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Sep 17

The Free Library of Philadelphia

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17 September 2009 / 11:41 pm
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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 [...]

Sep 17

HealthLink Medical Center for the Uninsured

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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.

Sep 16

Jobs Available in Our Area!

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16 September 2009 / 5:50 pm
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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 [...]

Sep 16

Solution Side: A New Job Could Depend on Your Credit

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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.

Sep 15

Solution Side: Help for Struggling Pennsylvanians

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15 September 2009 / 10:43 am
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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 [...]

Sep 15

Initiative to Boost Hiring in NJ

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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 [...]

Sep 14

Entrepreneurs Emerge in the Midst of a Recession

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14 September 2009 / 7:44 am
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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 [...]

Sep 11

Solution Side: Free Dry Cleaning for People out of Work

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11 September 2009 / 9:56 am
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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 [...]

Sep 11

Help for Unemployed/Low-Income People

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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 [...]

Sep 10

Job Openings Fall to the Lowest Level in Nine Years

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10 September 2009 / 9:01 am
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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 [...]