Why Student Work Is More Than Just a Paycheck

Student jobs have become an important bridge between education and a future career. But for many, the bridge feels shaky. According to a 2025 OECD report, almost 40% of young people worldwide admit they aren’t sure what they want to do in life, and that number is growing.

A part-time job used to be just a way to earn extra money between classes, but now it can be the first step in shaping a career. Povio Academy is our answer to that. We designed it to give students a real look at what it’s like to work in tech, while building skills and confidence that will carry them far beyond their first role.

Finding Clarity in a World of Endless Choices

The OECD’s latest study across 78 countries shows that young people are three times more uncertain about their future careers than they were 20 years ago. Slovenian students are right around the global average, with about 35% of 15-year-olds having no clear career direction. The reasons include poor career guidance, limited individual support in schools, and a tendency to delay important decisions until the last minute.

Even though today’s students have more career information at their fingertips than ever before, many still focus on a narrow set of “popular” jobs often portrayed in the media, such as doctor, teacher, lawyer, IT professional, or professional athlete. Meanwhile, highly in-demand roles in fields like engineering, skilled trades, and other technical professions are often overlooked, sometimes dismissed as too physically demanding or lacking prestige.

The result is a growing gap between what young people aspire to and what the labor market needs. And that gap is only getting wider.

Young People Want And They Deserve More

Young people today are looking for work that means something, a place to grow their skills, a clear direction for their career, and an environment where they’re supported, not just supervised.

The challenge is that many career systems, in Slovenia and beyond, still focus more on theory than practice. Students often finish school without ever stepping into a real workplace, talking to industry professionals, or testing their skills in a live project.
That lack of early exposure means students are missing the chance to discover what they’re truly good at.

Why Povio Academy Opens the Right Doors

We created Povio Academy because student work should give you more than a line on your CV. It should prepare you for real challenges, real teams, and real career opportunities.

Here’s what makes it different:

Work on projects for global clients like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Serena Williams, and Volkswagen
Learn directly from mentors with years of experience in tech
Strengthen both technical and soft skills, from coding and design to communication and time management
See how professional teams plan, deliver, and collaborate on high-level projects
Build connections and experience that can lead to future roles after graduation

📨 Applications are now open for the Frontend Engineering Academy, where you can take these benefits into practice.

CLICK HERE and start building a career you can be proud of.

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Why This Matters

If you’re a student, you’ve probably felt this uncertainty. You might be weighing too many options, wondering what step to take next, or feeling that a student job should be more than just a paycheck.

You are not alone, and you do not have to figure it out on your own.

At Povio Academy, you will:

Step into a real work environment with professional teams
Learn where your strengths and interests truly are
Develop practical skills that set you apart in the job market

Your future doesn’t have to wait!‍