by Noel Rozny myFootpath Web Editor & Content Manager It’s Thursday, which means we’re right on the cusp of a three-day weekend (and for some of us, possibly a four- or five-day weekend). The little ones are back in school, recent high schools graduates have headed off to college, and it’s time to go back to work after summer vacation. As Labor Day approaches, the U.S. economy is still recovering…
by Noël Rozny myFootpath Web Editor & Content Manager Green might be the perfect color for adults who are nearing retirement age, but who aren’t ready to stop working just yet, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) reports. In a new study entitled “How Boomers can Help the Nation Go Green: Emerging Encore Career Opportunities in the Green Economy,” CAEL explains how a unique combination of job experience,…
by Noël Rozny myFootpath Web Editor & Content Manager From health care reform to global warming legislation, change that will affect us and future generations is happening now. If you feel passionate about these issues and want to get involved on a daily basis, why not make a career out of it by becoming a government policymaker? Here’s how. Steps to Becoming a Government Policy Maker Step 1: Earn a…
April 1 is just a few days away (so you better start planning that perfect prank to play on your co-workers). It also means something that’s soberingly serious: the start of Alcohol Awareness Month. This awareness campaign is designed to educate anyone—from those with an alcohol problem to their loved ones who are affected by it—on how to recognize this disease and how to get help. If you’re looking for a…
Spring has finally sprung, despite what the thermometer or the weatherman might say. And after being cooped up all winter, you’re probably looking for a way to cure that serious case of cabin (or cubicle) fever you’ve got going. Check out these 3 green careers that will break you out of your office, get you into the great outdoors, and help you break into the green movement. Green Careers with the…
