Several sources state that people who are 40 or older represent about 40% of the United States workforce. This is great news for those of us who are considered older Americans. The number of workers 55 and older is expected to increase to 20% by the year 2020, which will represent 1 out of 5 people employed. The idea that I can’t get a job because I’m too old or that employers want to hire younger people is not necessarily true. So what is an ‘old person’ to do? Continue reading ‘Too Old to Get a Job!?’
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Too Old to Get a Job!?
Published April 23, 2019 awareness , finding employment , Labor Market Information ClosedTags: Attitude, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, look, Resume, Workforce Solutions
Accessible PowerPoint
Published March 25, 2019 accessibility , awareness ClosedTags: accessibility, awareness, Disability, information, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Workforce Solutions
Microsoft PowerPoint is one of the most, if not THE most, popular software presentation tools available. I’m sure most of the readers of this blog are at least familiar with PowerPoint and have used it on a number of occasions. It’s not just for people in business settings, but also in education and just about any community based or governmental organization you can think of. Continue reading ‘Accessible PowerPoint’
Development Disabilities Awareness Month
Published February 25, 2019 accessibility , awareness , Employment ClosedTags: Disability, Gulf Coast, Houston, Workforce Solutions
A majority of people agree that inclusion is a major ingredient to a successful company, state department, volunteer organization…heck, in life! Inclusion is important because by definition, we are bringing various skills to the table as well as equal but diverse personality traits that work together in reaching a goal (be it professionally or personally). Continue reading ‘Development Disabilities Awareness Month’
The Non-Custodial Parent (NCP) Choices Program
Published January 13, 2019 awareness , finding employment , Uncategorized ClosedTags: Career advice, NCP, Unemployment, Workforce Solutions
Do you know what NCP mean? The Noncustodial Parent (NCP) Choices Program targets low-income unemployed or under-employed non-custodial parents who are behind on their child support payments and whose children are current or former recipients of public assistance. Continue reading ‘The Non-Custodial Parent (NCP) Choices Program’
NDEAM beyond October
Published October 22, 2018 accessibility , awareness , Employment ClosedTags: accessibility, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, inclusion, Workforce Solutions
The following has been reprinted from the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD), dated October 5, 2018: Continue reading ‘NDEAM beyond October’
White Cane Safety Day – 2018
Published October 15, 2018 accessibility , awareness , Employment ClosedTags: cane, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, safety, white, Workforce Solutions
October is National Disability Awareness month. During the month of October there are many events and occasions that are celebrated to highlight the skills, capabilities and most importantly independence of people with disabilities. One of the most celebratory events taken place every October is the White Cane Safety Day. Continue reading ‘White Cane Safety Day – 2018’
A Texas-Style NDEAM
Published October 8, 2018 awareness , Employment ClosedTags: Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, NDEAM, Texas, Workforce Solutions
Disability Employment Awareness Month has been celebrated in Texas each October since 1999. The Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities produces a colorful poster for display in businesses, government offices and schools. The posters are intended to spark a conversation about employment of people with disabilities. Continue reading ‘A Texas-Style NDEAM’
