Failing to invest in the potential of young people who want nothing more than to find a good job is a wasted opportunity for growth.

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"The Wales coaching job was an opportunity too good to turn down for Warren, who had aspirations to continue on as an international coach, " said Bowen.

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Beyond providing more people with the opportunity of getting a good job, an investment in basic data science education can lead to more informed citizenry, making smarter decisions in a political environment characterized by increasing complexity and rising polarization.

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If you want to do good for society but your job does not offer that opportunity, volunteer or give back outside of work.

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But when I saw the opportunity to be able to compete for a job, I saw that was good for me and my family.

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