Careers advice severely lacking in schools, poll shows
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.A poll has shown that thousands of young people believe their future careers could be hampered because of a lack of guidance from teachers.
Almost one in four young people said they had not been told that poor A-level choices could deny them access to certain courses and careers, the poll of 6,300 youngsters found.
The survey, commissioned by The Student Room, found that just under a quarter of young people complained that they had not received enough advice about how the subject choices they made at A-level, BTEC or other qualification could affect their future options.
One student told researchers: "It wasn't made clear which subjects were needed for which university course. Since I didn't know which degree I wanted to do I wish teachers had helped me to choose A-level subjects which would allow me access to the most courses as now I am slightly limited."
Another said: "Teachers did not explain that dropping, for example maths, would stop you being able to enter a wide variety of degree courses. Not one teacher tried to stop me dropping it when I did, something which I regret."
The survey also reveals that more than three quarters (77 per cent) of young people said that there was an expectation that they would go to university rather than pick an alternative training option.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments