QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF HIGHER PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL COURSES ON NEET YOUTH FROM VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PATHWAYS

This study examines the role of Higher Technical Professional Courses (CTeSPs) in addressing the NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) issue among young people in Portugal, specifically those aged 16-34.Using data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) and the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES), the research focuses on analyzing how CTeSPs offered by both public and private higher education institutions affect NEET rates.The study employs statistical techniques to explore the correlation between CTeSP participation and the reduction of NEET individuals.The results reveal that the CTeSPs offered by higher education institutions significantly contribute to the reduction of the NEET population.When analyzing the data separately for public and private offerings, it is evident that the reduction in the number of young people in this situation continues to decrease significantly with the increase in the number of available courses.The results suggest that CTeSPs play a crucial role in addressing youth unemployment and disengagement, emphasizing the importance of expanding these programs.The study advocates for the reinforcement of public course offerings within these areas to further reduce NEET rates.