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A major tech company is teaming up with a Malaysian university to help students learn real-world networking skills and earn professional certifications. The three-year partnership will give students hands-on training, internships, and access to enterprise technology used in the industry.
Six Nigerian states are joining forces to launch Northeast Air, a regional airline connecting one of Africa's most underserved regions. The historic announcement caps six years of unprecedented cooperation transforming infrastructure across the area.
A New Jersey art museum is turning weekend admissions into college scholarships for creative high school seniors. The new annual award will help local artists pursue their dreams in fine and visual arts.
Peter Mbah, who now invests 33% of his state budget in education, received an honorary doctorate from his alma mater in London. The University of East London celebrated how the former law student transformed from campus leader to governor championing opportunity for millions.
Millions of Indian students will soon access free online coaching for competitive exams, easing financial pressure on families who spend thousands on private tutoring. Prime Minister Modi announced the initiative alongside plans to train 10 million youth in AI skills within one year.
Ghana is investing $390 million to eliminate overcrowded high schools and the controversial split-schedule system that reduced learning time. By 2027, every student will attend full-time with more hours of teacher instruction.
Twenty-five students pursuing construction careers just received life-changing scholarships from an industry investing in its future. The Roofing Alliance handed out $114,000 in awards, bringing its total support to over $1.36 million since the program began.
Nigeria is opening eight Sports and Education Centres of Excellence where talented young athletes can train at elite levels while earning their degrees. The program aims to end the heartbreaking choice between pursuing sports dreams and getting an education.
A new fellowship just handed 12 Nigerian education startups up to $100,000 each to solve some of the biggest barriers keeping kids and young people out of school. These founders are building technology specifically for learners with disabilities, displaced communities, and girls in underserved areas.
Prime Minister Modi announced India's dramatic expansion in medical education, with MBBS seats nearly doubling and medical colleges reaching 823 nationwide. The growth comes as the country modernizes its education system to give students more opportunities to learn in their mother tongue.
A new free training program is helping recent graduates across Africa gain the practical skills employers actually need. The Skills and Innovation Academy bridges the gap between classroom knowledge and workplace readiness.
A 28-year-old city auditor is investing $25,000 of his own money to help high school graduates from his hometown afford college. Shaquille Alexander remembers how tough life can be without resources, and he's making sure future students have a better path.