Articles tagged: Job Skills

Ann Arbor area jobless rate rises in January but regional employment higher than 2012

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Posted: Mar 22, 2013

Seasonal retail layoffs led to a rise in unadjusted unemployment rates across Michigan in January. Both the public and private sector shed jobs in the Ann Arbor area, but each added a significant number of jobs in comparison to the previous year. Read more »

Analysis: Gov. Snyder's economic summit searching for answers as talented Michigan students search for jobs

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Posted: Mar 18, 2013

"Gap" has been the word of the day at Governor Rick Snyder's first economic summit. But is there a "talent gap," a "skills gap," a "communication gap," or a "wage gap" That all depends on who you ask. Read more »

Forbes: 13 professions making less than you might think

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Posted: Feb 28, 2013

I know everyone out there thinks that newspaper reporters are just raking in the money. However, data from the Bureau of Labor Statics shows that being a reporter actually is one of 13 surprisingly low-paying ... Read more »

Forbes: Top job needs for 2013 include more than just technical skills

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Posted: Dec 11, 2012

It’s no surprise to anyone who’s been paying attention to the job market that the sectors hiring fastest skew towards those with technical expertise and engineering degrees. Read more »