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Moving trans advocacy forward in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of TransWave Jamaica , Neish is succeeding in his mission to increase the visibility of transgender Jamaicans, provide resources to change the narrative towards a positive reflection of the community, and emphasize the need for improved healthcare and safe spaces that meet the needs of the community.

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Why there are so few women in tech (and what you can do about it!)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

It provides opportunities for mentorship. Although women make up 47% of the US workforce, in 2015, they held only 25% of computing jobs — in a time when tech is booming and has been for decades. It gives women a voice in organizational decision-making. An employment gap now means an employment gap later.

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Can You Build a Business with $100 or Less? Yes … and Here’s How

StartupNation

Tulpalav → ~$115 (Rs 10,000) Founded: 2015 Industry: Fashion and Clothing Employees: 50+ A tad pricier, yet— It’s another inspirational case of female entrepreneurship. Back then, in 2015, women entrepreneurs were a rarity in Kashmir. 8 Ways to Make Money on Social Media Arm yourself with a toolset (free!)

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What’s Happening in Tech During 2016?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

According to USCIS, the federal agency responsible for handling work visas, in 2015 U.S.-based Backed by federal funding, a coalition has put together a free program using public library resources, mentors from the software developer community, and online learning programs to turn out skilled, employable graduates. passport holders.

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Reflections from the Womenomics 2.0 Event at the Brookings Institute

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Mitsue Kurihara gave an overview of the DBJ Women Entrepreneurs Center and the competition they’ve held for the past four years which invites women of all ages to present their business models for a grand prize of 5 million yen and a year of mentorship. If you want to travel far, travel together.”

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Building a Family Empire: Staying Resilient, Learning to Pivot

StartupNation

Recognize Opportunities and Scale Thoughtfully When we made the decision to franchise 100% Chiropractic in 2015, it wasn’t done hastily. After all, as entrepreneurs, we have the privilege of shaping not just our own futures but also the lives of our clients, employees, and communities.

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17 Inspiring Recoveries: How Entrepreneurs Bounced Back from Crises

StartupNation

With support from peers and the incredible State of Search community, we fixed the issue, restructured the backend, and got things back on track. Dr. Barbara Sparacino , Founder, The Aging Parent Coach Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses.