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Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB) in Texas has been actively fostering a strong relationship with its surrounding community, with a particular focus on providing opportunities for local youth to gain valuable training, career experience, and insight into the Air Force environment. One of the key initiatives driving this partnership is
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Maine lawmakers are set to hear testimony on a bill to ban flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, in the state. The bill aims to protect kids from the tobacco industry's targeted marketing and prevent nicotine addiction. High school students who have witnessed the devastating effects of flavored
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Maine lawmakers will soon hear testimony on a bill aimed at ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products in the state. The legislation, known as LD 1215, seeks to prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products in Maine. The bill comes as the use of
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Researcher Associate Professor Anita Jagroop-Dearing is leading projects to address the alarming rates of youth vaping in Hawke's Bay, with a particular focus on Mýüori and Pacific students who are disproportionately affected by vaping. The research aims to understand why students vape, identify knowledge gaps about the health
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Orchard Park Secondary School student Anissa Barreira-Cook is making strides in the male-dominated field of automotive repair. She's completing a co-op placement at Cino Auto Repair in Stoney Creek, where she's gained hands-on experience in maintenance, computerized diagnostics, and more. Barreira-Cook's journey is made
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Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber aimed at creating regional apprenticeship programs for high school students has passed the Washington State Senate and is now headed to the governor's desk for signature. The bill, known as House Bill 1013, would establish the Regional Apprenticeship Preparation Pilot Program, providing
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The Spokane Scholars Foundation celebrated the academic achievements of high school seniors from 30 public and private high schools across the greater Spokane region at their 31st annual banquet. The event honored 160 Spokane Scholars who have demonstrated exceptional academic excellence in six disciplines. The scholars were selected based on
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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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Research on social behavior and bullying has shown alarming rates of suicidal behaviors among adolescents in Botswana. A study published in PLOS ONE found that 51.5% of respondents reported contemplating suicide and 40.1% had attempted suicide in the last 12 months. The study identified several predictors of suicidal
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Michelle Hines' son Izaiah Carter, 16, was fatally shot in a park adjacent to his Baltimore high school, part of an alarming trend of children and teens getting shot despite overall gun violence decreasing in the city. Local leaders are intensifying efforts to reduce youth violence and increase student
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A new initiative aims to address the need for specialized training and education in rural communities. The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation, operating the Tiers Free Academy Homeschool Cooperative, has partnered with Barista Source, LLC to launch Barista Source Academy, providing an alternative pathway to a high school diploma for youth
