Students Report Feeling Unprepared for Life After High School
EDITOR BRIEF
A new study says many Gen Z high school graduates feel unready for adulthood after graduation. It reports they often enter shrinking job sectors, many do not finish the training or education programs they start, and just over half say high school did not prepare them well for more schooling. The report also argues that success in high school should be judged by later life outcomes, not just grades and transcripts.
INSIGHTS
For learners, this highlights the value of building practical skills alongside schoolwork. A good next step is to set a small post-graduation plan that includes career exploration, a training path, and self-assessment of strengths and interests.
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