World AIDS Day 2012

December 1, 2012
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World AIDS Day 2012

Today is World AIDS Day and as the world reflects on the devastation caused by this disease it also celebrates the positive impact made by research, outreach, and medicine.  A list of places to get tested today in Mecklenburg County: ·Friday, November 30 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Carolinas CARE Partnership Office (7510 East Independence Blvd., Suite 105, Charlotte, NC 28227) ·Saturday, December 1 from 10 a.m. – noon at New Life Fellowship, 1337 Samuel Street, Charlotte, NC 28206 ·Saturday, December 1 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Siskey YMCA, 3127 Weddington Rd., Matthews,...

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Information Technology Jobs and the Future Labor Force

November 29, 2012
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Information Technology Jobs and the Future Labor Force

The factory jobs of the 19th and 20th century are almost obsolete and as the nation recovers from a weak economy and high unemployment rates there are projections and speculations about jobs and careers for the future.  According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook a publication published by Bureau of Labor and Statistics: “Employment in professional, scientific, and information technology services is projected to grow by 29 percent, adding about 2.1 million new jobs by 2020. Employment in computer systems design and related services is expected to increase by 47 percent, driven by growing demand for sophisticated computer network and...

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The Veterans To Work Act

November 25, 2012
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The Veterans To Work Act

Vet Central is a website that post jobs for veterans.  The general public can apply for these jobs 24 hours after they have been posted.  The Veterans Opportunity to Work Act gives tax incentives to businesses that hire veterans.  The site gives business an opportunity to post jobs for veterans to select from first. Related articles Veteran Guide to Buying a New Home – MilitaryVALoan.com 2012 VA Loan Limits | MilitaryVALoan.com Vice Chairman Commends Business Leaders for Hiring Veterans Job fair gives military veterans opportunity for civilian work November declared “Hire Veterans First” month

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Job Search Engines and Web Sites

November 23, 2012
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Job Search Engines and Web Sites

General Job Search Engines www.ncesc.com – NC Department of Commerce Division of Employment Security www.americajobexchange.com www.charlotteworks.com www.indeed.com www.linkup.com www.myskillsmyfuture.org www.simplyhired.com www.snagajob.com Specialized Job Search Engines www.agcareers.com – careers in agriculture www.backdoorjobs.com – outdoor jobs, summer www.constructionjobs.com www.disabledperson.com www.dice.com – IT jobs www.hcareers.com – Hospitality Careers www.idealist.org/career.html – Nonprofit careers www.jobsintrucks.com www.premierinc.com – Healthcare/IT www.saludos.com – Hispanic/bilingual www.summerjobs.com – Seasonal and resort jobs www.theladders.com – $100 k + jobs www.workforce50.com – Workers 50+ Local City and County Web Sites www.co.union.nc.us www.co.anson.nc.us http://charmeck.org – City of Charlotte/Meck Cty www.monroenc.org www.cityofwadesboro.org Government Web Sites www.usajobs.gov – Us Gov jobs www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs – NC...

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African American Unemployment Rate Almost Double the National Average

November 23, 2012
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African American Unemployment Rate Almost Double the National Average

  In the Guardian Mychal Denzel Smith explores the realities of the job search for Black Americans.  In the Guardian Smith explains, “The US economy is growing again, but African American women are still losing work-thanks to public sector cuts.  And racism.”   More public sector cuts are coming as the new-year approaches.   Cuts to federally funded programs are on the chopping block of administrative budget cuts scheduled for the New Year with a rise in tax for the wealthy.   The bigger question is how with this impact black America.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the unemployment rate...

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Geekfest2012 @ CPCC

November 20, 2012
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Geekfest2012 is the ninth annual celebration of technology and innovation where students and the public get hands on experience in the world of technology.

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Fiscal Cliff or Just Big Business Execs Having A Panic Attack

November 19, 2012
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Fiscal Cliff or Just Big Business Execs Having A Panic Attack

The dreaded fiscal cliff projected to impact the US economy on the dawn of 2013 is a series of major financial events that may or may not happen according to the Fiscal Times.  These events are said to be a result of the ending of Bush era tax cuts and other tax relief provisions. According to CNN Money, “The fiscal cliff is the top economic issue facing the nation, and leaders of the largest companies have indicated they are holding back hiring and spending because they are worried about Washington gridlock over the fiscal cliff.” The uncertainty of the so-called fiscal...

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Surviving the Fiscal Cliff

November 17, 2012
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Surviving the Fiscal Cliff

The fiscal cliff is nothing but a bunch of rich people having a tantrum and panic attack because they may loose some of those entitlements they have received over the past ten years.  What that means for the 47%, 99%, or the percent of us that are considered working class no matter how much education we have, is we have to be a little more frugal, wise, and inventive.  So Surviving the Fiscal Cliff is like a how-to-resource-guide on how to survive the madness if it even goes that far.  If you fit into any of the categories I...

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Growing Violence Against Migrants in Greece

November 13, 2012
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Growing Violence Against Migrants in Greece

  NPR’s Joanna Kakissis reports on the far right Greek party and its economic anger aimed at migrants.   Golden Dawn is a political party on the rise in Greece and some say their tactics are similar to the Nazis.  According to Kakissis the party wears black t-shirts with a swastika-like symbol and chant blood and honor, a slogan reformed from the Nazis.  According to the report violence is aimed at Africans, Afghans and Pakistanis who slip into the European Union through Greece, crossing the border from Turkey.”  Read More   Related articles Far-Right Greek Party Rides Wave Of Economic...

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Geekfest 2012 @ CPCC

November 13, 2012
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Geekfest 2012 @ CPCC

A festival dedicated solely to technology will be happening Thursday at Central Piedmont Community College Levine Campus and it is open to the public.  The Geekfest will host its 9th annual celebration of technology and innovation.  The public is invited to come and get a glimpse of new technology, innovators, career opportunities, and startups.  The event schedule is full of amazing sessions and guest speakers.  Microsoft, CPCC Automotive Technology, Tech for Tech Teaching is just a few of the festivities that will take place at Geekfest 2012.   For more information click here.   Related articles CPCC honors veterans by...

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