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Arizona Manufacturing Jobs Lost to California

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

What could have been new Arizona manufacturing jobs are now going to California.

Scottsdale-based Kyocera Solar Inc. recently announced that it will open a new factory in San Diego despite statewide efforts to create incentives and attract alternative-energy companies to Arizona.

Kyocera Solar Inc. is a subsidiary of Kyoto, Japan-based Kyocera Corporation, which currently has about 4,000 American employees. The company has solar-panel factories in Japan, China, the Czech Republic, and Tijuana, Mexico.

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Nevada Nursing Jobs Should Come Easy for UNLV Students

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Students at one local school should be well-prepared for Nevada nursing jobs.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing recently announced that 100 percent of its students passed the National Certification Licensure Examination during Q4 2009.

“The licensure exam is an important way to evaluate how effectively we’re preparing our students to enter the nursing workforce,” Dean Carolyn Yucha told The Rebel Yell. “We’re pleased that a record number of our students are graduating at a high level and are ready to meet the evolving healthcare needs of Nevadans.”

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Jobs in Texas Could Decrease from Lack of Renewable-Energy Policy

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

The lack of a national renewable-energy requirement could actually eliminate jobs in Texas.

A new study from the RES Alliance for Jobs found that while renewable-energy technology could create hundreds of thousands of new jobs throughout the United States, the lack of enforcement to use that energy could cause Texas to lose many positions.

The study, conducted by Navigant Consulting, found that if Congress adopts a national standard requiring 25 percent of electricity production to come from renewable sources by 2025, it would result in 274,000 new jobs.

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Five Things Job Seekers Should Know About Background Checks and Criminal Records

Monday, February 15th, 2010

If you’re one of the millions of people currently in the midst of a job search, there are many things you should know about how background checks and criminal records can affect your chances of getting hired.

In today’s employment marketplace, the majority of employers in every industry are performing background checks on potential candidates. Background checks can help employers discover any false or negative information about a potential employee and save them from being targeted for negligent hiring lawsuits.

It used to be commonplace for companies to conduct background checks on job seekers applying for high-trust positions, such as those in schools, hospitals and the government. But today more companies hiring for all types of positions are conducting background checks on candidates.

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San Antonio Insurance Jobs Created by Allstate

Monday, February 15th, 2010

One of the most popular company’s is planning to open a new customer information center and create hundreds of San Antonio insurance jobs.

Allstate Insurance Co. recently announced that it plans to open a bilingual customer information center in San Antonio. The company hopes the new facility will help improve customer service by reducing call volumes and expanding the company’s bilingual capabilities. To help entice Allstate to San Antonio, the State of Texas is offering the company a $1.1 million investment from the Texas Enterprise Fund.

“Business leaders continue to look to Texas as the place they want to be, thanks to our combination of low taxes, fair legal system, predictable regulatory environment and quality workforce,” Gov. Rick Perry said. “This Texas Enterprise Fund investment will help Allstate tap into a growing market of bilingual Americans, while providing quality employment and steady income for hundreds of Texas families.”

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Orlando Medical Jobs, Education Jobs Only Industry to Increase Over Year

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

As the area’s unemployment rate remained unchanged and more jobs were added over the month, Orlando medical jobs and education jobs were the only industry to see a yearly increase during the end of 2009.

During December 2009, the Orlando-Kissimmee area’s unemployment rate remained at 11.9 percent, following an increase from 11.5 percent during November. The area’s rate is higher than the national unemployment rate at the time of 10 percent.

The Orlando area had a total non-farm employment of 1,025,200 workers during December, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is up from 1,021,400 workers during November, but a 3.7 percent decrease from December 2008.

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Colorado Healthcare Jobs

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Colorado healthcare jobs offer a challenging and rewarding career.

The healthcare industry is one of the most popular and most stable in the nation, not to mention one of the very few industries that has managed to thrive, despite the economic downturn. If you’re looking for a career in healthcare, one of the best places to work is in a hospital.

The healthcare occupations found within a hospital include everything from physicians to nurses, all of whom are responsible for providing medical, diagnostic and treatment services. Hospitals mainly cater to inpatients, but also provide outpatient services as a secondary activity.

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Nevada Job Seekers May Be Enticed by New Report

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Anyone seeking a Nevada job or looking to start a business in the state will have better luck than those in California.

A recent report from Whittaker Associates, Inc. found that Nevada is a better place than California for businesses and workers, because of everything from its friendlier tax climate to its strong entrepreneurial stance.

“This study was a large undertaking that ultimately illustrated some pertinent points in comparing California to Nevada,” Dean Whittaker, founder of Whittaker Associates, said. “It really showed us that Nevada is a great place to start and run a business. This information can be used to help recruit businesses and ultimately improve the unemployment rate.”

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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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