These two bar charts show why people of different age groups choose to study and how many of them receive support from their employers.
Overall, younger people, especially those under 26, mostly study for their career, while older individuals, particularly those older than 49, are more motivated by their personal interests. In terms of employer support, it is highest among young people rather than older people.
Looking more closely, around 80% of people under 26 study to build their future career, and only 10% of people study for their interests. The group aged between 26 to 29 still has a huge difference: 70% of people study for their future and 15% for their interest. This difference continues for the group of individuals aged 30 to 39. However, the proportion for both motivations is almost the same for the 40 to 49 age group, at almost 40%. The last group, over 49, has a rise up to 70% for those who study only for their interests.
The employer support rate is very high for students under 26. But it seems to decline a little for the 26 to 29 age group, and similarly for the 30 to 39 age group, from almost 50% to 30%. This trend reverses and goes upward for the 40 to 49 age group and reaches up to 45% for those over 49.