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Detroit's high unemployment rates and disconnection of its youth population necessitate the implementation of job corps programs. General Motors (GM) has addressed this issue by investing $300,000 in a youth workforce and entrepreneurship program in Detroit. The Design Industry Club at the Boys & Girls Clubs of
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the government's focus on youth in the budget 2023-24, aiming to facilitate entrepreneurship activities and create job opportunities. The premier emphasized the importance of socio-economic development and confidence revival for the country's future. Key initiatives announced in the budget include providing
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The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) recently announced the winners of its annual New England Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Four student businesses were selected as the top contenders, with Zainabou Thiam's Sunu Body taking first place, Raneem Al Suwaidani's Lilypad coming in second, and Bianca Fatu&
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In a remarkable turnaround, Benin's entrepreneurial landscape is witnessing a digitalization boom, with young people leveraging innovative tools to turn their business ideas into reality. With the help of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the country has implemented an e-government platform that has streamlined
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Ndey Fatou Ceesay's perilous journey to Libya, where she was kidnapped and held for ransom, took a devastating toll on her life. However, instead of giving up, she returned home and leveraged her experiences to start a successful beauty business. With the support of the International Trade Centre
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The International Labour Organisation (ILO) collaborated with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to launch the inaugural school Entrepreneurship Day (E-Day) as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week. This event aimed to promote entrepreneurism among school children through strategic interventions, including training, competitions, and mentorship. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the
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The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents a significant opportunity for young Africans to drive entrepreneurship and economic transformation on the continent, according to a group of young mentees who completed the Economic Commission for Africa's (ECA) "Youth for AfCFTA Mentorship Programme". The youth participants
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The International Trade Centre's (ITC) Tekki Fii Project, a five-year initiative to empower young Gambians through employment and entrepreneurship, has come to a close. The project, which began in 2017 and was supported by the European Union, created over 9,500 jobs, trained nearly 7,500 youth, and
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Since its inception, the Young Entrepreneurs of Providence (YEP) program has been helping local high school students develop entrepreneurial skills and build ventures that address community challenges. The program, led by Brown University undergraduates, has a unique approach that starts with introducing students to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, from identifying
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The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Office of the Vice President, concluded the three-day National Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Fair, aiming to connect young job seekers and entrepreneurs with employers and experienced entrepreneurs. The fair, held at the Freetown International Conference Centre, brought together over 500 young Sierra Leoneans,
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The first ever National Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Fair opened in Freetown, Sierra Leone, with President Julius Maada Bio officially declaring the event open. The fair, which attracted over 500 graduates, university students, and school leavers, aims to create a platform for job seekers to interact with key players in
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Mary Kay Inc., in partnership with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), has launched its third annual World Series of Innovation (WSI) challenge. The global competition invites young people aged 13-24 to put their critical thinking skills to the test and develop innovative solutions to address some of the world'
