“Grant money results in hundreds of summer jobs” plus 3 more

Grant money results in hundreds of summer jobs
GOP candidates rip rivals at convention
Federal dollars alone can no long fuel region's job growth
VDOT program helps veterans gain new work skills

Grant money results in hundreds of summer jobs

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 06:42 PM PDT

NEW BRITAIN The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain recently awarded a $10,000 grant to expand existing local subsidized jobs and summer employment programs. The grant helped secure $12.5 million in Federal Recovery Act funds available through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.

GOP candidates rip rivals at convention

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 06:13 PM PDT

Top statewide Republican candidates, hoping to tap into anti-incumbent anger in the November election, spent more time delivering blistering attacks on Democrats Saturday than they did detailing solutions to key challenges facing California. In a scathing... Republican - Democratic Party - California - United States - Politics

Federal dollars alone can no long fuel region's job growth

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 05:17 PM PDT

Sharp cuts in defense jobs announced recently by the Pentagon present a wake-up call for the Washington region that it's time once again to work to reduce our dependence on federal dollars for the area's prosperity. Employment - United States - Government - Unemployment - Business

VDOT program helps veterans gain new work skills

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 02:00 PM PDT

A Virginia state agency is doing its part to help military veterans gain employment in this tough jobs market.