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Overcoming obstacles and transforming STEM education in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Overcoming obstacles and transforming STEM education in Jamaica By Zoe Sweet “All I wanted to do was make an impact that will transform the education system in Jamaica,” says Kavelle Hylton , a 2022 YLAI Fellow and founder of STEM Builders Learning Hub.

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How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru By Jewelle Saunders “Art can transform society,” says Déborah Grández Seminario. She also wants to have an impact on the structure of the educational system in Peru, to connect with and give visibility and access to people with disabilities.

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Why Creativity is Essential for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Corporations and educational institutions had to find ways to bring people together for meetings and instruction. All are examples of creative thinking to solve problems. Entrepreneurship is a creative activity. Those of us working from home faced the challenge of how to be creative, productive and keep our businesses alive.

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Creative ways to earn money in difficult times

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Markets take a turn, opportunities disappear, and unforeseen circumstances prevent us from being able to follow through with business as usual. This is an opportunity to come out stronger and more resilient — and to get creative. This is an opportunity to come out stronger and more resilient — and to get creative.

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Creating agents of change with English language education in Argentina

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Creating agents of change with English language education in Argentina By Grace Zimlich 2022 YLAI Fellow Danila Blanco Travnicek has always been passionate about education and leading the charge of reforming the entrepreneur ecosystem in her home country of Argentina. Why do you believe that English education is so important?

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CharmHealth Unveils 2024 Innovation Challenge to Bring Creative Solutions to the Fingertips of Healthcare Providers

American Entrepreneurship

“We put the power of the CharmHealth EHR platform into the hands of students, entrepreneurs and other innovators to unleash their creativity in order to solve problems in new ways and automate time-consuming tasks that will drive healthcare forward.” CEO of CharmHealth.

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The entrepreneur in all of us – How COVID revealed gaps and opportunities in the entrepreneurial landscape

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Extra time at home allowed many people to tap into their own creativity and inner entrepreneur—not just for those who were unemployed or pursuing a change, but also those dealing with virtual work. This differs from patterns we’ve seen in previous recessions, where startup job creation remains relatively stable in recessionary years.