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Lima Schools' Career Program Earns 4.5 Stars in Ohio
Solutions3d ago

Lima Schools' Career Program Earns 4.5 Stars in Ohio

A Lima, Ohio school district struggling with overall ratings just proved that meeting students where they are works. Their career-technical program earned 4.5 out of 5 stars while building confidence in every student.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Morocco Opens $40M Training Campus for 3,000 Students
Innovation5d ago

Morocco Opens $40M Training Campus for 3,000 Students

Morocco just launched a state-of-the-art vocational campus in Marrakech that welcomed over 1,550 students in its first year. The new City of Trades and Skills combines hands-on learning with real-world business simulations to prepare graduates for jobs their region actually needs.

Morocco World News2 min read
Bucks County College Hits 600 Workforce Training Grads
SolutionsFeb 20

Bucks County College Hits 600 Workforce Training Grads

A Pennsylvania community college just celebrated its 600th graduate from free industrial training programs that boast a 94% graduation rate and land 90% of students in good-paying manufacturing jobs. The programs cost nothing for students and are transforming lives across the region.

Google News - Education Milestone2 min read
Ghana Trains 2,000 Youth in Paid Apprenticeships
Acts of KindnessFeb 17

Ghana Trains 2,000 Youth in Paid Apprenticeships

Ghana's National Apprenticeship Programme is equipping 2,000 young people with vocational skills, covering full training costs and providing modern tools to both students and master craftspeople. The government pays training fees directly to trainers through the Bank of Ghana, ensuring transparency and eliminating corruption risks.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
BC Tech School Trains EV Mechanics With New Fire Safety Tech
SolutionsFeb 16

BC Tech School Trains EV Mechanics With New Fire Safety Tech

A Canadian college is teaching the next generation of electric vehicle mechanics how to handle battery fires using innovative American safety technology. With nearly one in four new cars in British Columbia going electric, the demand for skilled EV technicians has never been higher.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Lagos Parents Share How to Prepare Special Needs Kids
Acts of KindnessFeb 14

Lagos Parents Share How to Prepare Special Needs Kids

Parents in Lagos gathered to share practical strategies for helping special needs children transition successfully into adulthood. Their message: start building independence and vocational skills early.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
10 High-Paying Jobs That Don't Need a College Degree
SolutionsFeb 11

10 High-Paying Jobs That Don't Need a College Degree

While layoffs shake white-collar industries, a new category of well-paid "new-collar" jobs is rising that requires specialized skills but not a four-year degree. These roles offer median salaries over $100,000 and can be learned through vocational training, certification programs, or on the job.

Fast Company2 min read
Haryana Prison Inmates Showcase Crafts at Major Fair
Acts of KindnessFeb 7

Haryana Prison Inmates Showcase Crafts at Major Fair

Products made by inmates from 18 prisons across Haryana are drawing crowds at one of India's largest craft fairs. The initiative is helping prisoners learn valuable skills while changing how society sees them.

The Hindu2 min read
Nigeria Trains 250,000 Young People in Skills Program
SolutionsFeb 6

Nigeria Trains 250,000 Young People in Skills Program

Nigeria's federal government has enrolled 250,000 young people in technical and vocational training programs, marking a quarter of their ambitious two-year goal. Each graduate will receive starter kits and access to low-interest loans to launch their careers.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
NASA Welders Build Rockets That Fly to the Moon
VideosFeb 6

NASA Welders Build Rockets That Fly to the Moon

Welders at NASA are creating the spacecraft and launch systems sending astronauts back to the Moon. High school students can start training now for this hands-on career that literally builds the future of space exploration.

NASA2 min read
South Africa Opens 300K Skills College Spots for 2026
SolutionsFeb 5

South Africa Opens 300K Skills College Spots for 2026

Over 100,000 qualified South African students locked out of universities now have real alternatives. The country's 50 technical colleges and community education centers are opening 300,000 spots this year, offering free training in everything from engineering to healthcare.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Oregon Credit Union Awards $77K in Student Scholarships
Acts of KindnessJan 31

Oregon Credit Union Awards $77K in Student Scholarships

SELCO Community Credit Union is opening applications for $77,500 in scholarships aimed at traditional, nontraditional, and vocational students across Oregon. The program reflects a modern approach to education funding that reaches far beyond typical high school seniors.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded3 min read
Katsina Trains Youth in Construction Trades
Acts of KindnessJan 30

Katsina Trains Youth in Construction Trades

Hundreds of young people in Katsina State, Nigeria are getting free training in masonry, electrical wiring, and other construction skills through a new partnership. Each graduate will receive starter tools to launch their own business immediately.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Oregon Credit Union Awards $77,500 in Student Scholarships
SolutionsJan 30

Oregon Credit Union Awards $77,500 in Student Scholarships

SELCO Community Credit Union is opening applications for nearly $80,000 in scholarships for Oregon students, including high schoolers, vocational learners, and adults returning to finish their degrees. The program reflects a teacher-founded credit union's 90-year commitment to education.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Nigeria Trains 250 Youth in Solar Power and Job Skills
Acts of KindnessJan 29

Nigeria Trains 250 Youth in Solar Power and Job Skills

A government initiative just equipped 250 young Nigerians with solar installation training and starter kits to launch their own businesses. Each graduate received tools and skills designed to generate income immediately in Lagos's growing clean energy market.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Ethiopia Expands Job Training to Empower Young Entrepreneurs
SolutionsJan 28

Ethiopia Expands Job Training to Empower Young Entrepreneurs

Ethiopia is investing heavily in vocational training programs that teach young people real-world skills in technology, trades, and entrepreneurship. With over 120 million people and a median age in the late teens, the country is betting on practical education to spark startups and transform its economy.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Chinese Students Choose Trade Schools Over Universities
SolutionsJan 28

Chinese Students Choose Trade Schools Over Universities

In China, students with high exam scores are now choosing vocational colleges over traditional universities, betting on practical skills and faster employment. It's a shift driven by economics, job market reality, and a growing respect for hands-on training.

Sixth Tone3 min read
UNICEF Trains 100,000 Borno Youth in Digital Skills
Acts of KindnessJan 27

UNICEF Trains 100,000 Borno Youth in Digital Skills

In a region recovering from conflict, 100,000 young people in Borno State gained digital and vocational skills in 2025 through UNICEF programs. The initiative is transforming lives by helping youth transition from learning to earning while supporting out-of-school children.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Tamil Nadu Tailor Trains 460,000 Women for One Rupee
Community HeroesJan 26

Tamil Nadu Tailor Trains 460,000 Women for One Rupee

After losing his sister to poverty, Selvakumar started teaching tailoring for just one rupee. In 18 years, he's trained 460,000 women across Tamil Nadu and helped 42,000 open their own shops.

The Better India2 min read
Nigerian State Adds Solar, Robotics to School Curriculum
Acts of KindnessJan 25

Nigerian State Adds Solar, Robotics to School Curriculum

Anambra State is teaching junior high students solar installation, robotics, and 13 other hands-on skills alongside traditional subjects. The move aims to prepare every student for real-world success, not just exams.

Punch Nigeria2 min read

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