Ask some experts and they’ll tell you that it’s never too soon for young people to start thinking about what they want to be when they grow up. However, it seems that what someone might enjoy doing at four years old is likely to be completely different than what they will enjoy at twenty-four years old. And even someone in their thirties, forties or fifties may find their interests change over time. So when should middle school students start thinking about their career?
What the Experts Say about Middle School Students and Careers
According to a September 2008 article in The Calgary Herald a study conducted by Canadian Policy Research Networks found that schools don’t appear to be doing enough to prepare young people for a career, and that information on career and skill development should be initiated early; in this case as early as sixth grade.
In addition, it was reported in the Daily Mail Reporter that Schools Secretary Ed Balls told the British Chambers of Commerce that students as young as ten “should learn about the choices open to them when they leave school.” This includes having young students visit universities and encouraging more school visits from business people.
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