Pundits long predicted the youth demographic—people ages 18 to 29, many of them first-time voters—would be a key group in the 2020 election.

Now, voter-turnout data from Tufts University’s Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement back up that prediction. College students across the country were engaged and focused on this historic presidential election.

Made in response to the times we are living in, The Antidote is a new documentary about everyday people who make the intentional choice to lift others up.

Now playing in virtual theaters, the film aims to drive a national conversation about the roles kindness, decency, compassion, and respect play in a civilized, democratic society.

Many young adults believe manufacturing will not provide them with a good career, or that the work itself is noisy and dirty. One state has a new initiative aimed at changing that mindset.

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Manufacturing Industry Partnerships initiative will bring together advanced manufacturers and public partners, including local colleges and universities. The goal is to develop or provide specialized training—even at the high school level—in combination with resources and insights from area companies.