Radio Arte » jobs http://radioarte.org Una estación de radio publica, jóven, y latina Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:04:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 YOUTH EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT http://radioarte.org/2010/02/09/youth-education-and-employment/ http://radioarte.org/2010/02/09/youth-education-and-employment/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:30:27 +0000 First Voice http://radioarte.org/?p=867 Today on First Voice we will be discussing the issues of youth education and jobs.

Tune in to 90.5fm WRTE from 6-7pm to learn what you can do to improve your chances of landing that “dream job”. From your appearance to resume writing, we’ll have the tips and tricks to help you during your job search. It doesn’t guarantee that you’ll get the job, but it will help you take steps in the right direction. We will also have the voices of many young people letting us know why having a job and an education is so important to them.

Believe it or not, there’s a strong correlation between education and incarceration (aka prison). A study by  Northeastern University in Boston found that male high school dropouts were more likely to end up in jail.

In 2007, a study by Teachers College, Princeton, amd City University of New York, estimated that society could save over $200,000 in prison and other costs for “every potential dropout that could be helped to complete high school.” This same study also indicates a strong link between education, or lack of, and rates of employment.

The report analyzes unemployment rates for 2008 and finds that 54 percent of dropouts between the ages of 16 and 24 were unemployed, compared to only 13 percent unemployment for people with a college degree.

A formal education can help keep young people out of trouble, and improve their earning power in the long term (more info. about this will be discussed during the show).

Carolina Garcia
Host/ Producer, First Voice

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First Voice also extends our condolences to the people of Haiti. The earthquake, which struck January 12th, left behind an incredible amount of death and destruction, and the tiny island nation needs our help. Tune in to First Voice on Tuesdays from 6-7p CST to find out what you can do.

The situation is desperate as rescue workers continue the search, while thousands of bodies remain unburried creating an enormous threat of disease. The international community has shown great support, but there is still much to be done. Many Haitians continue to be without food, water, and other essentials.

Carolina Garcia
Host/Producer, First Voice

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