Currently 27 million people are held in modern-day slavery. Each year 14,000 people are trafficked into the U.S. Today, 244,000 American children and youth are at risk for child sexual exploitation. These cold, hard facts are alarming and discerning. But they’re true. While human trafficking is alive and well in the U.S., there are steps […]
Read MoreTo assist students in making informed career change and job search decisions, Peirce’s Career Development Services department hosts a series of workshops throughout each session. During Session 3, we covered graduate school preparation, crafting an online resume, utilizing social media during the job search, business meal etiquette, and more. Now that Session 4 is upon […]
Read MoreThis spring, Peirce College Student Financial Service Specialists are leading a series of workshops to help students like you navigate the financial aid process. In January, April Battle-Johnson hosted a financial aid workshop that answered students’ toughest questions about borrowing student loans responsibly. And in February, Cherita Brown led a workshop to guide students in […]
Read MoreAccording 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 MoreOn Feb. 20, Peirce welcomed Camille Harris from the Uniformed Division of the United States Secret Service in Washington, D.C. for a special informational session on job opportunities with the Secret Service presented by The College’s Criminal Justice Department. Camille’s presentation covered several behind-the-scenes but crucial positions in the Uniformed Division: Criminal Research Specialist. A […]
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