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"Many excellent teachers end up leaving the profession earlier because the first teaching job they find is in a school or a grade not suited to them. That is why it is important for prospective and new teachers to spend as much time as possible in different school settings as volunteers."
Jill Schlesinger offers some advice from her own dad in honor of the upcoming Father's Day holiday.
As Jill Schlesinger reports, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the U.S. economy bottomed out in June 2009.
Malik Boyd, Founder of Premiere Brand Marketing, grew up in Philadelphia and found himself sleeping at Penn Station. After finally finding temporary gigs in New York, he was able to build a resume geared towards a marketing career.
"Continue to develop your clinical skills and look for opportunities to gain competence in the care of patients with complex medical condition," says Jill Peacock DNP, RN.
Pick passionate people. The people whom I hire are people that I know. I hire friends and friends of friends.
Jill Schlesinger reports although the labor market has been strengthening, there's still big competition to land entry-level jobs.
"Our partnership with Apple's Business Channel truly enables shared clients to transform their business processes through mobile technologies in simple, powerful ways," says Steve Metzman.
Jill Schlesinger has tips on finding the best gifts for grads.
Jill Schlesinger reports money is an obvious option, but presents that help grads post-college are more valuable.
The technology offers computer-based simulations in a workshop setting. The educators are confronted with real-world experiences that help them improve their ability to solve problems effectively in schools.
"I worked for attorneys throughout law school. As long as you are willing to work hard and put forth 100 percent effort, you will succeed in this business," says Michael Fienman.
"Your career path within psychology should be carefully chosen with the guidance and direction of mentors, so that you get the right level of education and/or licensure needed to do what is that you would like to do," says Andrew Assini.
Jill Schlesinger reports employers in the Philadelphia area use internships to develop a pool of potential employees for their organizations.
Jill Schlesinger reports in the aftermath of the recession, summer jobs have become more elusive.
"In my opinion, one of the number one traits needed to work successfully in our current health care environment is compassion," says RN Elisha Lowe.
Jill Schlesinger reports so often, we encounter a product, service or a business concept that we ourselves may have thought about years before.
Jill Schlesinger reports candidates should be cautious before grabbing that first job offer.
"I believe teachers must view themselves as learners in order to be effective teachers," says CEO Dr. Joanne Barnett.
The psychology field isn't always rewarded well financially, but if the person can focus on how rewarding it is to help others and make a difference that can create a type of happiness.
To obtain a degree as a federal agent I would suggest, criminal justice; pre-law; political science; Information Technology; law; languages to include Arabic; Chinese, Spanish.
"We believe that it's critical to have alignment in the fundamental core values of our company and prospective employees," says Rick Skidmore.
"There are many areas of specialties and training in the field of psychology to choose from to suit one's interest," says Dr. Arathi Rao.
"The most challenging aspect of my field as a criminal defense attorney is being everything from a businessman to a social worker, to a trial attorney to the families and the clients I represent in a case," says Douglas Dolfman
"The real payoff [in teaching] for me is the opportunity to create new experiences everyday that inspire and empower children to make a difference in their own lives," Says Kimmell Proctor.
Cold start to Wednesday morning in Philadelphia region, tracking another tropical system. Here's the full forecast.
Joel Embiid finished with 13 points in 26 minutes as the struggling Sixers fell to the Knicks, 109-99, at the Wells Fargo Center.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Pine Hill police said five officers and one firefighter were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation due to the fire.
An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.
Pine Hill police said five officers and one firefighter were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation due to the fire.
SEPTA officials are set to propose a "historically high fare increase" and "major service cuts" as the agency grapples with a $240 million budget deficit.
The SS United States' departure from South Philadelphia's Pier 82 has been delayed yet again. Here's why.
Cold start to Wednesday morning in Philadelphia region, tracking another tropical system. Here's the full forecast.
Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as Philadelphia City Council held its first public hearing.
Dozens of young women from Philadelphia were encouraged to pursue careers in STEM during an event at Penn Medicine.
The SS United States' departure from South Philadelphia's Pier 82 has been delayed yet again. Here's why.
Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as Philadelphia City Council held its first public hearing.
The Center City District is bringing back car-free Open Streets: West Walnut for two Sundays in December after a successful launch.
All lanes reopened after a crash blocked westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
Pine Hill police said five officers and one firefighter were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation due to the fire.
An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials will hold another briefing Wednesday to discuss the possible drought warning status.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
Philadelphia's dry streak finally came to an end, but there's not much rain in the forecast this week.
Saint Mark's High School in Wilmington hosted a special event Monday to honor veterans, military members and their families.
Here's a list of events honoring veterans and their patriotism, plus some freebies and discounts for them this holiday.
Restrictions on fire and grilling are in place across the Philadelphia region as a means to prevent wildfires.
This brave teen's Delaware medical team agreed with her reasoning that life with a prosthetic would be better than the limitations she faced with her leg.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a sweeping overhaul of the country's immigration policy, including deporting millions of people who came to the U.S. illegally, when he assumes office in 2025.
Dozens of young women from Philadelphia were encouraged to pursue careers in STEM during an event at Penn Medicine.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
This brave teen's Delaware medical team agreed with her reasoning that life with a prosthetic would be better than the limitations she faced with her leg.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Brailey Valenzuela became the fourth patient at CHOP to successfully undergo this type of fetal heart surgery.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Von Maur, one of the country's top retailers, held its grand opening Saturday at South Hills Village.
Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
All lanes reopened after a crash blocked westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
Numerous changes to the NJ Transit Morris and Essex Lines and Northeast Corridor could impact commuters' schedules.
Lower Merion Police said a woman was struck and killed at City Avenue/US 1 and Conshohocken State Road by a driver in a dark-colored Toyota Camry.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 workers will continue negotiations on a new contract after making progress at the bargaining table.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
Joel Embiid finished with 13 points in 26 minutes as the struggling Sixers fell to the Knicks, 109-99, at the Wells Fargo Center.
Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as Philadelphia City Council held its first public hearing.
Kellen Moore had experience with the sunlight at AT&T Stadium during his time with the Cowboys as a player and coordinator.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
Matvei Michkov had a goal and an assist, and then scored in the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The Philadelphia region can expect chilly fall temperatures most of the week. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Sixteen apartment units were destroyed and at least 26 people were displaced after a massive fire at an apartment building in Pine Hill, New Jersey, on Tuesday night.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly is in the NEXT Weather Sphere to show you the tropical disturbance that could become a hurricane, causing crews to delay moving the SS United States from Philadelphia to Florida.
New Jersey is now considering declaring a drought warning as dry conditions continue throughout the Garden State.
What do you think Philadelphia smells like? The Philadelphia Visitor Center thinks it's captured the scent of the city with a new line of six scented candles to represent different experiences across the city. There are smells of places like the Belmont Plateau, Art Museum steps and Sunday dinner in South Philly.