Philadelphia Jobs Report: Which College Classes Will Help You Find A Job
Jill Schlesinger has the details on the best college classes to help you find a job.
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Jill Schlesinger has the details on the best college classes to help you find a job.
Jill Schlesinger reports on the key steps that stay-at-home parents need to take as they seek to rejoin the workforce.
"There is tons of material available online about conquering the different disciplines and platforms of digital marketing, web design and coding. Find top influencers and blogs, bookmark them and check them out every day," says Matthew Sommer.
"Talk to therapists from various backgrounds and theoretical orientations and query them about your job-related interests. Cultivate relationships with people in the helping professions and find a mentor," suggests Dr. Aileen McCabe-Maucher.
"If you can solve problems and think critically, you can be successful in any industry," says financial advisor, Rob Wilson.
Jill Schlesinger reports you'll need to brush up your resume and Linkedin profile.
Jill Schlesinger reports good bosses can make a difference by exposing employees to different situations.
"First, be diligent in growing your technical skills because without those skills you won't progress through the various levels of the firm," says Gary Master's to graduates wanting to enter into the field of public accounting.
The chief of staff role is similar to that of a director of administration. There are aspects of employee management, recruitment and hiring, process management and leading complex initiatives that are aligned with the vision and mission of the organization.
"Be sure you are doing it for the students. I honestly feel that teaching college students is a gift," says Sherri Hope Culver.
Jill Schlesinger explains which college classes are most likely to help you land a job.
Jill Schlesinger explains why it may be worth it to go back to school.
"An education can be really helpful in providing the basic fundamentals that any business major needs entering the workforce. Couple that learning with on-the-job experience, and it made for smarter and more efficient results-oriented focus," says director of administration, Jessica Mazzeo.
Technology has given us great tools to connect with people in a million different ways, but those tools are nothing if you don't know how to put them to work.
Jill Schlesinger reports
Jill Schlesinger reports if you're considering a career change, start by identifying an industry that pays well and is in need of more workers.
"Teachers are always learning and thinking about how to improve their teaching, and how to make a difference in the lives of their students," says principal, Karen Schade.
"As a mental training coach with a background in educational applied sport psychology, I help athletes of all ages reach their peak performance, both in and out of their chosen sport, however, for me, it's not just about improving an athlete's mindset, but developing the athlete as a whole," says Dr. K.C. Wilder.
Devereux helps individuals with developmental disabilities such as autism and mental health challenges lead a fulfilling life.
Jill Schlesinger reports stay a home parents rejoining the workforce need to take essential steps to help them land a job.
Jill Schlesinger reports Americans get the least paid vacation time in the world.
The fastest way I've found to learn how to accomplish something with technology is to try to do it on a small-scale environment while studying material on how to do so along the way.
"Be very sure this is the right path for you. All legal careers have important issues at their heart, and all have clients who care very deeply about their causes, but in the criminal justice system, liberty is at stake," says Attorney Ellen Brotman.
"A trend in hiring practices is promoting your culture. First you have to have one, and be able to articulate it well," says CEO Alan Rihm.
Jill Schlesinger reports companies are doing more than calling to verify your work history.
It hasn't even been a week since LeBron James chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, but his merchandise is flying off the shelves.
The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp today for the 2026 season after an offseason filled with changes on the offensive side of the ball.
A slow-moving storm system will bring showers and thunderstorms that could cause flash flooding in the Philadelphia region Tuesday.
Emergency crews blocked off flooded streets in Hammonton as tow trucks worked to remove stranded vehicles.
Crews in Camden County, which has recently experienced flash flooding, are preparing ahead of Tuesday's storms.
A slow-moving storm system will bring showers and thunderstorms that could cause flash flooding in the Philadelphia region Tuesday.
It hasn't even been a week since LeBron James chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, but his merchandise is flying off the shelves.
The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp today for the 2026 season after an offseason filled with changes on the offensive side of the ball.
Emergency crews blocked off flooded streets in Hammonton as tow trucks worked to remove stranded vehicles.
Crews in Camden County, which has recently experienced flash flooding, are preparing ahead of Tuesday's storms.
Some Philadelphia staples, like Pat's King of Steaks, are honoring LeBron James after he signed with the Sixers.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
What began with one father and his children has since grown into Full Force Nation, an 18-team basketball league serving more than 200 young people throughout the year.
Philadelphia police are searching for the driver responsible for a deadly hit-and-run that killed a woman, moments after her rideshare dropped her off.
ACCT Philadelphia is pleading to get homes for animals in need Sunday night, and they're offering financial incentives to people who can help.
Emergency crews blocked off flooded streets in Hammonton as tow trucks worked to remove stranded vehicles.
Crews in Camden County, which has recently experienced flash flooding, are preparing ahead of Tuesday's storms.
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has paused all gaming and betting on Monday after a small fire and leak.
A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
It hasn't even been a week since LeBron James chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, but his merchandise is flying off the shelves.
The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp today for the 2026 season after an offseason filled with changes on the offensive side of the ball.
Griffin Conine hit a walkoff run-scoring single to lift the Marlins past the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 and end Miami's 12-game losing streak.
Some Philadelphia staples, like Pat's King of Steaks, are honoring LeBron James after he signed with the Sixers.
The Sixers announced LeBron James' signing Monday with a photo of the King's No. 23 jersey in a locker room next to a crown.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Thousands of people have been forced from homes and vacation destinations as a massive wildfire continues to threaten France's Atlantic coast. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Officials are still in the early stages of assessing damage after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit the southern main island of Kyushu, Japan on Tuesday. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
The Powerball lottery jackpot rolled to $663 million after no one claimed the top prize in the Monday, July 27, drawing.
Bill Kelly is tracking storms that could produce flash flooding in the Philadelphia region on Tuesday. Here's the NEXt Weather forecast.
Torrential rain turned roads into rivers across Hammonton on Monday evening.