professional development
Exchanging ideas to expand vocational education worldwide
College administrators from several nations visited the U.S. to exchange ideas about how to connect students to employers.
U.S. program connects, empowers entrepreneurs of African descent
Learn how the State Department's African Descendant Social Entrepreneurship Exchange links and supports people within the African diaspora.
How one African woman’s startup spurs new businesses
Thubelihle Ndlovu, who worked with the State Department's Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, helps women in Africa start businesses. Learn how.
U.S. company launches tech careers in Costa Rica
Learn how Intel is helping students in Costa Rica learn science, technology and language skills that will help them succeed.
AWE alumna’s app expands mental health care access
Lynia Huang created an app that uses artificial intelligence to help users diagnose and treat depression. Read more about her innovation.
Workers with disabilities boost U.S. firms
National Disability Employment Awareness Month highlights the potential of people with disabilities in the U.S. workforce.
How a chef in The Bahamas empowers others
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs alumna Chanté Basden is passing business skills along to others while also expanding her bakery.
How U.S. students gain financial literacy
Financial education is now being taught in many U.S. secondary schools, and nonprofit groups are pushing to make it happen nationwide.
AWE alumna matches music and film using AI technology
The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs helped Frinny Lee develop a business that uses artificial intelligence to find music for movies.