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The Ministry of Youth Affairs (MOYA) has joined forces with Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) to revolutionize youth empowerment through intensive six-month vocational training programs. The partnership targets marginalized and at-risk young people, providing practical skills that can lift them out of poverty and unemployment. The training covers a wide
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The Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL), Standard Lesotho Bank (SLB), and the Basotho Enterprises Development Corporation (BEDCO) have launched the 2025 Bacha Entrepreneurship Project (BEP) to address the rising youth unemployment rate in Lesotho. The project targets young Basotho aged 21-35 with an LGCSE qualification, providing them with the tools, funding,
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Brighton & Hove City Council and the UK Government have launched a school-based counselling pilot to provide additional support to children and young people who have experienced challenges accessing education due to their mental health. The pilot, which began in September 2024, aims to provide additional support alongside the Schools
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Thirteen years of partnership between Hydro One and the Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation have led to the training of over 25,000 students in CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator) techniques in the Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton area. This life-saving training has been made possible through the foundation'
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Retired high school teacher Ric Grubaugh invites readers to explore his life experiences and lessons learned in his new book, "Reflections with Lessons: A Journey Through Grief". The book is a collection of stories and reflections that depicts Grubaugh's growth from childhood to adulthood, highlighting the
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The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) has launched its Annual Plan for 2025-26, aiming to equip Pakistan's youth with globally recognized skills to drive inclusive economic growth. The plan aligns with Pakistan's 13th Five-Year Plan and the 'URAAN Pakistan' development vision, focusing
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The Pakistan government has expanded the Prime Minister's Youth Business and Agriculture Loan Scheme, introducing Tier-4 to finance laptop purchases and support prospective overseas workers. The scheme aims to facilitate youth in purchasing essential devices for academic and entrepreneurial pursuits. Eligible applicants include students of Higher Education Commission-recognised
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Family warmth and positive affect can have a compounding protective effect on cannabis use among American Indian youth, particularly among females, according to a recent study. The research surveyed 5,831 American Indian students in the seventh to 12th grade during the 2021 and 2022 school years. The study found
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Northamptonshire has seen significant reductions in unemployment rates, particularly among 18-24 year olds, with the help of Work Coaches. The area's jobcentres are working closely with employers to fill vacancies and are providing specialist support for those with health conditions or aged 50+. A large recruitment event is
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Senator Angus King (I-ME) alongside 39 of his Senate colleagues sent a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, urging her to reverse the unconstitutional and illegal cuts to the Job Corps program. The Job Corps program, which has been in operation for over 60 years, provides free
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A three-tier pilot service, aimed at supporting young people in quitting vaping, is expected to be launched this summer. The service is in response to the growing concern of vaping among young people, with about one in 10 regularly vaping and a quarter looking to quit. The service, detailed in
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The federal government has introduced the Prime Minister's Youth Skill Development Program, aiming to train 161,500 young individuals in various technical fields. This initiative is part of the 2025-26 budget, providing Rs. 4.3 billion for the program. The program focuses on equipping youth with market-driven skills
