 of young people believe their parents do not like their jobs. And when asked why they think this, more than a third (36%) of the 1,016 children polled, aged 11-16, put this down to their parents not being passionate about what they do. As a result, when it comes to careers, 66% of youngsters are determined to find something they really enjoy. But further research of 1,514 parents, found two-thirds say their child has expressed an interest in a future career they know very little about. The research was commissioned by The Gatsby Charitable Foundation, which has launched a new Technicians website that leads young people through a series of interactive exercises, to suggest technical careers most aligned to their interests. Four in ten parents cannot confidently define what a technician does ( The Gatsby Charitable Foundation) The charity's spokeswoman, Lesley Thain, said: 'Our study revealed 70% are supportive of their child's hobbies and interests, and a similar percentage would say the same about their children's career ambitions. 'Despite this, we also uncovered a serious knowledge gap when it comes to understanding technician careers – as 40% of parents admitted that they could not confidently define what a technician is.' Parents' attitudes towards their children's careers have shifted too, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. More than half (54%) believe it is more important than ever to pursue passions. And of the parents who are aware of T-levels – a new qualification developed in collaboration with employers, and a common route to becoming a technician – 83% would support their teenager if they wanted to pursue this qualification. Lesley Thain added: 'Technicians are making a difference across society, doing e){kind=link}
As a result, two-thirds of youngsters are determined to find a career they are passionate about – even if their parents know little about it
More than a quarter (27%) of young people believe their parents do not like their jobs.
And when asked why they think this, more than a third (36%) of the 1,016 children polled, aged 11-16, put this down to their parents not being passionate about what they do.
As a result, when it comes to careers, 66% of youngsters are determined to find something they really enjoy.
But further research of 1,514 parents, found two-thirds say their child has expressed an interest in a future career they know very little about.