Global Youth Insights Survey > Preliminary Report < Phase 1 of the YouthSpeak campaign is nearing its deadline with the approaching November 30th deadline for December 2014 output. In this report you will find preliminary data of some of the top highlight questions of the survey. This does not represent all the data, but a simple preview. The survey will remain open until the official end date of the survey in March 2015 as we prepare our data for key events and publications in May 2015 and onwards. 1 Introduction Date – September 22nd to November 17th 2014 Number of respondents – 16,500 Countries – Over 120 countries 85% 2 are between the age of 18 to 25 years Demographics 58% Male 40% Female Top 15 countries 1.  Poland 1507 9.  Greece 491 2.  Philippines 1197 10.  India 484 3.  Mexico 968 11.  Afghanistan 403 4.  Algeria 780 12.  Brazil 310 5.  Indonesia 664 13.  Botswana 302 6.  Morocco 660 14.  Pakistan 290 7.  Russia 611 15.  Colombia 277 8.  Bulgaria 597 2 Demographics 65% are undegraduate or have a bachelor degree Field of Study Current Occupation Business Administration 30% Social Sciences 15% Engineering 12% Studying 63% Studying & Working 21% Working 12% Seeking work 4% 3 Work and Studies 75% believe that their education is important In alignment to their future goals Satisfaction with university/college experience in connection with future goals 12% Promoters 36% Passive 52% Detractors 3 Work and Studies 16% already are entrepreneurs and 30% plan to become one in the next 5 years What is most important after graduation? Global opportunities 23% Meaningful work 16% Constant learning 13% 4 Looking forward to 2020 86% want to have a leadership position in the future 3 biggest career challenges Building a professional network 40% Access to new career opportunities 34% Advancing education 33% Top 5 skills to develop 1. Leadership 50% 2. New languages 48% 3. Critical thinking and problem solving 46% 4. Public Speaking / Presentation Skills 45% 5. Judgment and decision making 37% 4 Looking forward to 2020 1° support system PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Where would you find yourself working in 5 years? 1. Working in a multinational company 20% 2. Running my own business 19% 3. In an NGO or intern-governmental organization 15% What motivates youth in the working environment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5 Challenging work that keeps me learning 27% Social impact 12% Great colleagues and working environment 12% I’m passionate about the industry 11% Salary and financial compensation 10% Working Environment What keywords describe your ideal workplace? Most chosen 5 Less chosen 1. Creative 46% 1. Rigid 1,4% 2. Challenging 32% 2. Small 1,4% 3. Dynamic 32% 3. Theoretical 1,6% 4. Fun 31% 4. National 5,3% 5. Purposeful 30% 5. Inclusive 5,4% Working Environment Access to a decent education is considered the most serious issue in the world 1. Access to a decent education 24% 7. Food and water security 7% 2. Large scale conflicts and wars 12% 8. Government accountability and transparency 7% 3. Basic welfare and healthcare 11% 9. Freedom of discrimination and persecution 6% 4. Economic opportunities and employment 9% 10. Climate changes 5% 5. Destruction of natural resources 8% 11. Political freedom 2% 6. Equality and inclusion 8% 12. Loss of privacy and security due to technology 1% 7 Global Issues 20% are unsure about how to take action on issues they care about. For 54%, having a clear sense of what they can achieve is the best way to believe in being able to make a difference. Best ways for youth to make the change happen 1. Promote better understanding of the issue 58% 2. Ensure broader youth representation 46% 3. Join an existing charity / NGO 43% 7 Global Issues For more information please contact Gordon Ching, Global VP Digital Marketing, AIESEC [email protected] > youthspeak.aiesec.org <