The provided charts illustrate the primary reasons for studying among students of different age groups and the extent of support students receive from their employers in terms of time off and financial assistance.
Overall, younger tends to mainly study for their career advancement, while older people are more likely study for their personal interest. Additionally, the employer support highest among younger age groups and generally declines with age, except slight increase in the oldest group.
In detail, about 80% of students under 26 studies for their career growth, with very few doing so for their interest. A simple pattern seen in the 26 to 29 age group, where nearly 70% studies for their career and about 15% for their interest. In 30 to 39 age group, there is a narrow gap as interest raises and career motivation drops. Among, the 40 to 49 group both reasons are nearly equal. For students over 49, interest becomes the main reason, with nearly 70% studying for it, while only about 18% study for their careers.
As for employer support, the highest level is seen for the under 26 group, where about 65% receive assistance. Support gradually decreases in the 26 to 39 and 40 to 49 groups, up to 30%. However, in the over 49 group, the support rises again to approximatelly 45%.