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8 Niche Careers You Didn’t Even Know Existed

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Professional bridesmaid The “always a bridesmaid, never a bride” adage Katherine Heigl lived out in her 2008 movie 27 Dresses might be closer to reality than rom-com fans thought. No professional education is required to be a professional bridesmaid, but if you’re self-employed, a knowledge of business practices is a must.

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How Three Post-Secondary Programs Are Setting Autistic Individuals on a Path to Success

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Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act , children with disabilities under 3 may receive early intervention services. From ages 3 to 21, children can receive special education services through their local public schools. So, the duo founded nonPareil Institute, a post-secondary training institute, in 2008.

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How Maya Penn Became One of the Most Socially Conscious Entrepreneurs of Gen Z

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In 2008, eco-fashion was nowhere near a mainstream topic, so I wanted to create a better alternative,” she remembers. As Penn looks to blend her creativity and commitment with social justice to leave a positive impact, her hope is to see fast fashion replaced with eco-friendly fashion and environmental education become more accessible.

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Big Thinkers: Meet the AI Leaders Changing the Future of 3 Important Industries

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Sanford worked at the executive level with a number of internet startups in the 1990s and founded eXp World Holdings , which is based in Bellingham, Washington, in 2008.¹ His groundbreaking work has led to breakthroughs in various industries, from space travel to health care. billion in 2020. © John D.

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UK/Ireland small Business News Round-up – 11/04/2008 | THE SMALL.

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FPB warns that removing ‘green’ fuel tax incentive will further alienate small firms : The FPB is questioning the Government’s commitment to helping small firms switch to environmentally friendly fuels, following an announcement in the 2008 Budget that it is to remove a tax incentive for investing in ‘green’ biofuels.

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Why educate women – isn't it a waste of resources? | THE SMALL.

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Why educate women – isn’t it a waste of resources? by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 16, 2008 When my wife went to university in London in the eighties one of her professors was of the opinion that the education was wasted on women, since they would leave university, get married and have children. — ST. What rubbish !

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Patrice Washington Is Redefining Wealth By Scaling Joy

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The crash of the housing market in 2008 and subsequent recession decimated her business, leaving her on welfare and food stamps and—eventually—sitting across from a generous Harvey who offered to create a job with the sole purpose of helping her get back on her feet. “I And it was gone overnight.

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