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  • How a 19th-Century Town Became a New Millennium Marvel

    February 18, 2016 |

    Politico |

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    Response Location: United States, Manchester, New Hampshire

    Manchester, New Hampshire used creative financing and collaboration between businesses and the state to rise up from its industrial past and create a promising future in the tech landscaping. Developers purchased dilapidated factories and abandoned buildings and constructed updated office and commercial space for Internet and tech companies to make their way into the city, bringing young workers with them.

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  • Mastering ‘Life and Knife' Skills in a Training Kitchen

    December 25, 2015 |

    National Journal |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    Former convicts learn essential life and culinary skills in a tailored program at D.C. Central Kitchen.

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  • One-Stop Coding & Job Shop

    December 14, 2015 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    An inner city Detroit program places 90 percent of graduates in well-paying tech jobs by teaching them how to code. It may serve as a viable path for Philadelphia citizens, as well.

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  • The Formal World Economy Was Failing Women and Small Farmers. So This Guy Built a New One.

    December 08, 2015 |

    GOOD Magazine |

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    Response Location: Colombia, Cartagena

    The Clinton Giustra Enterprise Partnership develops enterprises that foster sustainable economic development, focusing especially on empowering farmers and women.

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  • With a solar oven, Kenyan women bake their way to a better life

    November 19, 2015 |

    Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Kenya, Msumarini

    In the rural Kenyan village of Msumarini, women are empowered to become business leaders. Imani Women Group runs a thriving bakery using the simple resources available in the village.

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  • Canary in the Code Mine

    November 18, 2015 |

    Backchannel |

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    Response Location: United States, Pikeville, Kentucky

    As the U.S. shifts away from coal, thousands lose their jobs and live on unemployment. BitSource, a tech startup in Kentucky, is teaching ex-miners how to code.

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  • Inclusion Pays Off

    November 11, 2015 |

    Minnesota Star Tribune |

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    Response Location: United States, Middlebury, Vermont

    Vermont is one of the most advanced states in the country when it comes to disability inclusion and activism. The state stopped funding sheltered workshops in 2002 and chose instead to send that money to individuals to pursue any career path of their choosing by offering services such as job coaching and transportation. As a result, 61% of people with disabilities are employed within a year of receiving state support. At large, nearly 40% of adults with disabilities work alongside adults without disabilities, which is a rate considerably higher than other states.

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  • Why Are Only 1 Percent of Farms Using This Eco-Friendly Practice?

    October 19, 2015 |

    NationSwell |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Lovingston, Virginia

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture assists farms which follow the sustainable farming style, Silvopasture, but few farmers take advantage of the program. ForeverView Farms in Vermont is advising policy groups about ways they can boost this type of farming.

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  • Reshaping the Rust Belt through immigrant talent

    October 05, 2015 |

    FreshWater Cleveland |

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    Response Location: United States, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Cities along the USA's rust belt, such as Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Detroit, have been encouraging immigrants to settle in their cities through various organization as a way to combat their population decline. The influx of immigrants not only increases the population, but spurs innovation, new businesses, and the creation of new jobs.

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  • How Detroit anchor institutions are developing local talent

    September 22, 2015 |

    Model D |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    With the help of a grant, a high school in Detroit is making "13th grade" desirable. Upon completion, graduates of the tuition-free 5-year "Early College" program are certified to work in a range of roles in the health care industry. The program is also helping to fill persistent gaps in the local employment pipeline.

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