Experts say more than half of young Australians are studying for occupations that are likely to be wiped out in a global, automated workplace
Bianca Tuck has worked for only three months in her entire life.
Granted, she’s only 20 years old, but the young Australian from Brisbane is already despondent about her prospects after spending most of her teenage years hunting for employment. She has not just missed out on the disposable income a job would have provided, but also the formative life experiences of entry-level work: development of skills and self-confidence, exposure to professional environments, and even the friendships forged with colleagues facing the same challenges.
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