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Construction on the Carol Kimmelman Athletic and Academic Campus, a nation's largest academic and athletic complex, is set to begin later this year. The project, valued at $65 million in its initial phase, will include a 25,000 square foot learning center and expansive tennis facility with 40
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A new independent charter school is launching in Madison, Wisconsin, with a unique twist on traditional schooling: students will design the school from the ground up. Milestone Democratic School, set to open in late August, aims to empower students through democratic decision-making, personalized learning, and community-based experiences. The school'
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Paralink, a charitable organization founded by four Alpharetta High School students, has become a significant supplier of protective gear to hospitals in Atlanta, delivering over 390,000 face shields as of June 9. The group utilized a decentralized web of volunteer manufacturers outfitted with 3D printers and a network of
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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
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The UK government, led by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, has announced a multi-billion pound economic stimulus package aimed at supporting businesses and young people struggling with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme, dubbed the "Kickstarter" jobs fund, will provide 100 per cent of the national minimum wage
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Indonesia's economic slowdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has severe implications for recent graduates entering the job market for the first time. With the country's economic growth shrinking to 2.97% during the first quarter of 2020, many companies have started cutting recruitment of new employees
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Cancer survivor Alayna Fernandes, 18, is starring in a new TV appeal for Cancer Research UK to help highlight the loss of funding for vital research caused by the Covid-19 outbreak. After being diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma in 2012 and experiencing a recurrence in 2018, Alayna underwent treatment,
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Swansea University's Community@CampusLife has awarded a £250 grant to homelessness charity Llamau, enabling young people in the university's supported accommodation to purchase essential items, including a tablet to stay in touch with family and friends. This initiative has reduced the risk of social exclusion, improved
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Dominic Collis Zak Burgess, at just 14 years old, has become one of the youngest people in the world to complete the Everesting Challenge, a grueling cycling feat that involves ascending and descending a chosen hill multiple times to reach the altitude of Mount Everest. The challenge was met with
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In a bid to close the literacy gap in Portsmouth, a new project, the Literacy Hubs, is being launched to improve the reading, writing, and confidence of children from disadvantaged backgrounds. With nearly a quarter of the children in Portsmouth living in poverty, the project aims to provide a unique
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The West Midlands Combined Authority has established the Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Fund, which has paid out £375,000 to small and medium-sized firms to support apprenticeships in the region. This initiative comes as part of a broader effort to help the West Midlands recover from the impact of the coronavirus
