Career Input

AdultInfluencerEngagementwith Youth15-17

The adult influencers' relationship to the youth 15-17 matters.

▪ Parents/guardians & youth program facilitators/educators initiate future career discussions more than extended family.

▪ Extended family initiate these conversations more often than those in other roles (neighbors, coworkers, etc.).

A similar pattern was observed for adults' reports of youth 15-17 initiating career conversations about careers.

▪ 6 in 10 ask youth program facilitators / educators frequently

▪ Half ask parents / guardians frequently for their opinions

▪ Extended family and others were asked least often

Older youth appear to look more to formal advisors for advice.

▪ Youth program facilitators / educators reported giving their opinions about career choices more frequently than parents / guardians.

THEY ASK YOUR OPINION ABOUT FUTURE CAREER CHOICES? Thinking specifically about youth aged 15-17, how often do…

YOU INITIATE DICUSSIONS ABOUT THEIR FUTURE CAREER CHOICES?