The importance of orientation for informed choice

School orientation represents a crucial moment in the lives of adolescents, significantly influencing their educational and professional future. According to recent data, more than 55 percent of Italian students choose an address often based on choices that are not fully informed. This phenomenon is further aggravated by the fact that 44 percent of high school graduates would change schools or addresses if they could go back, highlighting a lack of proper guidance.
The importance of good school orientation cannot be underestimated. An effective middle school orientation process could not only reduce the dropout rate, currently at 13.5 percent, but also improve the alignment between the skills of graduates and the demands of the labor market, reducing the mismatch between labor supply and demand, which currently stands at 49.3 percent.
Unlike many schools that begin the orientation process only in the fourth year of high school, the Keynes Institute stands out for starting these activities as early as the first years of high school. Orientation at Keynes Institute is designed to provide students with the tools they need to understand their aptitudes, interests and potential from the very beginning of high school. Through a structured program that includes non-cognitive questionnaires, educational orientation activities, and multidisciplinary modules, students are guided through a process of self-discovery and the professional world ahead.
This proactive approach to school orientation enables Keynes Institute students to develop a greater awareness of their own inclinations and available educational and job opportunities, reducing the risk of poor choices and dropping out of school. Keynes Institute's guidance program not only prepares students to meet future challenges with competence and confidence, but also helps create a more skilled workforce aligned with market needs.
Keynes Institute is thus an example of excellence in educational guidance, demonstrating how an early and structured approach can make a difference in students' lives. Investment in guidance activities from the earliest years of high school is a key element in ensuring that every student can realize his or her potential and make informed choices that will lead to a successful future. Choosing an institution like Keynes Institute means focusing on an education that puts the student at the center, offering ongoing, personalized support that begins much earlier than most other schools.
In a context in which the NRP has emphasized the importance of guidance even in middle schools, the Keynes Institute's model is an example to follow, demonstrating how guidance can and should be an integral part of education from the earliest years of high school. Moreover, at Keynes Institute, orientation begins as early as the first year of middle school, providing students and their families with the support they need to choose the high school best suited to their inclinations and aspirations. This early approach allows students to explore their abilities and interests in an informed way, facilitating a smoother and more focused transition to high school. Investing in quality education and early guidance is critical to preparing young people for the challenges of the future, ensuring they have the best opportunities for personal and professional success.