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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Lagos entrepreneur lifts over 300 needy students with JAMB forms

An entrepreneur in Lagos has provided free JAMB forms to over 300 underprivileged students to support their educational pursuits.

Mar 4 โ€ข 03:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

UNICEF, Unilever deepen pact on childrenโ€™s skills development

UNICEF and Unilever Nigeria have renewed their partnership to enhance children's and youth's skill development in Nigeria, focusing on employability, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Valtteri, 14, sells half-eaten cookie on Vinted โ€“ offers are pouring in

A 14-year-old boy named Valtteri has launched a quirky selling campaign on Vinted, successfully offering half of a cookie for sale, which has garnered significant attention and many offers.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Barron Trump: The Youngest Son of the American President and His Guide to Reaching the Youth

Barron Trump, the youngest son of Donald Trump, is establishing himself as an entrepreneur with a new beverage company.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

OHHOO โŸฉ Bottle Collectors Operating in Tartu. Student Who Started the Initiative: It Gives Young People the Opportunity to Earn Money

A 9th-grade student from Tartu has launched a bottle collection service that allows young people to earn money while helping others dispose of their empty bottles.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

DYPA: Applications for the new entrepreneurship support program for ages 18-29 with a subsidy of โ‚ฌ17,500

The Greek government has launched an entrepreneurship support initiative for unemployed youth aged 18-29, providing subsidies to encourage business development, with a focus on women and green digital economy.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG unveils GROW Fund for 6,122 youth entrepreneurs

The Nigerian government launched the GROW Fund to provide financing for over 6,000 young entrepreneurs as a solution to their funding challenges.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG, SMEDAN unveil fund to finance 6,122 youth entrepreneurs

The Nigerian government has launched the GROW Fund to support over 6,000 young entrepreneurs by providing them with affordable financing.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kerameos: New entrepreneurship program for 2,100 young people aged 18-29

Greece's Minister of Labor announced a new entrepreneurship program aimed at helping over 2,100 young individuals aged 18 to 29 start their own businesses.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Enterprising Youths Give New Life to Coffee Grounds and Old Spoons

Innovative Estonian students are recycling coffee grounds and old spoons into new products for a student entrepreneur fair.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Bridging the Capital Gap - Strategic Public-Private Partnerships Invest in Young Agri-Entrepreneurs

A press briefing highlighted the need for investment in young agricultural entrepreneurs as a way to revive the global aid system and strengthen food security.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

After blindness and 30 surgeries: Now the football hero is focusing on ice cream. To create jobs for youth.

Norwegian football star Omar Elabdellaoui transitions from sports to entrepreneurship, launching an ice cream business aimed at providing jobs for 1,200 youth in Norway.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Niilo, 15, did what many only dream of: 'Can decide what to do'

15-year-old Niilo Penninkangas successfully established his own business to earn money during the summer, showcasing entrepreneurial spirit amid challenges in finding summer employment.

Feb 8 โ€ข 07:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The challenge of jumping the 'wall' to start a business in Spain

Many young people in Spain are torn between pursuing stable public sector jobs and entrepreneurship, with only a small percentage actually taking the plunge into starting their own businesses.

Feb 8 โ€ข 01:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Curiosity, willingness to learn, believing in oneself, and a lot of 'swing'... the keys to innovate as a young person

A discussion highlights the essential qualities for young innovators, including curiosity, lifelong learning, self-confidence, and resilience.

Feb 7 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

High School of FPFtech prepares youth to create solutions with a business vision

The FPFtech High School program in Manaus is focused on training young individuals to become entrepreneurs and develop software from an early age.

Feb 6 โ€ข 19:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

ACFTA Fest targets 1.5m youth entrepreneurs, $5bn trade

The Africa Connected Through Trade, Talent & Culture Festival aims to empower 1.5 million youth in entrepreneurship and arts while facilitating over $5 billion in trade deals across Africa.

Feb 6 โ€ข 01:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Around 6,000 students from municipal schools in Santos will have classes from Sebrae on entrepreneurship

The city of Santos, Sรฃo Paulo, has signed an agreement to implement the Sebrae's Young Entrepreneurs First Steps (JEPP) program in its municipal schools, aiming to stimulate creativity and ethical vision among approximately 6,000 students from the 1st to 9th grade.

Feb 5 โ€ข 19:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The circular economy as a lever for innovation and entrepreneurship for the youngest

The article discusses how Generation Z, often criticized for their lack of commitment, is deeply concerned about environmental issues, with a recent study indicating that nearly 90% of young people aged 15 to 29 express high concern for environmental care.

Jan 14 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Young entrepreneur at 15: How he earned โ‚ฌ117,000 from his bedroom

A 15-year-old from Essex started a business selling cooling towels, generating six figures in revenue within a year by leveraging social media, simplicity, and family support.

Dec 31 โ€ข 08:32 UTC

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