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More employer activities in school, lower odds of being out of work later

In a UK study of 1,744 young adults, those who recalled more employer activities organized by their school or college were less likely to be out of work, education or training at 19–24, after adjusting for background.

Bar charts from Contemporary Transitions (Education and Employers, 2017), a UK survey of 1,744 people aged 19–24. Compared with young adults who recalled no employer activities at school, those who recalled one activity were 44% less likely to be out of work, education or training; two activities, 56% less likely; three, 85% less likely; four, 86% less likely. Regression estimates adjusted for background; association, not proof of cause. Second chart: share who said school prepared them well for adult working life, by number of employer activities: none 34%, once 40%, twice 52%, three times 65%, four or more 68%.
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From the articleWhat the Research Says About Employers in SchoolsWhat studies from the OECD and Education and Employers found about students who meet employers during school, and where the evidence is thin.