Análisis del perfil vocacional de estudiantes de bachillerato para carreras de STEAM

Abstract

Abstract: This Curricular Integration Project analyzes the vocational profile of high school students in Ecuador regarding the selection of STEAM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), considering individual, family, school, and sociocultural factors that influence academic decision-making. The research arises from the limited preference for scientific and technological careers, the persistent gender gap, and the high university dropout rate. A quantitative methodology was implemented in three phases: design and application of vocational instruments, statistical data processing and analysis, and visualization of results through interactive dashboards. The findings identify patterns of interest, levels of self-efficacy, and perceptions of employability in STEAM fields, providing relevant information to strengthen vocational guidance processes in educational institutions. This study contributes contextualized evidence for pedagogical decision-making and the design of strategies that promote informed career choices aligned with labor market demands.