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UK Teens See University as Key to Success but Dream of Entrepreneurship, Study Finds
A study of 500 teens found 55% see university as essential, but 36% already earn from side hustles motivated by independence and financial freedom.
- OnePoll surveyed 500 teenagers aged 16-19 and found 55% view university as the only viable option after secondary school.
- The research was commissioned by small business insurance provider Simply Business as part of its Young Entrepreneur Fund campaign, which will award ten winners grants of £5,000 each after completing a business support programme by Hatch Enterprise.
- Data reveal 36% of teenagers are already making money from side hustles, 49% seek independence, and 48% believe entrepreneurship will help them earn more money.
- Despite this interest, survey participants also noted 51% cite lack of funding and 46% lack expert guidance or mentorship as barriers for young entrepreneurs.
- With 61% citing that schools don’t teach necessary business skills and small businesses vital to communities and economy, educators are urged to improve business training.
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UK teens see university as key to success but dream of entrepreneurship, study finds
A new study has suggested that the majority of teens still believe a degree is the key to professional success, despite the fact that three in four have dreams of launching their own business
·Bristol, United Kingdom
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