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Four people stand in front of a room for a presentation.
Lokesh Pampatti, a recent graduate from Chapel Hill High School, introduces his group’s business. It's called JobHive, an app that would allow teens to search for opportunities and connect with potential employers. (Marlon Hyde/WABE News)

Georgia high school students are trying to create businesses that solve problems like food waste, complex medical billing and unsafe transportation for kids through a new program from Emory’s Goizueta Business School and 21st Century Leaders.

On an April afternoon, a large college classroom at Goizueta is packed with well-dressed high school students from across Georgia.

“Good morning, everyone,” greeted Lokesh Pampatti, a recent graduate from Chapel Hill High School, introducing his group’s business.