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Spain's Migration Boom Powers Fastest Growing EU Economy
Solutions4d ago

Spain's Migration Boom Powers Fastest Growing EU Economy

Spain transformed from economic crisis to Europe's fastest-growing major economy by welcoming young immigrants with smart policies. The country's approach shows how migration can revitalize struggling nations.

Google News - Spain Success3 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
Africa Forum Tackles 10M Youth Jobs Gap with New Plan
InnovationFeb 18

Africa Forum Tackles 10M Youth Jobs Gap with New Plan

Africa's top leaders just wrapped a breakthrough summit focused on creating jobs for 10 million young people entering the workforce each year. Only 2.5 million are finding formal work right now, but new financing strategies could change that.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Morocco Links Universities to Business for More Jobs
SolutionsFeb 18

Morocco Links Universities to Business for More Jobs

Morocco just signed a historic agreement to match university training with real job needs, aiming to turn 1.1 million students into career-ready workers. The partnership between the education ministry and business leaders could transform how young Moroccans enter the workforce.

Morocco World News2 min read
World Bank Backs Ghana Reforestation and Youth Jobs
Planet WinsFeb 18

World Bank Backs Ghana Reforestation and Youth Jobs

Ghana is partnering with the World Bank to restore its forests while creating thousands of jobs for young people. The collaboration includes tree planting programs, forest protection training, and agroforestry projects that could transform rural economies.

Google News - Reforestation2 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
Ethiopia Proposes Pan-African Startup Corridor for Youth
InnovationFeb 17

Ethiopia Proposes Pan-African Startup Corridor for Youth

Ethiopia's president unveiled a bold plan to let African startups operate across the continent without red tape, tackling a looming jobs crisis for 362 million young people. The initiative could transform how Africa's youth-led businesses scale and create opportunity.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)3 min read
Ghana Digital Hub Creates 336 Jobs, Trains 717 Youth
InnovationFeb 16

Ghana Digital Hub Creates 336 Jobs, Trains 717 Youth

In just one year, Ghana Digital Centres Limited transformed hundreds of young lives through skills training and startup support. The program turned digital education into real careers across the country.

AllAfrica - Innovation3 min read
Ghana Hands Out Tools to Launch Young Apprentices' Careers
Acts of KindnessFeb 16

Ghana Hands Out Tools to Launch Young Apprentices' Careers

Young apprentices in Cape Coast, Ghana, received sewing machines, dryers, and toolboxes to jumpstart their careers through a government skills program. The National Apprenticeship Programme is turning training into real opportunity by giving graduates the equipment they need to work independently.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Firm Tackles Youth Unemployment Through Skills Training
SolutionsFeb 14

Ghana Firm Tackles Youth Unemployment Through Skills Training

A Kasoa-based consultancy is building bridges between Ghana's graduates and employers through targeted training programs. MasterMinds Resources focuses on closing the skills gap that leaves many young Africans jobless despite their education.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
13 Young Adults Launch Clean Energy Careers in California
SolutionsFeb 11

13 Young Adults Launch Clean Energy Careers in California

Thirteen young adults just graduated from a six-month program that's opening doors to California's booming clean energy workforce. The hands-on training helped low-income families while building real job skills for careers in energy efficiency.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
China's Micro Drama Industry Creates 690,000 Youth Jobs
SolutionsFeb 8

China's Micro Drama Industry Creates 690,000 Youth Jobs

China's booming "micro drama" industry is offering a lifeline to graduates struggling in a tight job market, creating 690,000 direct jobs in 2025. These bite-sized series with episodes just minutes long are transforming how young people find stable creative work.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Indian Baker Grows From Street Vendor to Wholesale Success
Acts of KindnessFeb 4

Indian Baker Grows From Street Vendor to Wholesale Success

A young graduate in rural India turned neighborhood cake sales into a thriving bakery with wholesale ambitions. His patient, quality-first approach offers a blueprint for sustainable small business growth.

YourStory India2 min read
Kashmir Lifts Families From Poverty With Jobs and Training
SolutionsFeb 3

Kashmir Lifts Families From Poverty With Jobs and Training

Women's groups, job programs, and skills training are helping Kashmir families escape cycles of debt and build stable incomes year-round. Thousands now earn steady money through small businesses, improved farming, and guaranteed employment.

Google News - Poverty Reduction2 min read
Young Wetland Protectors Train at South Africa RAMSAR Site
Planet WinsFeb 2

Young Wetland Protectors Train at South Africa RAMSAR Site

South Africa is empowering young people to protect vital wetlands through a groundbreaking three-year conservation program that's already trained 57 participants. The initiative celebrates both cutting-edge environmental work and traditional knowledge at one of the country's most biodiverse sites.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Nigerian Platform Helps 2,000 Users Turn Skills Into Income
InnovationJan 31

Nigerian Platform Helps 2,000 Users Turn Skills Into Income

A bootstrapped Nigerian startup is solving the talent-to-paycheck problem by combining mentorship, skill-building, and built-in payment systems. Over 2,000 young Nigerians are already earning money through the platform.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup2 min read
Morocco Overhauls Job Training Law to Help 24,000 Workers
SolutionsJan 31

Morocco Overhauls Job Training Law to Help 24,000 Workers

Morocco just approved a sweeping reform that turns temporary internships into real careers, with the government covering costs for both trainees and employers. Starting January 2025, the new law offers tax breaks and free health insurance to help young workers land permanent jobs.

Morocco World News3 min read
Nigeria Creates 5,000 Jobs Through Clean Streets Program
SolutionsJan 30

Nigeria Creates 5,000 Jobs Through Clean Streets Program

Kaduna State is putting 5,000 young people and women to work cleaning up their communities, with plans to add 7,000 more jobs soon. The initiative combines environmental care with real employment opportunities across Nigeria's northwest.

Premium Times Nigeria2 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
Nigerian Platform Pays 2,000 Young People for Their Skills
SolutionsJan 30

Nigerian Platform Pays 2,000 Young People for Their Skills

A bootstrapped app called Owllup is solving Nigeria's talent-to-income gap by letting young people learn skills, find clients, and get paid all in one place. Over 2,000 users are already earning money through the platform.

Techpoint Africa2 min read

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