Career, education, and job information. http://www.iseek.org Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:14:43 UTC Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:14:43 UTC http://iseekinteractive.org/blog/?p=1841 Will you be graduating from high school soon? Are you a college student unsure of your major? A job seeker who doesn't know what your next career move should be? An educator looking for great sources to include in your college or job search course? 03/03/2010 12:00 AM CST Fri., 03 Sep. 2010 00:00:00 0000 ISpeak http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2010/02/08/daily43.html Minnesota will get more than $30 million out of nearly $1 billion in federal economic stimulus cash meant to educate health care workers on information technology in their field. Stratis Health will get more than half of those funds. 02/12/2010 12:00 AM CST Thu., 12 Aug. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/publications/stories/2010/02/degrees.php In the next decade a record number of Minnesotans will retire and our state's educational institutions will be charged with the task of preparing individuals to fill this gap in the workforce. 02/05/2010 12:00 AM CST Thu., 05 Aug. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.iseek.org/news/sp/sp129Spotlight.html There's lots of buzz around green jobs right now. Have you considered moving into a green career field? 01/20/2010 12:00 AM CST Tue., 20 Jul. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Spotlight http://iseekinteractive.org/blog/?p=1767 For those of you who are interested in the national conversation about "green jobs," check out today's article on the topic in the Christian Science Monitor. 01/12/2010 12:00 AM CST Sun., 27 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 ISpeak http://blogs.wsj.com/environmentalcapital/2010/01/11/green-jobs-blue-collar-or-white-%20coat/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wsj%2Fenvironmentalcapital%2Ffeed+%28WSJ.com%3A+Environmental+Capital+-+WSJ.com%29 Is clean-tech manufacturing really the best way for America to jump on the green bandwagon? 01/11/2010 12:00 AM CST Sun., 11 Jul. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7410FutureWork.html U.S. News examined the Labor Department's brand-new job growth projections for 2008 to 2018 looking for occupations that will add jobs at an above-average rate over the next decade or so and those that provide an above-average median income. 12/28/2009 12:00 AM CST Mon., 28 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://iseekinteractive.org/blog/?p=1737 Take an in-depth look at trends that are driving employment growth in the wind energy industry - both statewide and in southwest Minnesota. 12/28/2009 12:00 AM CST Mon., 28 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 ISpeak http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7398FutureWork.html Many would-be veterinary students get discouraged early on by horror stories about getting into veterinary school, however, good vets are needed, and this rewarding career is worth the effort. 12/17/2009 12:00 AM CST Thu., 17 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7399FutureWork.html People who knew how to make a quick buck held some of the fastest-growing jobs two years ago. Now, the growth industry is in helping financial firms figure out how to follow the rules. 12/11/2009 12:00 AM CST Fri., 11 Jun. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=9263642 While solar and wind power get most of the headlines, geothermalpower is quietly gaining traction on college campuses where energy costs cansiphon millions each year from the budget. 12/06/2009 12:00 AM CST Thu., 06 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/11/25/alternative-energy-careers/?refid=0&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MPR_Education+%28Education+from+Minnesota+Public+Radio%29 A cooperative project between colleges in Minnesota and North Dakota is encouraging high school students to consider alternative energy careers. 11/27/2009 12:00 AM CST Thu., 27 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.startribune.com/jobs/healthcare/71641942.html Jobs exist but market is competitive. 11/25/2009 12:00 AM CST Tue., 25 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.startribune.com/jobs/healthcare/71613002.html Clinical laboratory scientists help physicians pinpoint most diagnoses, but many are on the verge of retirement. Minnesota colleges and universities are offering more educational opportunities than ever before for those interested in entering ... 11/25/2009 12:00 AM CST Tue., 25 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.associationdatabase.com/aws/NCDA/pt/sd/news_article/23790/_PARENT/layout_details/true During the recent economic downturn, business has significantly increased in military recruiting offices. Individuals who once thought such a career wasn't reasonable have turned to the military for employment. 11/20/2009 12:00 AM CST Thu., 20 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7374FutureWork.html Recruiters will tell you that the three words "project management experience" are golden on a curriculum vitae (CV). 11/20/2009 12:00 AM CST Thu., 20 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7367FutureWork.html Enrollment in bachelor's degree programs in agriculture across the country grew by 21.8 percent from 2005 to 2008, from about 58,300 students to nearly 71,000, according to surveys conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 11/17/2009 12:00 AM CST Mon., 17 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://iseekinteractive.org/blog/?p=1643 Looking for information about green? Want to know more about green careers, find a green job, or network with people in green organizations? 11/03/2009 12:00 AM CST Mon., 03 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 ISpeak http://www.allbusiness.com/energy-utilities/utilities-industry-electric-power-power/13372245-1.html Demand for fossil fuels may decline, but demand for electric power will soar. Nuclear power, resisted by many, may provide a long-term solution, and it has come a long way since Three Mile Island and Chernobyl. 11/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT Sat., 01 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7361FutureWork.html Clean energy can revitalize U.S. manufacturing, according to a report by the Blue Green Alliance. 11/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT Sat., 01 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://www.mnsun.com/articles/2009/11/01/news/av29umoreturbine.txt Rosemount will be home to three wind turbines thanks to an $8 million federal stimulus grant. 10/29/2009 12:00 AM CDT Thu., 29 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://blog.lib.umn.edu/itcomm/news/2009/10/university_of_minnesota_to_lea.html A consortium of wind energy researchers led by the University of Minnesota will receive up to $8 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for fostering wind energy development in the United States. 10/27/2009 12:00 AM CDT Tue., 27 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://iseekinteractive.org/blog/?p=1567 O*NET, the authoritative national source of occupation information, has a new website devoted to green occupations. 10/23/2009 12:00 AM CDT Fri., 23 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 ISpeak http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/10/21/pewreport At community colleges, an underperforming high school graduate studying computer science is much more likely to see an earnings increase than is a well-prepared high school graduate studying literature. 10/21/2009 12:00 AM CDT Wed., 21 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://iseekinteractive.org/blog/?p=1540 Did you know that the process of taking an assessment might be just as valuable as the results you get? 10/21/2009 12:00 AM CDT Wed., 21 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 ISpeak http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7331FutureWork.html It's not a skill that's been widely understood until quite recently, however *community management* has begun to move to the forefront of discussions about enterprise social computing as the use of social tools begins to climb the maturity curve. 10/19/2009 12:00 AM CDT Mon., 19 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/national-hydropower-association/news/article/2009/10/recipe-for-700000-new-green-american-jobs-just-add-water?cmpid=rss A summary of a report released by the National Hydropower Association that asserts that with the possibility of adding 60,000MW of power, this industry could fuel 700,000 family supporting jobs in the country. 10/14/2009 12:00 AM CDT Wed., 14 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/107958/highest-paying-blue-collar-jobs?mod=career-salary_negotiation Who says hard work doesn't pay? These 10 blue-collar jobs show that the color of your collar doesn't necessarily dictate the level of your income. 10/14/2009 12:00 AM CDT Wed., 14 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7324FutureWork.html The latest directory of job titles from Occupational Information Network, O*Net, features a variety of new entries that many people have never heard before. 10/10/2009 12:00 AM CDT Wed., 10 Mar. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://www.pineandlakes.com/stories/100809/news_20091007002.shtml Dislocated workers are getting a boost at Central Lakes College by learning skills to increase their chances of employment in fields that include retro-green construction and renewable-sustainable energy. 10/08/2009 12:00 AM CDT Thu., 08 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.bluegreenalliance.org/admin/private_publications/files/BGA-Phase-II-Report-PRINT.pdf This report examines how U.S. manufacturers can realize significant economic benefits from clean energy development. It draws on research conducted by the Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP). 10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT Thu., 01 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7336FutureWork.html The federal government's tight time frame for computerization, along with a steep implementation curve, will require more bodies-soon, and in the thousands at least, they say. 10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT Thu., 01 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7315FutureWork.html What Will Become of Blue-Collar Men? Construction's decline, here and elsewhere, has fallen hardest on the least-educated men .. 10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT Thu., 01 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://www.aeecenter.org/shows/PDFs/Survey%20of%20the%20Green%20Energy%20Industry%20.pdf This survey, conducted by the Association of Energy Engineers, includes information about ARRA industry funding, salary information, and links to employment and training opportunities. 10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT Thu., 01 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://bipartisanpolicy.org/sites/default/files/NCEP%20Task%20Force%20on%20America's%20Future%20Energy%20Jobs%20-%20Final%20Report.pdf In this report, the Task Force on America's Future Energy Jobs looks at the educational and infrastructural changes needed to transform our nation's energy system in order to meet future demands. 10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT Thu., 01 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www1.umn.edu/news/features/2009/UR_CONTENT_130778.html If you saw the description for this house in a Parade of Homes guide, it might just catch your attention. 10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT Thu., 01 Apr. 2010 00:00:00 0000 Article http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7318FutureWork.html Throughout history, only a fraction of the world's artists have made a living at their avocation. But even today, at a time of imploding arts budgets, you can build a meaningful career related to it. 09/29/2009 12:00 AM CDT Mon., 29 Mar. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7316FutureWork.html In a new SimplyHired.com study that names the occupations in greatest demand in the U.S., physical therapist ranked in the Top 3 in 29 out of the 40 metro areas... 09/24/2009 12:00 AM CDT Wed., 24 Mar. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7309FutureWork.html I'm a programmer at Hashrocket, a Web development firm in Florida. Our style of working is called pair programming ... 09/19/2009 12:00 AM CDT Fri., 19 Mar. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7307FutureWork.html As they struggle to survive the economic crisis, nonprofits are hungry for donations. Many are hiring fundraisers-and there are not enough applicants to fill the open slots. 09/18/2009 12:00 AM CDT Thu., 18 Mar. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7303FutureWork.html It is no secret that the great recession of 2009 has been tough on workers in the skilled building trades. But that short-term blip in employment may eventually lead to longer-term career fulfillment. 09/14/2009 12:00 AM CDT Sun., 14 Mar. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7358FutureWork.html You'll need solid technical skills to become a credible engineering manager - but you'll also need to develop key soft skills to deal with the people and a big-picture organizational perspective. 09/09/2009 12:00 AM CDT Tue., 09 Mar. 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork http://www.iseek.org/news/fw/fw7319FutureWork.html Nationally, relatively few of the more than 2.5 million adults who enroll annually in basic skills programs advance successfully to college-level coursework. 05/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT Sat., 01 May 2010 00:00:00 0000 FutureWork