The research, conducted by education charity, Edge, found that two-thirds of teachers and lecturers are concerned about the emphasis put on getting traditional university qualifications.
More than a third of survey respondents felt their school or college offered too little vocational or practical learning and 59 per cent said there are inadequate links between local businesses and educational institutions.
Almost two thirds of teachers and lecturers said that practical learning leads to better career prospects, but they admitted that their knowledge of vocational qualifications falls short in comparison to their understanding of academic routes.
Andy Powell, chief executive of Edge said young people need "more real-world learning opportunities".
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