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BBC Bitesize survey reveals the top 10 jobs and companies that teenagers want

The 2025 BBC Bitesize survey has revealed the top 10 jobs attracting teenagers this year, with Vet and Police Officer moving up and Pilot as a new entry.

Pilot entered the top 10 for the first time, while doctor, engineer and teacher remained the top three most popular choices.

The survey, of more than 4,000 13-16-year-olds from across the UK, also saw teenagers rank the NHS as the organisation they most like to work for, ahead of Google, Apple and NASA. 'Government' also entered that list for the first time.

Almost half of those surveyed (47%) said they'd prefer to go to university after finishing school, with a quarter (25%) saying an apprenticeship would be their preferred route.

Read more here. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrfknk7 

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