Despite Gen Zers' growing interest in skill-based career paths, many continue to take the academic route because students and employers feel uncertain about these alternatives. Providing more information on non-degree-based pathways is key to increasing confidence in those looking beyond academia.

Gen Zers have been labeled lazy by the corporate world because their ambition looks different from their predecessors in the workplace. Further inspection of their work ethic shows that it extends beyond their nine-to-five, with side hustles challenging the anti-ambition accusation.

With attitudes towards learning shifting post-pandemic, tech-led education programmes are being developed to meet the needs of modern students. Lumiar, a democratic school for children in Brazil, has launched its Mosaic Digital tool to facilitate holistic student development and assessment.

School disruptions during COVID-19 – from the emotional toll of homeschooling to exam result chaos – refocused attention on the goals of education. After investigating this in our Careers Sector Snapshot, Canvas8 spoke to seven UK parents about how they want their children prepared for the world.