Money and passion drive students’ job choices, but social media a distraction

Exploring their passions, making money, and job satisfaction are equally driving Irish teenagers in the careers to which they aspire.

The factors behind their job interests are revealed in a survey of 513 second-level students in which more than two-thirds offered a view that teachers use more technology in the classroom.

The tech-savvy students also acknowledge the distraction of social networking and its impact on homework and study.