Two years after the liberation of Mosul from Islamic State control, the local job market remains stunted, informal and, in some sectors, non-existent. Huge numbers of students graduating from university find themselves unable to find jobs. However, by shifting away from a humanitarian response towards development, Iraq can unlock the potential of its highly educated population and rebuild Mosul. SPARK’s programmes focus on providing specific training and certifications to pull many of the traumatised and displaced youth population into internships and jobs, which can break the cycle of continued disparity in the Ninawa Region.