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After the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted young people's careers education, Westminster City Council's dedicated youth team, City Lions, developed a mentoring pilot to respond to the changing needs of young people. The objective was to empower a group of young people to explore their career choices,
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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted careers education for young people in Westminster, with many opportunities cancelled and uncertainty remaining about how to replace them. To address this issue, Westminster City Council's dedicated youth team, the City Lions, developed a mentoring pilot to empower young people to explore their
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Career awareness initiatives, such as the Let's Talk Careers Competitions, have been shown to significantly increase youth awareness and exploration of diverse career options, including skilled trades and STEM fields. By providing interactive and engaging experiences, these programs aim to help students make informed decisions about their post-secondary
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The Delhi Government has issued tenders for the development of a new employment-related portal, Rojgar Bazaar 2.0, aimed at providing AI-based job matching and end-to-end employment information to the youth of the national capital. The portal, which is an upgrade to the existing Rojgar Bazaar 1.0, will offer
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In celebration of UN World Youth Skills Day on July 15, the Church of Scientology International has made available 19 free skills training resources for mentors, nonprofits, and community programs to help youth improve their ability to learn new skills and survive in today's competitive world. These courses,
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Oman's youth face significant challenges in navigating their career prospects. With limited opportunities and critical decision-making ahead, it is essential to support and motivate young people in making informed choices. The 'Be The Champion' initiative, launched by Muscat University,
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Career counselling has become increasingly important for young people during the Covid-19 pandemic, as they face new challenges in adapting to the changing job market. Researchers at the University of Pretoria have published a study on how to provide effective career counselling to young people in this new context. The
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The Finnish Minister of Science and Culture, Annika Saarikko, has awarded EUR 1,710,425 to support young people's summer activities and entrepreneurship. A total of 15 projects have been granted EUR 283,425, which will be used to increase recreational activities for children and young people in
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of $2.2 million in eight new projects aimed at helping disadvantaged youth and job seekers from underrepresented groups in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The projects focus on developing skills and training for successful careers, with a total of 517 participants expected
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A collaborative effort between United Community Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has enabled the renovation of a former youth detention facility in St. James, Louisiana, into a state-of-the-art residential training facility for men. The Church United for Community Development, a faith-based organization, will operate
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The City of Boston has launched a robust expansion of its Summer Youth Jobs program, bolstered by increased funding support from Mayor Martin J. Walsh. The program will add two new features to support long-term workforce preparedness: a Learn and Earn Career Development Internship and an online resource guide on
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On-Ramps to Careers has been addressing institutional racism and socioeconomic barriers that African American families face in the Washington D.C. area for nearly 9 years. The program creates meaningful technology and engineering career pathways for DC's most vulnerable youth, providing over 700 internships and training opportunities through
