In this month's Pittsburgh Magazine, our own Patrick Ferraro, employer-relations coordinator for the Career Development Center, was quoted in the article "Second Acts." In today's world, with the fluctuating economy and unstable job security, people have been switching careers more than ever. While some people choose to make the switch…Read More
Category: Career & Outplacement Services
Aging Up, Not Out Program Gives Lifeline to Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
It happens overnight. Each year about 20,000 American children who live in foster care will no longer be eligible for financial assistance from the state, typically at the age of 18. In Allegheny County alone 125-150 individuals a year age out of the foster care system. On top of losing…Read More
Managing workplace stress in today’s economy
We constantly read and hear about unemployment in the news. If you haven't been affected personally, undoubtedly you know someone who has lost his or her job. At JF&CS, we saw a 55% increase in the number of individuals turning to our Career Development Center (CDC) for help this…Read More