Associated Press: Poll: Jobless Over 50 Face Very Difficult Road To Employment

October 22, 2013, Associated Press OCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — When Charlie Worboys lost his job, he feared searching for a new one at his age might be tough. Six years later, at 65, he’s still looking. Luanne Lynch, 57, was laid off three times in the past decade and...

Star Tribune: ‘Platform to Employment’ Project Offers Hope to Long-Term Jobless

Article by: Neal St. Anthony , Star Tribune, 9/30/2013 Imee Clark lost her administrative job of 10 years in 2009 after Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines acquired Northwest Airlines. The veteran worker has applied for countless jobs and earned several software...

Fox Business Video: New Help for Long-Term Unemployed

Platform to Employment Founder Joe Carbone on his business plan to help remedy the long-term unemployment rate.

Bloomberg News: Free Work Entices Businesses to Hire Long-Term Unemployed

By Michelle Jamrisko August 15, 2013 Wide income disparities in Connecticut, among the wealthiest states in the nation, help make it one of the toughest environments for the unemployed, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The Bloomberg rankings show a relatively...

Add Us In / DiversityWorks -> September 4 – Celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month

Co-sponsored by The WorkPlace, Bridgeport Regional Business Council and the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce. Additional sponsors for the event include: * UniCare, LLC * EMCG * TEAM, Inc. * Technical Staffing Solutions * United Illuminating Wednesday, September 4,...