Youth aspirations and the future of work: a review of the literature and evidence
If young people are to benefit from the changing nature of the world of work, they need to be prepared, both in terms of skills attainment and level of ambition and aspiration. The aspirations of young people are essential to their human capital investment, educational choices and labour market outcomes. When realistic aspirations combine with an individual's sense of agency and a belief that change can occur through their own effort, and given the pathways and tools to support achievement, success can be the outcome. Understanding aspirations is important when developing effective employment ... Show more
Authors: Gardiner, Drew; Goedhuys, Micheline
Published: Geneva, Switzerland, ILO, 2020
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Physical description: 62 p.
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