Looking for a job, when you have a wealth of experience, is difficult enough in today’s market. But as a teen, this can seem overwhelming and impossible.
Fortunately, there are several sites, resources and networks that can help your teen find a job even they’ll get excited about.
Where to start? Here are a few places for [...]
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Helping your teen find a job
Posted in Employment, tagged job search, teens on March 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
When life gives you lemons…
Posted in Employment, Money, tagged economy, job loss, unemployment on March 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
When 6.1 million Americans have been out of work for the last 6 months and 36,000 jobs were lost in February – things can seem pretty bleak. But it’s not all bad news.
Economists are seeing signs that suggest the economy may begin creating more jobs than it’s losing.
Don’t give up. There are plenty of things [...]
Get Empowered with the National Urban League
Posted in Education, Employment, Health Care, Homeownership, tagged I Am Empowered, National Urban League, One Economy on March 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
To be empowered ultimately means to discover and recognize your abilities and use them. The I Am Empowered campaign can help you do just that.
I Am Empowered is part of a much larger vision from the National Urban League along with various partners, such as One Economy, that strives to bridge the digital divide in [...]
Unemployment extension cuts…
Posted in Employment, Health Care, Money, tagged COBRA, jobless, unemployment benefits on March 2, 2010 | 1 Comment »
A 30-day extension of unemployment programs including benefits and health insurance subsidies (COBRA) has been stopped – leaving many wondering what will happen to their benefits.
Nearly 1.2 million unemployed Americans depend on these programs and may lose their benefits this month if an extension isn’t passed before it expires.
As it stands now, tens of thousands [...]
Finding your own place in today’s job market
Posted in Employment, tagged Career Coach, job loss, jobs on February 24, 2010 | Comments Off
While the economic crisis has left millions without jobs and with little hope of finding the light at the end of the tunnel – there are many opportunities afoot if you’re ready to look for them.
Losing your source of income is scary and finding your dream job may mean taking risks. But you don’t have [...]
Fastest growing jobs and degrees
Posted in Education, Employment, tagged Education, green jobs, jobs, Recession, skills, training on January 5, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Over the next few years, many new job opportunities are expected to emerge. And you’ll want to be ready for them.
Jobs in technology, health care and education will continue growing between now and 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And 5 million green collar jobs should become available as millions of stimulus dollars [...]
Coming soon – jobless benefits and homebuyer credit extensions
Posted in Crash Course, Employment, Homeownership, tagged bill passed by congress, Congress, economy, Employment, extended benefits, first time homebuyers credit, homeowners, job loss, jobs, Obama, recovery, tax credit, unemployment, unemployment rate on November 5, 2009 | Comments Off
Congress approved a bill today that extends unemployment for millions and expands tax credits for homebuyers. President Obama will add his signature on Friday.
Just in time? The bill would extend unemployment benefits for 14 weeks in all states and up to 20 weeks in states with unemployment over 8.5 percent. The extension comes as 7,000 [...]






