Although many people may think of the library as a place to study or read, it’s become a critical lifeline for many job seekers. Nearly all employers ask for an email address and many companies require you to fill out an online application, making Internet access a necessary component in your job search. In addition [...]
HealthLink Medical Center for the Uninsured
HealthLink Medical Center offers primary care and dental services to uninsured, working adult residents of Bucks and Montgomery Counties. For more information and eligibility requirements, you can visit their website or call 215-364-4247.
Jobs Available in Our Area!
Just like every Wednesday, we bring you a list of jobs available right now in our area! If you missed the show, you can find all of the open jobs listed below. Job Openings from Emerson Personnel Contact: info@emersonpersonnel.com Direct Hire Operations Finance Coordinator- Cherry Hill Direct Hire VP of Development- Mt. Laurel Direct Hire [...]
Solution Side: A New Job Could Depend on Your Credit
Did you know that having a poor credit score could prevent you from getting a new job? Some employers look at that, so if you lose your job contact your lenders right away and try to make new arrangements until you find a job, so that your score stays in tact.
Solution Side: Help for Struggling Pennsylvanians
If you live in Pennsylvania and you’re really struggling, whether you’ve lost your job or you’re adjusting to a lower income, there are a lot of resources that could help. You may be eligible for food stamps, help with your heating bills, or even aid for your prescription drug costs. Check out www.connect211.org for a list [...]
Initiative to Boost Hiring in NJ
Businesses that hire New Jerseyans who have exhausted their unemployment benefits will be offered a $2,400 incentive, according to a plan that Governor Corzine is expected to announce today. To qualify, the worker must be employed at the company for at least 6 months. So far, more than 45,000 NJ residents have exhausted the maximum [...]
Entrepreneurs Emerge in the Midst of a Recession
In a recession with job opportunities few and far between, starting a business from scratch or buying a franchise has become a viable solution for many. Nearly one in 10 of the job seekers, who gained work in the second quarter of 2009, did so by launching their own businesses, according to the outplacement firm [...]
Solution Side: Free Dry Cleaning for People out of Work
Zips Dry Cleaning in Warminister, Bucks County is offering free dry cleaning to people who are unemployed or between jobs. They offer free dry cleaning for up to three garments a week, to keep you looking nice for your next interview. And don’t forget to tune into NBC10 tonight at 5:30 for “The Good News [...]
Help for Unemployed/Low-Income People
Nearly 402,000 Americans will lose their unemployment benefits at the end of this month, and more than 1.3 million will face that same harsh reality by the end of this year, but there is help available. www.pathwayspa.org- PathWays PA www.uwsepa.org- United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) www.chipcoverspakids.org- PA’s Children’s Health Insurance Program [...]
Job Openings Fall to the Lowest Level in Nine Years
Despite some signs that the economy is improving, the U.S. Labor Department reported that job openings in July fell to the lowest level in nine years, reinforcing the somber reality that employers are still reluctant to hire. Although jobs are scarce, some industries like technology, health care, and child care have a positive outlook and [...]



