MATCHFiT Consults

Is the route into work no longer reliable?
It used to feel simple. Get an education, get a job. A clear path forward.
Now, many young people are qualified but struggling to break in. Entry-level roles often expect experience, advanced skills, and immediate impact.
At the same time, routes like university, apprenticeships, and direct entry don’t always connect into one clear journey.
So we end up with a gap.
The system asks for experience but doesn’t always create it.
With expectations rising and AI reshaping early careers, that gap may only grow.
This isn’t just an individual problem.
It’s a sign the system needs to work better together.


Read the full article at:https://matchfitconsults.com/2026/04/24/genz-is-the-route-into-work-no-longer-reliable/