”What we’re hearing from participants is that Breaker is seen as an alternative-learning pathway for those who’ve chosen not to go to college after high school, or as an experiential supplement to college coursework, or as a transitional opportunity for early career professionals. We see all three types applying to our program.”

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“It will be a demanding road for the young Breaker participants, but at least one with plenty of signposts.”

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“The 13 youthful participants in the urban agriculture Challenge come from a wide range of different disciplines, including architecture, creative writing, economics and public health.”

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“There are legions of underestimated young people with new insights into old problems who need only to be asked, in specific ways, for their contributions. And when those individuals see the impact of their creative capital on the marketplace, you have a new breed of social entrepreneur changing the world.”

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“Young people who would never have self-identified as entrepreneurs or product designers have come to view the world and its challenges through the lens [of problem-solving],” says LaMontagne.

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