Ex-con credits Michigan Prisoner Re-entry Initiative for rebuilding his life
For years, Brian Young had a steady job selling windows, siding and other home-improvement items. He made good money, taking home about $60,000 per year. He got involved with his community, coaching soccer at Gobles and Portage Northern high schools. But he wanted more…
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Former homeless veteran takes message to Capitol Hill
A former Kennewick resident was on Capital Hill on Thursday to testify about ways to fight homelessn
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Fair draws 5,000 job seekers
Cliff Popa, a carpenter from Makaha, was one of the recent graduates looking for a break at the Workforce 2010 Job Fair. Popa, who graduated last Thursday from a nine-month Hoomau Ke Ola drug rehabilitation program, is looking for a fresh start in Hawaii’s recovering economy.
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