You have a child; that means your uterus works. It does not mean your brain quit!

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LAMP is hiring

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MTA Jobs, 3 weeks free training to prepare to apply!

Come join an orientation to learn about the Bus Operator Bridge Program! Sept. 6 or 7 Los AngelesValleyCollege 5800 Fulton Avenue ValleyGlen,CA91401 *Please park in the parking lot B Be a part of a free 3 weeks training that will help prepare for interviews and job placement with Metro Transit! Previous bus driving […]

poverty vs politics, i’m just annoyed

and I HATE the news, avoid politicians, and try to explain how the government is trying to help the poor. Actually, in LA County, I have seen some government programs that work very well. (I know, I was shocked too) But, are we really trying to help each other or are we blaming each other […]

Jobs for Youth in the Summer

If you are 16-24 years old please contact your nearest available Youth Center for details! Agency Address Telephone ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 16700 NORWALK BLVD CERRITOS, CA 90703 562-926-5566 Asian American Drug Abuse Program Inc. (AADAP) 1088 S. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90019 323-295-0262 AYE – Antelope Valley 1420 West Avenue I Lancaster, […]

Poverty = Women’s Issue

Not all women are poor, but most of the world’s poor are women. Most of the poor in Los Angeles are women. When you think about Welfare, admit it, your brain says “Welfare Mom”, not Welfare Dad, or Welfare Family. When I am handed a stack of cases (and lately I could build cities with […]

The History of Social Security is Making Me Mad

#fb“a sieve with holes just big enough for the majority of Negroes to fall through.”-NAACP

How I Would Change Welfare

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Part time workers

Are NOT unemployed, so says the Government. Under-Employed folk don’t get counted or credit for any ongoing job search. So the next time you see statistics that claim we are climbing out of this hole – remember that the statistics leave a lot of people out.

One Account of an Individualized Job Search

Treat job seekers with dignity and help them to treat their job search as a job in itself. Everyone will be better off. http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/news/Gloucester-man-knows/article-3170305-detail/article.html