Análise do desenvolvimento de competências técnicas e profissionais dos membros da empresa júnior de engenharia mecânica ao longo do tempo

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the impacts of participation in a Junior Mechanical Engineering Enterprise on the technical and professional development of it’s current and formers members. The Junior Enterprise Movement provides an environment that enable the transformation of academic theory into practical experience, fostering skills such as leadership, entrepreneurship, project management and teamwork. The research combines quantitative and qualitative assessments, derived from document analysis and questionnaires applied to trainees, experienced members, and alumni, to identify factors that drive de development and employability. The results indicate that the main motivation for joining is the search for practical experience, and participation in real projects drives the development of hard skills and, even more comprehensively, soft skills. The experience is confirmed as a competitive differential in employability, with the vast majority of alumni recognizing its positive impact in selection processes. It is concluded that the Junior Enterprise is a fundamental catalyst in training, focused on technical skills, and the behavioral gains, which are the most valued by members.