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Dec 2022
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Young and yern? You need to start a soci...

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Young people are increasingly prioritising careers with positive social and environmental impacts. Globally, two-in-five young people see social impact as one of the deciding factors for their career choices. At the same time, almost 50% of young people in OECD countries would prefer to be self- employed rather than work as employees. Young people are se ... Show More
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