Footballers, YouTubers and teachers are still top of the list when it comes to dream jobs for kids. However, new research from health and first aid charity, St John Ambulance, shows an unexpected impact of the Covid-19 pandemic as more than a quarter (28%) are now more likely to consider a career in healthcare.
Over a fifth (22%) of the 11-18 year olds surveyed have changed their mind on their future career ambitions since the start of the pandemic with one in eight (13%) now stating their dream job would be in healthcare, whether that’s a doctor, nurse, or paramedic.
Almost half (48%) claimed it was because of seeing saddening and powerful images of NHS staff and health volunteers from organisations like St John, caring for patients, which inspired their desire to help. Meanwhile, 46% felt this change was because healthcare professionals have done an amazing job in the pandemic and 37% simply want to help people after the last two years.
