Deeper than usual layoffs among tax preparers during the recession signal opportunities to land year-round jobs as accountants and auditors. Read More > 2009-07-24
Making technology accessible couldn't keep the recession from claiming thousands of retail jobs. However, a rare combination of skills can make former technical sales professionals valuable to hospitals and colleges. Read More > 2009-05-08
Former bankers, brokers, and fund managers use job skills courses to help launch careers as sales specialists and small business owners. Read More > 2009-04-21
As orders for the Detroit-made hat worn by Aretha Franklin at the Inauguration top orders for some American-made cars, auto plant workers seek job skills training for new careers. Read More > 2009-04-10
Entertainment workers ranked among the top five categories of laid off Americans. Job skills training prepares them for new jobs outside the media. Read More > 2009-04-03
As federal financial assistance favors green technology and shovel-ready public works projects, highway construction workers can use job training programs to cope with layoffs. Read More > 2009-03-23
With bars and restaurants feeling the recession's pinch, waiters and bartenders can discover new careers in health care and finance Read More > 2009-02-12
A recent government report singles out temporary workers as a group hit hard by the recession. With career retraining, temps can bring their flexibility and focus to permanent employers. Read More > 2009-02-05
Today's job market is extremely challenging, not only for the unemployed but for people who are currently working but may face layoffs tomorrow. Career retraining through online education can help you prepare to deal with layoffs, turning a problem into an opportunity. Read More > 2009-01-29
Retrain online for a new career. Construction workers can use online career training to broaden their skills while building personal connections. Read More > 2008-12-23
Retrain online for a new career. Hospitality industry workers facing shrinking tips and a loss of job security can build new career skills online. Read More > 2008-12-21
Retrain online for a new career. If you are a retail worker with job security issues due to layoffs and downsizing, learn more about your career options in this article. Read More > 2008-12-19
Retrain online for a new career. If you are a recently downsized or laid-off mortgage broker, learn more about your career options in this article. Read More > 2008-12-17
For financial services workers, 2008 was a brutal year, and 2009 is looking tough, too. In such an environment, career changes and online education options may be worth looking into. Fortunately, many financial services workers are smart and have options. Read More > 2008-12-15
Retrain online for a new career. Learn more about financial aid in the new economy with an in-depth look at the wish list for reforms to higher education during President-elect Obama's administration. Read More > 2008-12-11
The economy is slumbering and the job market is following suit with rising unemployment and mostly gloomy job forecasts. But despite all of this bad news, demand in some fields remains strong. If you're getting ready to enter the job market or opting (or being forced) to change careers, take a long look at some professions that are expected to continue to grow despite the slowing economy. Read More > 2008-12-09