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Program participants in Bosnia and Herzegovina
December 13, 2012
ICT Skills Open Doors for Bosnian Youth
New training in information and communication technologies is helping youth find jobs and start businesses.
November 15, 2012
Building Entrepreneurship Online
Thousands of small business owners around the world are benefiting from a new collaboration between EDC and HP.
A child in the Philippines reading a book.
October 31, 2012
Data Plan for Literacy
Literacy rates in the Philippines are high, but finding out what strategies are working is a struggle. Cell phones may hold the answer.
October 23, 2012
Making a Case for Prevention
Every dollar spent on substance abuse prevention saves money on health care costs down the road.
Proyecto METAS participant in a classroom
June 26, 2012
Giving Students a New Chance at Success
Honduran students who have struggled to pass the university exam now have the opportunity to develop the skills they will need to enter the workforce.
A picture of a classroom teacher with a badge
June 21, 2012
The Pursuit of Mastery
An innovative professional development program looks for new ways to reward teachers for honing their skills.
Picture of a young child brushing her teeth.
May 10, 2012
Supporting a Healthy Start
When kids are healthier, they are better learners. A new Head Start center is helping families access the care they need.
Picture of students in a hallway
January 24, 2012
Community Colleges Tackle Workforce Gaps
As baby boomers age out of the workforce, community colleges are poised at the forefront of efforts to prepare new workers with skills in science, technology, engineering, and math.
A picture of students.
January 23, 2012
With a Little Help from Our Friends
EDC is using social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook to share information about health promotion and disease prevention.
July 20, 2011
Forging a New Path
Educating girls and women has been shown to boost economic productivity, reduce poverty, and increase per capita income. A number of EDC programs work to broaden girls’ horizons through education and skills building.