We asked teens what schools should teach them about work. This is what they said
A BBC survey of 2,000 UK teenagers reveals a strong desire for more practical work experience and financial literacy education in schools. Many students feel unprepared for the workforce and express anxiety about their future career prospects.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant gap between current educational curricula and the practical needs of the next generation entering the workforce.
By Kate Berry , BBC Radio 5 Live and Vanessa Clarke , Senior education reporter Published 15 minutes ago More than four in 10 UK teenagers want more work experience opportunities at school, with a similar proportion calling for more guidance on how to apply for jobs, a survey for the BBC suggests.
The online survey, by Survation, , external asked 2,000 young people aged 13 to 18 about the world of work and the help they need to secure employment once they leave full-time education.
Some called for more support with their communications skills and raised concerns about stress management and personal finances.
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith said it was the government's "mission" to ensure teenagers leave school "confident about their next step and equipped with the skills and experience they need to succeed".
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