Career Guidance Impact Study
Measuring the transformation in students’ lives through data and stories
Research At A Glance
A cluster randomized controlled trial measuring the impact of career guidance on Grade 12 students
Our Career Exploration Program is backed by rigorous research
The program was delivered to Grade 12 students between July and November, with baseline, endline, and follow-up surveys measuring its impact on career planning and decisions.
Research shows that access to information and relatable role models were the main drivers of the program’s impact.
Key Findings
Measurable improvements across critical decision-making areas
Higher Education Planning
Students who received the program were 3.7 percentage points more likely to plan to take entrance exams for further education.
Interest-Based Career Choices
Students who received the program were 3.7 percentage points more likely to plan to take entrance exams for further education.
Belief in Social Mobility
Students who received the program were 3.7 percentage points more likely to plan to take entrance exams for further education.
Why This Matters
Millions of students in government schools must make critical career decisions without access to reliable guidance.
This research shows that even a low-cost, short program can significantly improve how students think about their futures.
When implemented at scale, structured career guidance can help young people:
Make more informed career decisions
Align education with their interests
Pursue pathways that lead to meaningful livelihoods
🎯 The Opportunity Is Clear:
Scalable, evidence-based career guidance can transform educational outcomes and open pathways to meaningful careers for millions of young people.
Stories Behind Our Success
Our Annual Reports
Explore our journey, impact, and the stories of transformation from the past year. Download our comprehensive annual report to learn more about our programs and achievements.
