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Detroit youth lack career experience despite ample talk, Fortune reports

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A recent survey of Detroit youth revealed that while many students hear about careers from guest speakers, a significant majority lack practical experience like internships or hands-on training. This disconnect highlights a broader issue where workforce development programs focus too late in a student's journey, leading to assumptions about available career paths. Businesses are urged to bridge this gap by offering more work-based learning opportunities, such as internships and apprenticeships, which have shown a high rate of employment retention for participants. AI

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