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New digital tool helps Danish youngsters choose an education

Choosing an education is one of the most important decisions of a young person’s life. The task,
however, can be quite overwhelming given the large number of different options available, and even
with qualified guidance and good advice from friends and family, many still struggle with finding their
educational path. A new Danish website helps young people identify the programme of education that
best suits their ambitions and hopes for a future work life.

In 2015, the former Danish Gov- The aim of this initiative is to better Learn more about
ernment launched a new digital prepare young people before they Uddannelseszoom
tool called ‘Uddannelseszoom’ enter an educational programme,
(In English: Education zoom). and to help them set realistic ex- Visit Uddannelseszoom (in Danish)
‘Education zoom’ makes it easi- pectations for the outcome of their
er than ever for young people to education and their future work
compare the different education life. Hopefully, this will also lead to
programmes available in Denmark a decreasing number of students
and, on that basis, make an in- dropping out.
formed decision. The digital tool
presents both programmes on Another aim is to increase the
upper secondary level and higher attractiveness of vocational edu-
educational level. cation and training programmes
in the eyes of the students. It is
‘Education zoom’ allows applicants important that even more young
to easily gain information on, for people choose this as a career
instance, drop-out rates, unem- path, and ‘Education zoom’ can Alexandra Ejby Bidstrup
ployment rates, levels of income help open their eyes to the quality Euroguidance Denmark
and possible career opportunities. of these programmes and show
They can also find out how many the numerous career opportunities
graduates end up starting their a vocational education may lead
own business after finishing their to.
studies.

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