The OECD has just published their 2025 State of Global Teenage Career Preparation report, drawing on data from over 690,000 students across 80 countries. This report provides valuable insights into how student make their job choices.

The bad news

• The job options that teens are considering haven’t really changed since the last report (in 2000!).
• There’s a mismatch between the jobs that students think they want, and the careers that are actually available.
• Many students are scared they’ll pick the wrong job.

The good news

• The job options that teens actually have are evolving rapidly and there’s huge opportunity.
• Too few students are participating in the career development activities that are most strongly linked to better employment outcomes.
• The career development opportunities that matter most involve connecting with real people.

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What do Jenna Ortega and maths have in common? She was wearing it at the 2025 Met Gala!

The Met Gala is known for pushing boundaries in art and fashion, with this year’s theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” and “Tailored for you”. It’s a theme Jenna took literally as she graced the red carpets with her striking metal ruler dress created by Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing.

Jenna’s dress shows fashion’s deep connection to maths, revealing how numbers enable designers and pattern makers to create art we love to judge. Want to take your first step into a career in fashion and design?

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Work with people, make a difference:
3 new Careers with STEM Job Kits.

Dive into a career that helps people live their best lives. Thanks to ACU, you can check out our three new Job Kits:

• Occupational therapist: help people regain independence after injury or illness.
• Speech pathologist: work with kids and adults to help them improve communication and express their ideas.
• Exercise scientist: use movement and fitness to boost health and prevent disease in everyone from everyday people to elite athletes.

Brought to you in partnership with ACU.