In this episode, we sit down with Anne Bailey from Form the Future to talk about how we can better connect young people with opportunities in the tech industry. Anne shares why building those bridges matters now more than ever:

“We want to bridge the gap between employers who need skilled talent and young people who are eager to learn.”

We also dive into Tech Futures Day, an initiative designed to give students real exposure to the tech world through hands-on experiences and direct access to industry professionals.

Later in the episode, we shift focus to HackEd, a hackathon with a twist. James Adams and Tim Smith from Tech Educators talk about the impact of bringing diverse groups of students together to explore, build, and present tech projects in just a few days:

“HackEd is about bringing together diverse backgrounds and exposing students to the world of technology.”

From teamwork and mentorship to presenting ideas to real industry leaders; it’s clear this isn’t just another school trip.

💡 Why listen?

·       Hear how initiatives like HackEd and Tech Futures Day are shaping the future tech talent pipeline

·       Get inspired by the students making their first mark on the industry

·       Understand why this matters for founders, VCs, and anyone who wants to support a more inclusive, future-ready tech ecosystem

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