WATCH: Top 3 careers kids are aspiring to – Kfm Mornings team shares advice to achieve them

The Kfm Mornings team recently asked a question to their young listeners, one that pops up around this time each year... especially for parents with kids in Grades 10, 11, or 12:

"What do you want to be when you grow up?"

It’s not always an easy one to answer. As Darren pointed out, most kids don’t really know yet, and that’s okay.

With technology evolving rapidly, it’s entirely possible that the perfect job for your child doesn’t even exist yet. Think about it: careers in coding, content creation, and digital marketing barely existed just a decade ago.

So, how are the next generation prepping for a world of flexible, ever-changing careers?

Then vs Now...

Fun fact: two years ago, the Kfm team asked their younger listeners what they wanted to be when they grew up and the top answer was YouTuber or social media influencer.

But things have shifted.

Darren got his hands on a new report revealing what kids today are aspiring to, and the results might surprise you:

Top three career choices for boys:

• Scientist

• Engineer

• Video game designer / Tech developer

Top three career choices for girls:

• Artist, musician, dancer, painter, actor

• Doctor / healthcare professional

• Scientist or engineer (Yes, STEM is rising with the girlies!)

Interestingly, content creation and influencer careers have dropped to number 10 on the list.

What are Kfm kids saying now?

Of course, Uncle Darren went straight to the source and asked Kfm’s kid listeners what they want to be. Their answers reflected both creativity and ambition:

• Flight engineer

• Professional gamer

• Lawyer

• Mechanic

• Scientist

• Soccer player

• Actor

• First woman F1 driver

• Teacher

• Rugby player

• Fashion designer

• Politician

• Mathematician

• Cricket player

• Police officer

• Video game designer

• Netball player

• Electrician

• Marine biologist

• Radio or TV presenter

• Author

• Ventriloquist

• Judge

• Cardiovascular surgeon

• Donald Duck (!)

• Doctor

• Archaeologist

• Golfer

• Vet

• Entertainer

• Financial advisor and a model on the side

Words of advice from Darren, Sherlin and Sibs:

Darren encourages the young dreamers to "chase your dreams, never give up, be tenacious in your pursuit, and don't let anybody tell you otherwise."

Sherlin adds:
"Hold on to that excitement."

And Sibs leaves us with this gem:
"Your first choice is not your only choice... you can do multiple things over a lifetime."

So, to all the Kfm kids out there dreaming big:
The world is your oyster—go get it all!

Watch the full conversation below: