Preparing Young Adults For The Global Economy

with Stephanie Hoffman of Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida

Two-thirds of teenagers are concerned about attending in-person schooling due to the Coronavirus. Those figures according to Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida, which is taking a new approach to keeping their students safe, while also preparing them for the global economy. Director of Operations, Stephanie Hoffman, discusses their work.

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Sep 23, 2020

Hosted by: Nathalia Ortiz
Produced by: Florida Newsmakers Team
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