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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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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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