85% of teens feel pressure to go to Uni, but half believe they can build a successful career without a 4-year degree.
An ECMC Group Report gathered new data about what teens expect from education beyond high school.
“The finding points to a possible “new normal” for education that requires shorter, less expensive, more direct-to-career pathways in high-demand industries,” said the study.
Gen Z shows interest in learning more about alternatives to getting ready to enter the workforce other than spending four years in college. 63% said they wanted to hear more about the options available.
According to the report, “most teens prefer learning hands-on skills either in a lab/classroom or through on-the-job experiences.”
Here are the top criteria they use to decide what pathway to follow:
82% career they want to pursue
81% learning the skills they need to succeed
79% potential income in the long term
68% tuition costs
66% initial salary
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