Secondary school pupils are worried about their career choice, survey says
2 July 2014
Secondary school students are not receiving the right support to make critical career decisions, with a lack of guidance at school and pressure from parents causing 91% to be worried about their future, according to research from schools network Studently.
Wed, 2 Jul 2014Secondary school students are not receiving the right support to make critical career decisions, with a lack of guidance at school and pressure from parents causing 91% to be worried about their future, according to research from schools network Studently.
The survey, carried out among 1,550 secondary school students, revealed 61% are anxious about their career choice and unprepared for the future.
Over two-thirds (69%) feel they are being pressurised into making big decisions, with 38% specifically feeling pressure to follow in the family footsteps in terms of career choice.
The survey, carried out among 1,550 secondary school students, revealed 61% are anxious about their career choice and unprepared for the future.
Over two-thirds (69%) feel they are being pressurised into making big decisions, with 38% specifically feeling pressure to follow in the family footsteps in terms of career choice.
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