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Unions are good, and cost-cutting management is evil. That seems to be the thesis of David Kusnet's new book, Love the Work, Hate the Job. Kusnet, a former speechwriter for President Clinton, followed four Seattle companies at the turn of the millennium: Kaiser Aluminum, Boeing, Microsoft and Northwest Hospital. Kusnet talked to workers and chronicled union activities at all four companies. R... more.

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  Businessweek.com worked with Seattle's Payscale.com to determine where the best and worst cities are for 20 common careers and found that -- when it comes to earning a comfortable living -- Houston it at or near the top for most jobs, from human resources manager to graphic designer. We adjusted the median compensation for jobs in each of the top 25 big-city metros for cost of living. Housto... more.

Before I came to JobTrain I had no idea what I wanted to do in the future. I would cut school almost everyday with my friends, and we would go smoke and drink. There were other things that I did back in high school that I regret. I tried to keep my parents from knowing, but parents are not so dumb. My parents found out when I got caught at school smoking marijuana in the bathroom. I have never s... more.

YOUTH PROGRAMS JobTrain offers a wide range of programs and services for young people from southern San Mateo County and the surrounding area. Our exemplary programs help young people focus on educational success, employment readiness, job skills, life skills, and practical goal setting. Each year, hundreds of young people between the ages of 14-21 benefit from youth programs at JobTra... more.

Job Seeker Services: Youth Program Services Programs Services are offered at no charge to youth from 14 to 21 years of age who are residents of San Mateo County. Staff are available at 650-301-8492 in Daly City; 650-301-8492 in San Carlos; 650-599-3872 in Redwood City; or 650-462-6300 in Menlo Park. The following briefly describes the major program available and how to get more information on i... more.

Isaiah ViI first came to JobTrain I really had no clear direction in my life. I had just finished high school, but did not know what my next step would be. I heard about OICWs' free training from a relative who got a great job through JobTrain After about four months of training, they sent me out on an interview for a temporary (one week) job with the County of San Mateo Human Services Agency.... more.

Jacob Houston I heard about JobTrain through a close friend who is going here too. Even though I am only 22 I felt it was too late for me to get the education I needed to make a good career for me and my family. I decided to check it out anyway. From the first day I have been treated with utmost respect. I have never received such love and compassion, not even from my parents. When I wa... more.