We asked teens what schools should teach them about work. This is what they said
Summary
A BBC survey of 2,000 UK teenagers found many want more work experience and help applying for jobs in school. Young people also want better teaching about managing money, stress, and communication skills before leaving school.Key Facts
- Over 40% of UK teens want more chances for work experience at school.
- About 42% want more guidance on how to apply for jobs.
- Nearly 43% want help learning how to manage personal finances.
- Almost 39% want support for handling stress and mental health.
- Around 38% want better training in communication skills.
- The UK government aims to provide two weeks of work experience to all secondary school students in England.
- Many teens have not had any work experience yet, according to the survey.
- Some teenagers shared their work experience stories, showing it helps with social skills and understanding adult life beyond academics.
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