated in a flexible interview. A qualitative analysis was employed. The career choices were related to a collective project involving their families and communities. Professionalization has been associated with the possibility of contributing to indigenous societies in general. Career theories must adjust to cultural peculiarities, considering the relational nature inherent in the career construction of young indigenous.

Keywords:
Indigenous students; life project; career