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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. She set out to prove that women can be just as focused as men.

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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. D éborah’s aim for the future of CAPAZ involves establishing a physical space to network and hold workshops for the community. government.

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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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How Employers Can Support Workplace Mental Health

Entrepreneurs' Organization

One way to do this is to give employees access to education and resources from competent organizations. Once educated on the possible tell-tale signs of mental illness, they will be able to reach out to colleagues in need or even recognize the need in themselves. In the workplace, those people are coworkers and the employer.

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Announcing the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2022

TechCrunch

These companies were selected by TechCrunch editorial staff out of thousands of applications, and receive free exhibition space at Disrupt, special workshops, receptions and masterclasses on building and running a startup. Education, HR + Future of Work. HealthTech + BioTech. Space + Security. SaaS, Enterprise + Retail.

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Adidas Cultivate & B.L.O.O.M. program elevates Black and Latinx social entrepreneurs to accelerate their growth and impact

Impact Hub

Through knowledge sharing and funding, the program cultivates a thriving ecosystem for changemakers to accelerate impact and deliver initiatives at the intersection of sport, equity and creativity for Black and Latinx communities. . The workshops cover key topics meant to aid in business development. IG: @hood_health. About adidas.

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Pangyo Techno Valley: Leading the Charge in ESG Management and Building a Sustainable Industry Ecosystem

AsiaTechDaily

Simultaneously, Kim Sang-mi provided a fresh perspective on leveraging art and creativity for social impact. Gyeonggi Province, along with GBSA (Gyeonggi Business & Science Accelerator), plays a pivotal role in bolstering ESG education for startups in Pangyo Techno Valley.