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‘They’re anxious about everything’: life for young people seeking work in Dudley and Lewisham
Young people in Dudley and Lewisham face challenges in finding local jobs due to poor transport links and high competition. A 19-year-old named Dejanae, who studied animal science, struggles to secure work in the West Midlands, with few job opportunities available in Dudley and difficulty commuting to Birmingham.
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