Google is the No. 1 dream employer for high-achieving teenagers in the first generation of digital natives, according to the National Society of High School Scholars' 2017 career interest survey.

The 10th annual survey, conducted in partnership with Hanover Research, reveals the professional aspirations of some of the most promising Generation Z students, the oldest of whom are now heading to college. Technology companies like Instagram, which cracked the list for the first time, and healthcare providers, dominated the next-generation workforce's list of preferred employers, reflecting their comfort with computers and eagerness to make an impact.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital grabbed the No. 2 spot on the list, followed by local hospitals, the Walt Disney Company, the FBI, Apple Inc. and the CIA. When asked which fields they expect to work in, survey respondents placed healthcare first, but listed several other areas, including sciences and business, ahead of technology. The survey offers a first look at some of Generation Z's biggest aspirations, including the benefits they want to receive and the ways they hope to make a difference in their careers.

NSHSS is a distinguished honors society for outstanding students that offers member-exclusive scholarships, and connects high-achieving scholars with colleges and universities around the globe. In addition, NSHSS members can participate in exclusive member events across the U.S., unique study abroad and experiential learning opportunities and benefit from a host of partner offers. Its 2017 member survey is the first to highlight the career ambitions of the teens making up Generation Z, who were born around the early 2000s.

"This year's survey provides an invaluable glimpse into what the workforce's next generation is seeking in their future careers," says James W. Lewis, president of NSHSS. "As employers prepare to recruit and retain a new cadre of workers, they should be ready to meet the needs of young people who are interested in mission-driven work, innovative technology and work/life balance."

Across all respondents, the top 25 employers of choice were:

1. Google

2. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

3. Local hospitals

4. Walt Disney Company

5. FBI

6. Apple Inc.

7. CIA

8. 3M

9. BuzzFeed

10. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

11. Amazon

12. Health Care Service Corp.

13. Mayo Clinic

14. Microsoft

15. Nike

16. U.S. State Department

17. Universal Studios

18. Netflix

19. DreamWorks Animation SKG

20. CHG Healthcare Services

21. Instagram

22. Tesla Motors

23. The New York Times

24. Boeing

25. Atlantic Health Systems