After graduation: are young people really well supported?
The orientation after high school is a crucial phase in the life of young people, which is characterized by decisive decisions for their professional future. However, according to a survey by Diplomeo, two in five young people seem to feel that they are not being adequately supported at this stage in their career.
The first results on Parcoursup will soon be known: It will be 1Is June 2023 at 7pm Wait a few more days for candidates to know if each of their requests has been denied (‘no’) or maintained, with formations having responded ‘yes’ or ‘yes if’. With the note “Pending” the candidate on the waiting list for one (or more) wish(s) must be patient to follow the development on the platform until July 7th, 2023. If the candidate has not yet received a proposal for Upon admission, he/she can express wishes during the complementary phase (from June 15 to September 12, 2023).
But were the candidates well supported in the decisions they had to make? The answer to this question remains mixed, even disappointing, if we go by the survey Diplomeo, the platform for university advice, because 2 out of 5 young people think that they are wrong. The survey was conducted among 2,054 candidates registered on the Parcoursup platform.
Awareness of the importance of orientation
The question of support for young people’s orientation is important as the survey shows that 87% of young people believe that this post-baccalaureate orientation phase is crucial for their future. And parcoursup represents a very important (47%) or important (40%) step in their orientation. To bring more luck to their side, they do not hesitate to make up to ten wishes for 37% of them. In comparison, only 2% make only two wishes (26% of candidates make between three and six wishes, 18% make seven or eight wishes and 15% make eight or nine wishes).
The role of support actors
The survey shows that parents are the most important support for young people after high school. 70% of respondents say they play an essential role in counseling and emotional support for their children. School leaders come second, with 57% of young people turning to them for advice. This proximity to faculty allows students to receive advice that is more specific to their academic situation. The siblings then take on the role of companion (in 13% of cases). On the other hand, only 8% of young people consult a careers counselor in an Information and Counseling Center (CIO), while only 2% use a private coach. These numbers suggest that access to guidance professionals remains limited for many students.
Preferred sources of information
Young people seem to face a lack of individual support in their search for further study. And one of the main reasons young people feel unsupported when choosing their studies after high school is the lack of adequate information.
When it comes to finding out about their orientation, young people primarily use specialized online platforms, which are named by 72% of those surveyed. These online orientation sites provide a variety of resources such as orientation tests, job descriptions, practical advice and allow students to research information on their own. In addition, 45% of young people take part in open days, where they can explore the different courses on offer and interact directly with teachers and students. Student fairs are also very popular with 40% of young people and offer the opportunity to meet representatives of universities and find out about the courses on offer. However, only 13% of young people use a careers adviser for individual advice, underlining the need to improve access to these skilled professionals.
A lack of support that, for some of them, could explain the inevitable disappointments. If they did not receive a positive response to their requests at Parcoursup (rejected or on the waiting list), 52% of them stated that they would pursue training outside of Parcoursup (compared to 39% of young people trying their luck with a complementary method). would). and 41% saying they would go to work).
