The charts show two critical reasons for studying among students in five age groups and the level of support their employers provided. The data suggest that the younger the population was, the higher the percentage of those with career-centered motivation was, whereas older students showed higher rates for personal interest, and the financial support and flexibility of employers were more dominant among younger employees.
Regarding individuals pursuing education for professional reasons, a record high of 80% is observed among the youngest age group. This figure declines in subsequent age groups, barely reaching 20% among those over 49. In contrast, only 10% of those under 26 were motivated to study for personal reasons; this rate increased among older groups, which showed 40% among those between 40 and 49 and a substantial 70% among the oldest employees.
In terms of management support, the highest share was among those under 26, at just over 60%, while approximately half that percentage was observed in the 30-39 age group. However, this trend reversed, with older cohorts showing significantly higher rates, one example being around 40% among individuals aged 49 and older.
