The charts above illustrate the primary motivations for studying among various groups of young learners and the number of supporting employers for each group.
In general, younger learners tend to study primarily for career advancement reasons, while older learners are more likely to pursue education out of personal interest. In addition, employer support for studying has fluctuated among employees of different ages.
To begin with, regarding the number of students who prefer to study for career development in the group under 26 is four out of five, which is the highest number among all age groups. Following this, groups of 26-29 and 30-39 demonstrate 70% and just under 60% in turn. A group of 40-49 employees demonstrates an equal proportion between career motivation and interest in study. Among those over 49, there is a significant difference in proportion between these two factors, with roughly three-fourths studying for interest and only slightly under one out of five for career reasons.
Furthermore, regarding employer support, the youngest age group (under 26) receives the highest level of assistance, with about 65%. The percentage decreases steadily with age, reaching the lowest point (just under 40%) in the 30-39 age group. However, after this point, employer support begins to increase slightly, rising to around 45% for people aged 40-49, and reaching about 50% for those over 49. Despite older learners being less career-focused, a considerable portion of them still receive some form of support from their employers.