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Parents Pay $95,000 For Gap Years To Future Proof Their Kids’ Careers

Thursday, August 20, 2026


Parents are enrolling their children in premium gap year programs that cost $95,000 to $100,000 and include international travel, professional networking, and structured experiences. Bloomberg reported these programs market themselves as career preparation for competitive job markets. The programs typically operate between secondary education and university or post-university employment.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-20/parents-pay-95-000-for-gap-years-to-future-proof-their-kids-careers

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