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18 · Skills and career paths for young people
Choose direction based on interest, local demand, learning cost and concrete project.
Put it into practice
- Research real entry-level vacancies
- Choose one skill and a small portfolio project
- Review progress and costs after a fixed trial period
Further reading: WEF · Future of Jobs 2025, 2030 ufku ↗
Test a career interest with a small project
Choose two roles that interest you and collect three current job descriptions for each. Record recurring skills. Build one small project using materials you can already access before paying for a long course.
Your worksheet
Role; skill evidence; learning hours; project; feedback; next review.
Check your work
Separate interest from demonstrated skill. Review your choice after completing a project and speaking with people in the field where possible.
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