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Nigeria is expanding a skills program nationwide after 7,000 young people applied for the pilot round in Abuja. Trainees get free equipment like laptops and sewing machines to start their own businesses after graduation.
More than 50 Connecticut high schoolers just completed a three-week program where they got paid while learning skills for clean energy careers. The Green STEP Summer Program equipped them with hands-on technical training and industry certifications for jobs in energy efficiency and green building.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ambitious plan to provide AI skills training to one crore (10 million) young people across India in the next 12 months. The initiative positions India's youth to lead in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence economy.
Montenegro just locked in its third four-year tech education deal with Oracle Academy, giving 4,000 students and 400 teachers free access to cutting-edge digital skills training. The partnership marks seven years of commitment to preparing young people for the digital economy.
Egypt is bringing artificial intelligence training to university students and recent graduates through a free five-day hackathon this August. The program combines classroom learning with real-world practice to prepare young people for tech careers.
Zamfara State is getting a cutting-edge automotive training center by mid-2026 that will train 100 young people in vehicle repair and clean energy technology. The facility is part of a nationwide push to give Nigeria's youth practical skills for tomorrow's jobs.