People Making a Stand Against our Economy - Wall Street Journal

Apr 07, 2009 Posted by VickyL

After an hour or so of reading through the Wall Street Journal today, I came to a conclusion.  American citizens are finally beginning to make a stand against this economy.  People are beginning to stand up and go after better jobs, demand more money and do whatever it takes to provide for their family.  

Gone are the times we spent dreading waking up in the morning, fearing whether we would have a job the next day and hoping everything would blow over.  If our economic crisis is going to improve, we are going to have to change it!  Even the real estate industry seems to be rebounding, in fact one report had shown that more and more people are now obtaining their real estate license.

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wall street journal, real estate, economy (all tags)

A Student Perspective

Apr 03, 2009 Posted by Kim Wollner

    Graduating college seniors have been struggling since September to secure their futures.  Since the economic crisis these students have only been worried about one thing, getting a job after college.  
    The Serve America Act gives these worrying minds another answer: service.  The legislation creates more job opportunities in a not-so traditional sense.  AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and Teach for America will be able to accept more graduates into their programs from increased funding.  
    “Anyone can serve,” said Krystal Brun, a sophomore at the George Washington University.  “No matter what you go to school for, there is a place for you in the service sector.  And that is what makes this increase to service so important.”
    Brun is right.  Whether a student is graduating with a political science, biology, or anthropology degree there is a service opportunity to his/her name on it waiting to be taken.
    There is no better time for this legislation.  With jobs disappearing left and right, everyone, no matter what age, needs a back up plan for the future.  Service gives the comfort of having security, drive to do good, and the reward of helping the nation’s future.
    “I know I have a few years before I graduate, but service is looking to be a great option for me,” Brun explained.  “Whether that be teaching science for Teach for America or joining AmeriCorps, I am seriously considering helping my country without picking up a weapon.”
    The Serve America Act allows Brun to more options than ever before.  Who knows where the economy will be in two years, but service will always be there.

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Students, jobs, economy, Serve America Act, opportunity (all tags)

Real Estate Crisis, Corporate Bailouts, Auto Makers, What Next?

Jan 27, 2009 Posted by VickyL

During an economic hardship, we place our focus on the rich and powerful rather than looking at what is really important, the people.  There are thousands of licensed real estate agents without work, thousands of mechanics, accountants, secretaries and small business owners that need help, but we look towards corporate America with sad puppy dog eyes, does this make sense to you?

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economy, real estate, corporate, auto makers, bailouts (all tags)

Washington Post: Should National Service Be Part of Obama's Economic Plan?

Nov 26, 2008 Posted by Aaron Marquez

Yesterday, Washington Post writer, Ed O'Keefe wrote a blog posting that explored if national service should be included as part of Obama's economic plan.  

Absolutely! Americans are ready more than every for a call bold call to service.  O'Keefe's blog posting points out that there are 3 applicants for every AmeriCorps slots.  Also many programs have seen an increase in applicants in these dire economic times.

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Washington Post, Obama, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, Job Corps, Economy (all tags)

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