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Countries seek a workforce makeover

Serbia's Prime Minister and the US Ambassador to Switzerland share how both countries are looking to Switzerland for guidance on new types of career training. 

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A Swiss-American journalist mainly covering education, migration and youth issues - plus the occasional story on cheese, given her roots in Switzerland and Wisconsin. She also produces podcasts and works on the social media team.

Some of the challenges involve getting companies to invest and trust teens, as well as changing laws that stand in the way. 

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