Young Graduates Leaving School Unqualified | Auckland News

A growing number of young people are leaving school without any qualifications, with 15% of last year’s graduates falling into that category — the highest in three years. This trend is especially stark in disadvantaged areas, where over a quarter of grads lack credentials. Many students struggle with anxiety or don’t thrive in traditional school settings, often missing key literacy and numeracy credits despite earning enough for other levels. The pressure of online exams can be overwhelming, pushing them to drop out. Without qualifications, their self-esteem and future job prospects — even for trades requiring level two — take a serious hit. Some schools are also too quick to exclude students after minor incidents, worsening their chances. While there’s been progress in students achieving level two and three qualifications, experts warn the overall trend is worrying and may worsen with upcoming changes to the system. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0b054619edc51163