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Unemployed and forgotten? Senate (finally) extends unemployment 14-20 weeks

November 5, 2009 7 comments

In unison, millions of unemployed Americans let out a huge sigh of relief yesterday as Senate extended jobless benefits 14-20 weeks.  Many americans, however, share a feeling of frustration, believing that their country’s decision makers were worried more about devouring ‘lobster and steak’, than the well being of jobless workers.  Have millions of unemployed Americans [...]

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Unemployment Extension Update

October 29, 2009 27 comments

Legislation Update
On October 27th Senate agreed on an 87-13 procedural vote to extend unemployment insurance.  A final vote will take place sometime this week, but all signs point to unemployment insurance being extended further.
What does this mean?
If your unemployment insurance benefits have been exhausted before the passing of this bill, you WILL be eligible for [...]

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Obama proposes multibillion-dollar plan to boost US community colleges

September 22, 2009 0 comments

President Barack Obama makes an appearance twice in the same week on Corn on the Job, becoming the first president to do so.  Congratulations Barack.
President Obama proposed a 10-year multibillion-dollar initiative to help improve community college programs in the United States.  The objective is to basically re-train Americans as a result of the volatile workplace [...]

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Meet Kevin Smiley, Philadelphia’s latest successful sidewalk job seeker…

September 16, 2009 1 comment

In the beginning of August I wrote a story about two La Salle graduates struggling to find employment. Down on their luck, and out of ideas, the recent graduates ran out into the street dressed their best and made it their mission to distribute their resume to the masses.  The article expressed my praise towards [...]

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Todays Top 10 Best Jobs

August 24, 2009 2 comments

Loyal Corn Heads might remember last weeks article that covered todays 10 worst jobs. Well, it’s not all doom and gloom here at Corn on the Job.  Over the weekend I decided I’d bring you some sunshine with Today’s Top 10 Best Jobs, so back to CareerCast I went.
For those of you with kids, after [...]

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