They paid hundreds to train for a 'job of the future.' Now they're struggling to find a gig.

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 05:24

A computer chip disintegrating in the desert — Semiconductor chip companies are racing to train workers for the jobs of the future. But many have been slow to hire new trainees.
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When I met Collin Gardner in September, he was tired of working at Taco Bell. He started working at the fast-food chain in college as a way to make some money while working toward his degree in psychology. After graduating in May, he said he struggled to find a job in the field because most required a master's degree. The 22-year-old needed a gig that could help him launch a career, or at least one with better pay.