What’s a Jobless Recovery?
If you have been watching the headlines parade by in recent weeks you’d think the American economy has once again surfaced, sputtering for air. It’s been record days on Wall Street, a $1 billion quarter from Ford, as well as banks (B of A) and insurance companies (AIG) who took billions in federal subsidies [...]
Michigan State to Close Academic Departments
Michigan State University (MSU) has completed cutting the fat from its budget and is now cutting into the bone. In the wake of vastly reduced state funding, a grim fact that virtually all public universities are facing, MSU has announced tentative plans to axe not only degree programs but entire departments. The protests [...]
Vocational Schools Gain Momentum in Sacramento
The country’s recession shows little sign of slowing down at the moment, and one state being hit hard is California. As more and more employees find themselves laid off, going back to school is an appealing option to pick up new skills for new careers. In California’s capital of Sacramento, vocational programs like dental assisting, [...]
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