{"id":22527,"date":"2024-10-14T15:24:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T15:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allonlinebanglanewspapers.com\/news\/schools-cant-do-it-alone-young-people-need-more-support-for-career-and-life-preparation-says-new-4-h-survey\/"},"modified":"2024-10-14T15:24:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T15:24:04","slug":"schools-cant-do-it-alone-young-people-need-more-support-for-career-and-life-preparation-says-new-4-h-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allonlinebanglanewspapers.com\/news\/schools-cant-do-it-alone-young-people-need-more-support-for-career-and-life-preparation-says-new-4-h-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"Schools Can\u2019t Do It Alone: Young People Need More Support for Career and Life Preparation, Says New 4-H Survey"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Washington, DC, Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — U.S. teenagers seek more support to develop essential career, life and technical skills to help them succeed in the future, according to a new survey released by National 4-H Council. <\/p>\n

Youth surveyed feel that out of school programs are more likely than school to give them confidence (77% vs. 63% in school) and the ability to manage stress (62% vs. 49%).<\/p>\n

Additionally, young people see gaps in their current education as it relates to career pathways, technical skills and preparation for life after high school.<\/p>\n

One noted skill gap is in financial literacy, where 41% of teens responded that they want to learn more about money management. Vrishab Nooka, a 17-year-old 4-H\u2019er from North Carolina <\/b>was one of those youth until he found his passion for finance through 4-H.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing a leader of my 4-H club has allowed me to develop excellent public speaking skills, leadership qualities like collaboration and relationship-building, and the ability to think critically to solve problems. These skills are important for any career, and thanks to 4-H, I\u2019ve been able to learn and master them,\u201d said Nooka, who plans to study economics in college.<\/p>\n

The survey also shows that while about 70% of 4-H teens surveyed feel prepared to apply both technical and life skills in their careers,\u00a0about half of all teens surveyed do not. <\/i>Those skills include:<\/p>\n