Career-conscious young people in Somerset (From Bridgwater Mercury)

Career-conscious young people in Somerset

8:50am Thursday 17th December 2009

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YOUNG people in Somerset are a career-conscious lot according to a new poll, which reveals that many 16 to 18-year-olds in the South-West are already thinking about their future jobs.

Almost three quarters of young people in the region have given serious thought to the line of work they would like to go into when they leave education or training, and over a third have a clear idea of the kind of job they would like to have.

Ambition among young people in the area is high, with almost half predicting that they will earn more than or enjoy greater job satisfaction than their parents.

The national poll also questioned 16 to 18-year olds about the kinds of careers they would like to go into when they leave education or training. The South-West looks set to be a hot-bed of future arts and entertainment talent, with more young people keen to work in this sector than any other. Business and finance and television, radio and film were also popular career choices.

The poll comes during a week of events to mark the raising of the participation age – a major change to the education system which means young people in England will be required to stay on in education or training until the age of 18, from 2015.

Staying in education or training for longer will help ensure all young people in Somerset develop the skills, knowledge and attitude to prepare them for future learning and work.

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