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Philadelphia program teaches carpentry skills to help youths build their futures

by Aaron Moselle
Nov 8, 2021
The goal is to put participants on a path to employment.
Greg Palmer leads a carpentry class for teens at the Dixon House community center in South Philadelphia. Rising gun violence has plagued the city.
Kriston Jae Bethel
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Tiananmen 30 years on: What are China's youth worried about?

by Jennifer Pak
Jun 4, 2019
China's college students are not just concerned with job prospects but also how to have a more balanced life.
Jennifer Pak/Marketplace
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In an effort to save money, day care centers in New England are forming purchasing groups

by Carrie Jung
Oct 24, 2018
A pilot program is underway in Massachusetts, while New Hampshire already has 200 day care centers participating in its purchasing group program.
The Elizabeth Peabody House serves children and families in the Somerville, Massachusetts area.
Carrie Jung for Marketplace
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In an effort to save money, day care centers in New England are forming purchasing groups

by Carrie Jung
Oct 24, 2018
A pilot program is underway in Massachusetts, while New Hampshire already has 200 day care centers participating in its purchasing group program.
The Elizabeth Peabody House serves children and families in the Somerville, Massachusetts area.
Carrie Jung for Marketplace
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Homeless youth in Nashville struggle as rents soar

by Marketplace Contributor
Mar 28, 2016
To help accurately count homeless youth, one center hosted a slumber party.
About three dozen of Nashville's homeless young adults spent the night at The Oasis Center during this year's "Youth Count," which features a talent show and karaoke slumber party.
Tony Gonzalez/WPLN
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The global influence of hip hop and breakdancing

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
May 19, 2015
Filmmaker Adam Sjöberg chronicles the lives of b-boys and girls around the world.
Breakdancers in Cambodia.
Bond/360
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U.S. may be turning corner in the fight against obesity

by Dan Gorenstein
Feb 26, 2014
The decrease in youth obesity rates could slow healthcare costs.
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Jobless Generation

Many of Europe's unemployed youth are relocating to the UK, but is that a good idea?

by Stephen Beard
Dec 20, 2013
The conclusion of our Jobless Generation series.
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Farming: The next big industry

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Oct 21, 2013
A strong agricultural economy has farming attracting more young people.
Ben Albright on his farm in Lytton, Iowa.
Stacey Vanek Smith
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Mercedes-Benz looks for a younger audience

by David Weinberg
Oct 18, 2013
Mercedes buyers on average are several years older than those of competitors BMW and Audi.
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