MEANINGS ATTRIBUTED BY YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES LIVED IN THE FICA VIVO! PROGRAM

ABSTRACT: This article presents results of a research that sought to understand the constitution of the youth experiences in the Fica Vivo! Program, of young people from 18 to 24 years old who participate in the activities of the Program, in the city of Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais. The study assumes, as theoretical perspective, studies in the field of youth sociology and territorial studies. The data were collected through questionnaires and interviews, and for the analysis, we sought the concept of mobilization by Bernard Charlot. The results point out meanings attributed by the young people to the experiences lived in this Program, relations with work and with the world of culture, highlighting, in this process, the presence of the program workers. It is concluded that the Program has fulfilled the protective function in that territory, in addition to providing educational experiences developed there, learning that are meaningful for these young people, increasing access to culture, leisure and the city.