A new study has shown that the majority of teenagers support reforms aimed at expanding vocational training opportunities starting from age 14. Young people are increasingly advocating for a more practice-oriented approach to education, one that would allow them to acquire applied skills earlier and prepare for specific professions. This position among teenagers contradicts a widespread societal stereotype that vocational education is less prestigious than the traditional academic pathway through university. Experts note that such prejudices have long shaped the education system, in which vocational training has been regarded as a secondary option for those who struggle with academic programs. However, the changing job market and growing demand for qualified specialists in technical and manual professions are forcing a reconsideration of this hierarchy. Young people are demonstrating an understanding that early acquisition of practical skills can provide advantages in employment and open alternative career paths that are no less promising than traditional higher education. Support for reforms from teenagers themselves could serve as a compelling argument for politicians and representatives of the education system when discussing changes to curricula. If the trend continues, it could lead to structural changes in secondary education, including earlier introduction of career guidance and applied courses, as well as strengthening partnerships between educational institutions and employers.