The relationship between school-based career education and subsequent incomes: Empirical evidence from Japan

This study explored the effects of career policies in school settings by identifying graduates' earning capacity (annual income) through an online survey followed by quantitative analysis of the results. We report the evaluation of career policies by respondents, and then measure the effects of these policies on both labor participation and income. Although the specific program we focused on did not show clear effects, career education policies in general, and daily activities in elementary and middle schools affect graduates' incomes. We also identify other key attributes that influence income.