Research + News | Topic: Career
			
						
			
				Feb 15, 2022
				
					 				
				Survey: 55% Of High Schoolers Don’t Think College Is Needed For Successful Career
 
				A recent survey of 2,000 American high school students found that although a third of respondents have no post-graduation plans, 82 percent agree the most important thing to them is to do something they’re passionate about, regardless of what career they choose. Read the article here.
							 
			
						
			
				Jun 25, 2020
				
					 				
				Gen Z Career Futures
 
				The pandemic has thrown gen Z dreams and ambitions up in the air as economies shrink and the world becomes a more dangerous place. Read the article here.
							 
			
						
			
				Dec 9, 2019
				
					 				
				College Major Regrets… And What To Consider Instead
 
				The most-regretted college majors, according to ZipRecruiter’s College Grads Survey. Read the article here.
							 
			
						
			
				Sep 30, 2019
				
					 				
				8 Questions To Ask Your High School Senior This Fall
 
				This might be the first time you’ve raised these conversation topics with your child or stepchild, and that’s okay. The last year of high school is a natural opportunity to restart and revise your communication rhythms. Read the blog post from Fuller Youth Institute here.
							 
			
						
			
				Jun 13, 2019
				
					 				
				Why ‘Follow Your Passions’ Is Bad Advice For Graduates
 
				Four countercultural insights for outgoing students. Read the article here.
							 
			
						
			
				Apr 9, 2019
				
					 				
				Stop Asking Kids What They Want To Be When They Grow Up
 
				The question forces children to define themselves in terms of work. Read the article here.
							 
			
						
			
				Apr 2, 2019
				
					 				
				What Do Young Americans Really Think About Trade School?
 
				There has been a gradual decline over the past few years in students enrolling in occupational education programs, trade schools, and apprenticeships. Read the article here.
							 
			
						
			
				Mar 26, 2019
				
					 				
				Higher Income May Prove Elusive For Many College Grads
 
				Many college graduates with a four-year degree find themselves struggling to earn enough money to achieve their version of the American dream. Read the article here.
							 
			
						
			
				Mar 7, 2019
				
					 				
				The Stigma Of Choosing Trade School Over College
 
				When college is held up as the one true path to success, parents—especially highly educated ones—might worry when their children opt for vocational school instead. Read the article here.
							 
			
						
			
				Jul 12, 2018
				
					 				
				How I Helped My Kids Decide What To Do After High School
 
				Growing Leaders president Tim Elmore provides a summary of what he and his wife did to prepare their kids for their post-secondary experience. Read his blog post here.