According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Philadelphia County, Pa. posted the highest unemployment rate among the 11 counties that make up our metropolitan area — 10.4 percent — last year. This alarming number is the direct result of an ongoing issue that we have discussed here on our blog in the past, the opportunity […]
Read MoreTOP JOBS: How you can get into oneof the top jobs of 2014 Good news; employers will continue to hire in 2014! Even better — they will be looking for candidates with a broad range of skills to fill jobs across various industries. According to Kiplinger, “economic growth will strengthen in 2014, starting with first […]
Read MoreLEADING THE CHARGE: Diana Campbellis the new Executive Director of Year UpPhiladelphia At the beginning of the school year we told you all about our new partnership that brought Year Up’s Professional Training Corps (PTC) to Philadelphia to help close the opportunity divide for young people in the city. Year Up’s mission is to close […]
Read MoreI hope you’re getting ready to enjoy the holiday break with family and friends. As a reminder, the Peirce College campus will be closed from Tuesday, Dec. 24 through Wednesday, Jan. 1, reopening on Thursday, Jan. 2 with regular hours. There are no on campus classes scheduled during this time. However, all scheduled Session 2 […]
Read MoreRecognizing the hard work and dedication of students can have a huge positive impact on their continued success. So we love shining the spotlight on students who exemplify these traits while in pursuit of a college degree. Every few weeks, Margaret Rizzo, Associate Director of Operations and People Development for Year Up, will be highlighting […]
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