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 students tend to mainly study for their career advancement, while older students are more likely to study for their personal interest. Additionally, employer support is highest among younger age groups and generally declines with age, except for a slight increase in the oldest group.
In detail, about 80% of students under 26 study for their career growth, with very few doing so for their interest. A similar pattern is seen in the 26-29-year-old age group, where nearly 70% study for their career and about 15% for their interest. In the 30-39-year-old age group, there is a narrower gap as interest rises and career motivation drops. Among the 40-49-year-old 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-year-old groups, to about 30%. However, in the over-49 group, the support rises again to approximately 45%.