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What 6th years are deciding to do and why.
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With CAO once again badgering 6th year students for a list of their college course choices, the Youth Media Group in Carrickmacross decided to carry out a survey on 6th years from the local schools. Sixth years are getting ready to make a decision that will no doubt alter their lives forever; do you want to know what goes on inside their heads? In these economic times, it’s definitely important to make a wise career choice and the concern of most parents would be to be practical and to get a job by the end of it.
It seems that most 6th years are willing to pursue their interests, whatever that may be!
- 89% of the sixth years in the local area would rather pursue a college course of interest than a well-paid job that didn’t interest them. It is debatable whether these 6th years are ambitious and goal orientated, or whether they just have their heads in the clouds!
- 95% said they were studying for a job that interested them rather than one that was well-paid. This can always be seen as a good sign. But with the scarcity of jobs out there, will more get stuck in jobs they will no doubt hate?
- 67% said they'd take out a student loan to pursue their interests rather than choose a cheaper subject that they didn’t care for.
- 33% said they'd choose a cheaper subject. This could be seen as practical, but is it sacrificing the chance to study something you really love?
The study found it encouraging to see that so many 6th years are willing to follow a career that will interest them and no doubt make them happy, but the question must still be asked – should they be thinking about a more practical career?
What do you think? Comment below sure!
Survey and article carried out by Katie Duffy, Emma McEnaney, Hannah Boylan and Victoria Brennan of Youth Work Ireland Monaghan Youth Media Group. The group meets every Tuesday at 4pm in Youth Work Ireland Monaghan Youth Information Centre, Carrickmacross, new members always welcome!
Further info
Contact Melissa, outreachinfo@ywimonaghan.ie
www.youthworkireland.ie/monaghan and www.facebook.com/ywimon
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