New students tend towards job-oriented courses
According to a study carried out by De Standaard, students just entering university and university colleges are tending to choose studies that will lead directly to a specific job
Nursing more popular than ever
Law and engineering, for example, score well at the start of this academic year, while literature and social sciences score less well. Health care courses, in particular nursing, are in big demand, though not yet enough that the demand for qualified personnel can be met.
Teaching, on the other hand, is less popular, despite some parts of the region also having trouble meeting staff demands.
“Young people are keeping the requirements of the labour market in mind,” said Fons Leroy, head of the Flemish employment and training agency VDAB. “Registrations for courses leading to jobs in high demand are increasing, but there’s room for improvement. There are still too few students opting for engineering, science, technology and mathematics.”
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