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How Technology is Helping the Visually Impaired Find Employment | Chicago News
For most Chicagoans, the city’s street grid is an everyday convenience. But for Jose Martinez, who was born blind, it’s a critical part of maintaining his autonomy. “Chicago is what made me the person I am. This city is what made me independent,” Martinez says. “It’s very accessible here. The streets are organized in such …
Oregon picks vendor, again, to replace employment department’s obsolete technology
Oregon has again selected a Colorado company to replace the rickety system it uses to manage unemployment benefits. Fast Consulting is the same vendor Oregon chose in September, but a rival protested that selection and that forced the state to revisit its choice. The mainframe computer system from the 1990s is the primary reason why …
Flexible Spending Accounts: A Once-A-Year Tax Break
FSAs are basically bank accounts reserved to pay for your out-of-pocket health care costs. Of course, anyone can put aside money to cover health expenses, but what makes an FSA special is that you don’t have to pay taxes on the money you put into it. Get every deduction you deserve. With TurboTax Deluxe, we’ll …
Mirroring National Jobs Data, US Technology Employment Mixed in September
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The latest data from the monthly U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation report confirms a recovery that remains uneven and unpredictable. Mirroring this pattern, the #JobsReport shows a mix of good news in IT sector employment gains and disappointing news in IT occupation job losses, according …
CME welcomes BHP’s new apprenticeship, technology funding commitments
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) welcomes BHP’s announcement today of an $800 million funding package that will fund 3500 new Australian apprenticeships and drive up to $450 million in contracts with businesses involved in the mining, equipment, technology and services sector (METS). The commitment will provide for an additional 2500 …
Manager, Academic Technology | Employment at Mitchell Hamline
Status: Full Time Position Purpose: This position works collaboratively with the Instructional Design and Information Technology staff to facilitate the effective adoption and ongoing use of academic technologies, including learning management systems, web conferencing platforms, and multimedia authoring tools. This individual manages relationships with vendors, the academic technology budget, and the classroom technology. Set priorities, …
SCC diesel technology programs prepare students for the future | Sponsored Features
The mission statements for Southeast Community College’s (SCC) Diesel Technology programs, both Truck and Diesel-Ag, share a common goal: Preparation for employment. Both take two years to complete, and intake enrollment is 20 per program in the fall (late August) and spring (early January). Fall 2020 classes are full, and spring 2021 classes are currently …
27 April 2020 – auticon, a Technology Employer of Autistic IT Consultants
auticon In celebrating World Autism Awareness Month, auticon is excited to announce their partnership with Woolworths. auticon will run a 6-month pilot program employing autistic technology consultants working on a quality assurance and software delivery project for Woolworths. Sydney, Australia — (27 April 2020) — Today, auticon is excited to announce their partnership with Woolworths. …
Employment law issues likely as jobs go remote – Minnesota Lawyer
Name: Kerri Nelson Title: Shareholder, Bassford Remele Education: B.A., English and psychology, Gustavus Adolphus College; J.D., William Mitchell College of Law Kerri Nelson is fielding questions from employment law practice clients whose employees now work remotely as the Bassford Remele shareholder adjusts to working from home. Clients are asking about technical and personnel issues and …
Nonfarm Payrolls plummeted by 701K in March
Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) in the US declined by 701,000 in March, the data published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics showed on Friday. This reading followed February’s increase of 275,000 (revised from 273,000) and missed the market expectation of -100,000 by a wide margin. Further details of the publication revealed that the Unemployment Rate in March …
