ABSTRACT
The permanence and success of students in computer-related courses
has a direct impact on the job market. Evasion is one of the
obstacles in computing, thus corroborating the absence of qualified
professionals in the face of high Brazilian demand. This paper aims
to analyze motivations for students to enter and stay in computerrelated
courses, both at the technical and higher levels in a public
educational institution. To this end, questionnaires were applied
to incoming students and to complete their respective courses in
2019. The study presents a quantitative analysis related to objective
questions, in order to contribute to the evaluation and verification
of the profile of students in the area, career prospects, and acting in
computing, as well as reflections on academia in vocational training.