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Dhruv’s Job Hunt and the Future of Tech Education | Leeds News
A 19-year-old job seeker with two college degrees in IT and cyber security has applied for 400 jobs—landing just two interviews. He’s not alone: 16% of young adults are stuck in education, employment, or training limbo. Frustrated by schools’ disconnect from real-world hiring needs, Dhruv champions a new UK initiative launching in Year 10 that links AI and manufacturing training directly to local industries. Through a program called SPEAR, he’s learned how to navigate the job market—a skill his formal education ignored. With tech evolving fast, experts hope early, industry-aligned training…
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