Executive Summary

Adult Influencer Career Input

Adult influencers said youth look to parents / guardians and youth program facilitators / educators the most for input on their future careers.

Conversations about future careers with youth ages 17 are more common in tech / mobility states (CA / TX) compared to other states (both adult influencers initiating conversations or being asked by youth for their opinions on career choices).

Adult influencers who identify as racial minorities have these conversations more often with youth ages 12-17 than those identifying as white (both initiating conversations or being asked by youth for their opinions on career choices).

Adults with more official advisory roles carry more weight. Half or more of parents / guardians or youth program facilitators / educations are frequently asked by youth ages 12-17 for opinions on careers, more than other adults (i.e., extended family, etc.)

Older youth appear to look to formal advisors more for advice. Youth program facilitators / educators reported giving their opinions about career choices frequently than parents / guardians among those 15-17 years old.