Archive for January, 2010

Miami Government Jobs

Friday, January 29th, 2010

There are plenty of opportunities when it comes to Miami government jobs.

The City of Miami uses a mayor and city commissioner form of government. The city commission consists of five commissioners, which are elected by five single member districts. The commission serves as the governing body, as it has the power to pass ordinances, adopt regulations and exercise any powers allowed via the city charter.

The mayor is elected by the city as a whole and is responsible for appointing a city manager. Together, the city commission and the mayor make up the City Council. All members of the city’s government work out of the City Hall of Miami.

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San Diego Nurse Jobs Training At SDSU

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Anyone considering San Diego nurse jobs should look into getting an education at San Diego State University.

The healthcare industry is one of the few that has managed to thrive, despite the economic recession. In addition, nursing specifically is still considered one of the most in-demand occupations. However, it’s important to obtain the proper education and training before applying for a nurse job.

The San Diego State University School of Nursing at the College of Health & Human Services has been ranked among the top 100 nursing schools in the country. The school offers three degrees, including one bachelor degree and two masters degrees.

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Manufacturing Jobs Pittsburgh Lost Over the Year Amount to 9.4 Percent

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

As overall employment in the city declined at the end of last year, the number of manufacturing jobs Pittsburgh lost was higher than any other industry.

Although the Pittsburgh unemployment rate for December 2009 has not yet been released, Pennsylvania’s rate increased from 8.5 percent to 8.9 percent, which is still lower than the national rate of 10 percent. Pittsburgh had a 7.5 percent unemployment rate during November.

The city had a total non-farm employment of 1,123,100 workers during December, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is down from 1,128,300 workers during November and a 2 percent decrease from December 2008.

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Las Vegas Teaching Jobs

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Those seeking a career in education will find that Las Vegas teaching jobs have a lot to offer.

Throughout much of the nation, the education industry has continued to prosper, despite the economic recession. During December 2009, the country’s educational services sector employed 3.1 million people and had an unemployment rate of 6 percent.

The Las Vegas-Paradise area’s education and health services industry employed 69,100 workers during November 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is down from 69,400 workers during October, but a 2.7 percent increase from November 2008.

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Los Angeles County Jobs Supported by Statewide Initiative

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

A new statewide initiative will help to create more Los Angeles County jobs.

During his State of the State speech earlier this month, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger unveiled the new California Jobs Initiative, a $500 million package that could train up to 140,000 workers and help create 100,000 new jobs.

The California Employment Training Panel will partner with community colleges and other workforce development organizations to deliver training focused on green jobs and other key industries that are a priority, including: manufacturing, goods movement, biotechnology, information technology services, multimedia, healthcare and construction.

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