The first chart illustrates two primary purposes driving students from 5 different age groups to pursue their education, and the second chart describes the support these students receive from their employers.Overall, it is apparent that the purposes and the level of support significantly vary among older and younger age groups.
While observing the first chart, career-induced study is more favored among students under the age of 40, with those aged under 26 having the highest proportion at 80 percent. In contrast, only a slight proportion of those age groups study out of interest. The reverse figure can be seen when a vast majority of those aged over 49 pursue educational endeavors for interest, accounting for nearly 3 quarters of its population, whereas, only one-fifth of the group study for career purposes. Simultaneously, the number of middle aged students studying for job prospects is as many as those studying for interest.
Turning to second chart, the overwhelming percentage of the youngest group, with over 60%, receive help from employers, compared to only over 40 percent of the oldest age group. The group aged 26-29 ranks the second with half of them aided by their bosses.