Two Year v. Four Year Degree

The job market has changed, but has the job seeker?  Approximately 60% percent of young job seekers plan to go to college, but only 25% of America’s job market requires a four year degree.  Four-year graduates have higher lifetime earnings than those without a degree.  We will debate the issue during the May 28th Career Talk on KQV Radio 1410 AM when I will be joined by guests from Penn State University and ITT Technical Institute.  The Pro's & Con's will also be explored during an 11:00 AM  EST, May 25th webinar.  Details can be found in the webinar section at www.thealbertinstitute.com.

What are your thoughts related to the issue?

Neighborhood Employment Centers: Benefits to Business

Neighborhood Employment Centers obviously offer invaluable career services to job seekers.  But, what about benefits to local businesses?  Benefits to businesses can include a number of things such as pre-screening of qualified applicants, exposure to incumbent worker training programs, tax credits for participation and support, and positive PR via partnerships within the community.  Scott Baker, owner of 5 Generation Bakers in Pittsburgh, PA, will discuss all of these during the April 23rd broadcast of Career Talk on KQV AM 1410.  You can also tune in online at www.kqv.com.  We would like to know your opinion as well?  What are the real benefits to local businesses?

Neighborhood Employment Centers: Unique Services

Neighborhood Employment Centers provide a vast array of resources for job seekers. Agencies offer everything from practical resume writing and job placement services to unique programs such as criminal record review and English as a Second Language classes. In Baltimore, I met a team that had a mobile career center...a huge RV very similar to a book mobile.  This took services to individuals who could not drive or bus to the career center.  What is the most unique service your center offers? What unique ideas or approaches have you read about or observed?

Neighborhood Employment Centers v. State Employment Agencies

This month's Career Talk on KQV Radio (www.kqv.com) will feature discussion related to Neighborhood Employment Centers.  Great resources in local communities where job seekers can get individualized service, but sometimes neighborhood employment centers do not have the same resources that State Employment Agencies have available.  Pros and Cons?  What is your opinion?  What has been your experience?

Welcome to Career Talk

Welcome to Career Talk on the Web!  This is an open forum for Workforce Development Professionals, Adult Educators, Career Counselors and the like.  My name is Scott Albert.  I am the host of Career Talk with Scott Albert on KQV Radio 1410 in Pittsburgh, PA.  I would like to welcome you to use this blog as a media outlet, discussion board and debate forum for all topics related to careers, workforce development, etc., etc. Let the information sharing begin.