The OECD Career Readiness project helps governments, schools and employers better prepare young people for their working lives by identifying career development strategies that improve employment outcomes. Using international data, it offers guidance to tackle social inequalities, promotes in-demand careers and boosts student motivation, while working with jurisdictions to review and improve career guidance systems.
As young people spend more time in education, they must navigate their pathways based on their interests and goals—but many remain uncertain about their job plans. With choices often shaped by gender and background and misaligned with labour market demand, effective and equitable career guidance is essential to help all students make informed decisions and transition successfully into work.
BECOME Education supports students in discovering their gifts and understanding the world of work through a meaningful, teacher-guided journey. Through classroom learning and a student app featuring over 50,000 careers, students from age 10 are encouraged to reflect on their interests, explore diverse pathways and take active steps toward shaping a purposeful future aligned with their values and aspirations.
BECOME Education: Career exploration
OECD Education and Skills Today is a blog offering global perspectives on current and emerging issues in education, such as international student performance, 21st-century skills, and developments in higher education and early childhood learning.Contributors include OECD education experts and guest bloggers from the global education community, providing insights and analyses to inform and inspire educators, policymakers and stakeholders worldwide.