Teenage career uncertainty: why it matters and how to reduce it
🌍 International data (PISA 2022) reveals that two in five students aged 15 across all OECD countries have no clear career plans.
The proportion of students described as career uncertain has grown by more than half since 2018, and it’s a matter of concern. 📉
🔍 Analysis of longitudinal studies from various countries shows that teenagers with clear plans are more likely to achieve better employment outcomes than their peers who are uncertain. The young people with the lowest academic performance are most often uncertain. 🎓
💡 The good news? Career development programs can significantly reduce levels of career uncertainty. However, PISA 2022 indicates that too few students engage in effective interventions. 📚
📄 This new short paper brings together the evidence on career uncertainty.
Teenage career uncertainty why it matters and how to reduce it
