

Fast Track for IT Careers
Stepping into the world of IT work is a good choice at any level. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) growth in IT-related occupations is projected to grow 15 percent throughout the next decade, resulting in around 700,000 new jobs during the next decade with about 420,000 job openings per year from growth and replacement needs. With an average annual wage of around $100,000 per year, it is perhaps the fastest growing field with the highest entry level wages. It is a great field to consider if you enjoy solving problems, designing things that serve a purpose, and helping people.

Why Paid Internships?
Why seek a paid internship? A paid internship is a great way for job seekers with barriers to employment to gain work experiences with room for growth. There are multiple reasons why a job seeker might be challenged to secure work, including low income, lack of experience, lack of education, transportation challenges, or an incarceration record. We believe that all people have a right to dignified work enabling them to be financially stable and free from economic challenges such as poverty and all that surrounds that issue.
How a Mentor Can Help
If you are struggling to get your feet off of the ground in your search for a good career a professional mentor can help you to focus your goals and take action towards attaining your dream job. Your mentor can act as a guide as you navigate through a pathway that will lead you to a successful career.
Build Yourself for a Better Future
In today’s fast-paced world we need to be at the top of our game in order to succeed financially – especially with rising inflation and wages that do not reflect increases in the cost of living. And unfortunately, not all of us have the financial resources to attend a four-year university. So how can we contend with rising inflation and job insecurity? Here are some ideas:
Hot Jobs That Don’t Require a College Degree
If you think you won’t be able to earn well without a four-year college degree, think again. There are many great jobs that do not require a four-year college degree or even a two-year associate's degree. Among them are: Certified Nursing Assistant, customer service,...
Spring Cleaning for Your Career
You’ve packed away your heavy sweaters and cleaned those hard to reach corners of the house. Now is the time to reevaluate your career. Whether or not you are currently seeking employment, or thinking of embarking on a new career path, now is the season of renewed energy and the time for change.
The Impact of COVID-19 on our Low Income Community Members, BIPOC, Women, and Youth
Low income families, BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color), women, and youth have been hit the hardest from the economic recession in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The negative impact includes higher rates of poverty among these groups due to job loss....
Workforce Development and Online Learning
Many of us grew up hearing that we needed to study hard, go to college and get a good job. That might have been true in the 20th century, but things have changed over the past two decades—and not necessarily for the better. Today, the average college student has about...
Can High School Completion Programs Benefit the Community?
Not everyone is lucky enough to earn a high school diploma, which can significantly impact their ability to get a job and earn a living wage. When you’re working full-time or more without good compensation, it’s even harder to take the time to work toward your degree....
Highest Paying Jobs for Trade School Graduates
When deciding to change careers, trade school offers a great option. There are many options with degrees and certificates not taking a full four years to achieve. If you're considering a trade school, it's a good idea to know which jobs are the highest paying for...
5 Top Tips for Your Job Hunt During Coronavirus
Things have changed rapidly due to the coronavirus, but it doesn't have to shut down your entire life. If you're in the middle of job hunting, it may be time to make adjustments to your hunt. Right now, most people will be looking to skip a face-to-face meeting....
The Best Job Prospects of 2019 May Not Require a Four Year College Degree
According to a recent article from US News and World Report some of the fastest growing jobs in 2019 and beyond do not require a four-year college degree. Due to an aging population with better access to healthcare and longer lifespans many of these jobs exist within...
How to Be A Woman in Technology
Technology has earned the reputation of being a male-dominated industry, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are just as many women who are interested in working with numbers and graphs as there are men, but because most people think of technology as being a...
Is An Apprenticeship Right For You?
Just because you've completed your education doesn't necessarily mean you're ready to enter the workforce. School can pack your brain full of knowledge, but most education programs don't teach their students the skills they need to be successful in their chosen...
4 Networking Tips For Job Seekers
In the digital age, most people looking for a new job are tempted to go straight to the internet to find job openings, but the fact is that's not the best way to find a job. To start with, when you apply online, you're competing with hundreds, if not thousands, of...