Many young people stumble in their initial career steps due to poor information about the world of work, leading
to poor choices about education and careers. According to a series of OECD (www.oecd.org) studies
(summarized in OECD/ILO 2011, Giving Youth a Better Start), “high quality career guidance can help youth
make better-informed decisions about their future,” including the selection of academic/vocational programs, a
decision to complete high school, and an optimal combination of education and work