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The Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) has been providing design education and scholarships to young people in Oregon for over a decade. From elementary school to college, AFO's programs aim to foster creativity, engineering skills, and social responsibility in the next generation of designers and builders. The organization&
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A former county council care home in Derbyshire has been repurposed into six self-contained living spaces, providing a safe and supportive environment for young people aged 18-25 who require high care and support. The bespoke accommodation, known as Waverley House, is designed to enable young people to live as independently
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A new study reveals that general practitioners in the UK rarely inquire about e-cigarette use among adolescents and young adults, despite the growing public health concern. The research, conducted by Imperial College London, aimed to explore the perceptions and practices of GPs towards vaping in young people. The study found
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The landscape of employment in South Africa has undergone significant changes, with entrepreneurship emerging as a driving force behind economic growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) contribute around 24% to the country's GDP, supporting over 13 million employees. However, the SMME failure rate in South Africa is among
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A training and employment program in the Mid North Coast region of Australia is successfully supporting young people who have disconnected from education or training. The Strive for Success Youth Job Skills Training and Employment Program, developed by Community Resources, provides participants with the skills and confidence needed to achieve
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In a trend that warrants attention, the share of young Basotho who have considered emigrating has nearly doubled since 2017, from 27% to 48%. This demographic is profoundly affected by the country's slow economic growth, high unemployment rates, and perceptions of government failure to address key issues. Key
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The Angami Gazetted Officers' Krotho (AGOK) held a conference 'NounyÈ RÈchÈ' at NBCC Convention Centre, Kohima, on the theme 'The ardent need to change the mindset and perceptive of educated unemployed youth towards self-reliance'. President Neilasa SopfÈ highlighted the existential threat posed by illegal
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The Nanhua Town Youth League Committee in Gaotai County, Gansu Province, China has been actively promoting the Youth Entrepreneurship Loan policy to support young rural entrepreneurs. The committee leverages the role of youth as a bridge and link to provide funding solutions and training on loan policy. Recently, the committee
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Researchers at the University of Valencia have developed an intervention protocol to enhance adolescents' ability to critically assess content, misinformation, and digital engagement. The study focuses on the importance of critical thinking skills in the digital age, where social media exposure demands adolescents' development of these skills. The
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Vaping has become increasingly popular among teenagers and young adults, with many using e-cigarettes as a perceived safer alternative to tobacco smoking. However, a comprehensive review of research studies on vaping has found that vaping at a young age may act as a gateway to smoking, increasing the likelihood of
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This summer, a coalition of Florida utility companies, energy technology groups, and community organizations came together to provide underprivileged and disadvantaged youth with immersive experiences in STEM-related energy careers through the Youth Energy Academy (YEA) program. The YEA events, hosted by Duke Energy Florida, Ocala Electric, SECO Energy, Orlando Utilities
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A recent survey has uncovered disturbing trends in northern B.C. youth, particularly in the areas of vaping and smoking. The 2023 BC Adolescent Health Survey, conducted by the McCreary Centre Society, revealed that the Health Service Delivery Areas in the North - Northeast, Northern Interior, and Northwest - had
