Posted 1/31/12 2:16 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Eco-Friendly, Green, Health, Hunger, Interview, Jobs, Money, Resources, School
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Lil Wayne better get ready to share his hometown stage, 'cause New Orleans native "Ace" Shields, 17, just won us over with a rap that celebrates community change and name-checks arugula at the same time. How can you not be a fan?
Posted 1/25/12 8:00 am EST by Becca Frucht in Celebs, Contests, Hunger, Jobs, School
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Are you a rock star student advocate? Want a chance at the internship of a lifetime? Are YOU the ONE? Then Jesse Eisenberg has the conscientious contest for you!
Posted 1/24/12 10:00 am EST by MTV Act in Jobs
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Ever wonder what it’d be like to work for a leading nonprofit that’s trying to end modern-day slavery? We’ve got your backstage pass right here. We’ve asked young people working for some of our favorite organizations to keep a diary of one day in their life – and you’ll be surprised to see what they get up to! This week, Ali Jost, a social work fellow at Polaris Project, shares her story.
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Do you fistpump in celebration after a long day of volunteering? Are you a pop culture know-it-all and blogging superstar with a passion for social change? We're seeking an individual looking to build on their online production and writing skills!
Posted 12/5/11 1:46 pm EST by MTV Act in Celebs, Jobs, Money
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By: Jeremy Johnson
It’s no surprise that some of today’s biggest stars are also taking center stage in the Board Room. Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, and Justin Bieber are all on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list of highest paid celebrities. More than just musicians though, these songsters are entrepreneurs in their own right; they launch products, market global brands, and manage teams of people.
Posted 11/29/11 1:15 pm EST by Alexis Tirado in Jobs, Money
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We all know November is a month full of turkeys, annoying relatives and shopping frenzies and now thanks to Prez Obama …it’s also the official National Entrepreneur Month! So what did we do here at MTV Act? Well, we celebrated young entrepreneurs at the best house in America – the White House!
Posted 11/28/11 12:47 pm EST by Alexis Tirado in Jobs, Money
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We’re pretty excited today as we’re headed to the White House (yes, THAT White House) for an event for young entrepreneurs. You know, the future Zuckerbergs and Kardashians (You have to admit: those raven-haired sisters have a good business sense). People who wanna run the world on their own terms and with their very own biz and brand.
Posted 11/23/11 12:12 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Celebs, Jobs, Money
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This recession is an equal opportunity offender, hitting men as hard as women — if not more so. Enter the boys. Zack Galifianakis, Twilight's Peter Facinelli, Dwayne Wade and Rainn Wilson are takin' it off (ties, that is) to showsupport for fellow dudes on the job hunt.
Posted 10/27/11 10:24 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Jobs, Money, News, Resources, School
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Between the fiery protests of Occupy Wall Streeters drowning in student loan debt and the countless young Americans having second thoughts about higher education given the cost, something's gotta give when it comes to college affordability, right? Obama seems to finally be listening. Is he offering enough? You decide.
Posted 10/21/11 5:39 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Jobs, Money, politics, School
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President Obama may still be struggling to solve our country's economic crisis, but the Young Entrepreneur Council and Young Invincibles doesn't plan on waiting. Their mission: If you can't find a job, make one!
