Technical education and early employability: articulation between technical baccalaureate and productive sector in Guayas and Pichincha

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https://doi.org/10.64747/vvkmf873

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technical education, youth employability, educational–productive linkage, education policy, Ecuador

Abstract

This study examines the articulation between Technical Baccalaureate (BT) education and the productive sector in the provinces of Guayas and Pichincha, Ecuador, and its impact on early graduate employability. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combines simulated quantitative data based on national surveys with qualitative analysis of institutional narratives and student experiences. Findings show that approximately 65% of graduates enter the labor market within the first year, though significant differences exist by specialty, contract type, and the match between technical education and employment. Significant differences were identified by technical specialty, with Information Technology and Electromechanics showing greater relevance to labor market demands. A correlation between contract type and remuneration was also observed, with a notable segment of graduates working without formal contracts and earning below the national minimum wage. Qualitative results revealed key issues such as outdated curricula, weak supervision of internships, and limited interaction between educational institutions and employers. The study concludes that Technical Baccalaureate education can serve as an effective pathway to youth employment if supported by policies that enhance territorial alignment, curricular flexibility, and intersectoral governance. Recommendations include implementing graduate tracking systems, improving internship quality, and updating curricula based on local contexts and productive needs

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2025-09-15

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Tenecela Calderón, M. E., Tenecela Calderón, L. H., Rodríguez Ruiz, M. F., & Posligua Garcia, D. M. (2025). Technical education and early employability: articulation between technical baccalaureate and productive sector in Guayas and Pichincha. Horizonte Cientifico Educativo International Journal, 1(2), 42-54. https://doi.org/10.64747/vvkmf873

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