75% of Northern Ireland's teens seek tech careers, surpassing London, with 65% fearing background barriers.

A Samsung Electronics UK study shows that 75% of Northern Ireland's teenagers want to work in tech, outpacing London (69%) and other regions. While 40% are learning tech skills outside school, 65% feel their backgrounds may hinder their career advancement. Many also worry about costs and lack of industry contacts. The findings support Samsung's Solve For Tomorrow initiative, aimed at fostering young British innovators and making tech careers more accessible.