Career and Job Training Readiness Center

Speaking from one of the hardest-hit areas of the country in terms of job loss, I’m still a bit skeptical that we’re seeing a true turnaround in the job situation.  The politicians are excited-President Obama visited our area on Wednesday and gave an uplifting speech about the new jobs coming to our neck of the [...]

If you are job-hunting, things are tough all over.  Don’t let that get you down!  Instead, get those creative juices flowing and think outside the box. 
Make an inventory of your skills and put your resume together because it’s time to head out and sell yourself.  Watch the job boards, the classified ads and the help [...]

Politicians around the country are telling us that this economic downturn is nearly over and that if we can just hang on for a few more months, the unemployment rate will begin to drop.  They also are telling us that our economy is changing.  It’s moving from a manufacturing base to a service-based economy.  But [...]