According to the survey, young South Africans aspire to do work that is both meaningful and fulfilling,
“More than half the respondents said they want to do work that they care about and that makes a difference, 40% have ambitions to do ‘something extraordinary with my work’ and 38% think they will love their work.“These results highlight how important it is for school leavers to integrate their passions and interests with their skills and capabilities when they are making choices about tertiary study paths.
She said given the state of the world and overall anxiety about the fast-changing future of work, these young South Africans indicated a generally positive outlook at this life stage, with 43% saying they wake up feeling hopeful and an additional 14% who are excited to face the day. “What we are seeing is a significant proportion of young people who think they have a contribution to make to their country, with 58% concerned about climate change impacts and 55% believing in the responsibility to vote.
“There are also high levels of awareness of the systemic issues that plague South Africa such as crime, poverty and the ailing economy, as well as mindfulness when it comes to their health, and particularly, their mental health. These attributes align to the ways Sacap has shaped our accredited educational programmes to match the hopes and dreams of Generation Z,” Martin said.
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