Employers around the world need workers with technical skills, but conventional education and recruitment pathways continue to leave potential talent undiscovered.
A Global Workforce Problem With Local Consequences The demand for technical skills is changing faster than many education and training systems can respond.
According to the World Economic Forum'sFuture of Jobs Report 2025, 63% of surveyed employers identify skills gaps as a major barrier to business transformation.
That observation reveals a difficult reality: young people may develop promising technical skills but still face hiring systems that rely heavily on conventional credentials, established professional networks and prior experience.
The son of Ghanaian immigrants, he grew up in public housing in North London and attended schools where educational opportunities varied considerably.