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• Kingfa investing $60M, adding 150 jobs in Canton - Hometownlife.com

  02-02-2017 23:30 via hometownlife.com
  
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  Kingfa investing $60M, adding 150 jobs in Canton
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  One of the world's largest suppliers of engineering plastic resins is investing $60 million, creating 150 jobs. Loading… Post to Facebook. Kingfa investing $60M, adding 150 jobs in Canton One of the world's largest suppliers of engineering plastic ...
  Kingfa to invest $60 million, add 150 jobs near DetroitPlastics Newsall 3 news articles »
  
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• Who's Going to Save American Jobs? - Knowledge@Wharton

  02-02-2017 22:44 via knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu
  
  Who's Going to Save American Jobs?
  Knowledge@Wharton
  In a speech announcing his candidacy in June 2015, Donald Trump stated, “I will be the greatest jobs president that God ever created.” He repeated this promise in various ways throughout the campaign. Hyperbole aside, how much can any president, or the ...
  
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• Federal Program Helps American Workers Who Lost Jobs To Trade Policies - NPR

  02-02-2017 22:34 via npr.org
  
  Federal Program Helps American Workers Who Lost Jobs To Trade Policies
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  Much has been said about American workers who have lost their jobs to trade policies. But there's a little-known federal program designed to get them back in the workforce. Facebook; Twitter. Google+. Email ...
  
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• One immigrant entrepreneur creates 159 American jobs on average - Fast Company

  02-02-2017 22:30 via news.fastcompany.com
  
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  One immigrant entrepreneur creates 159 American jobs on average
  Fast Company
  FundersClub has released metrics from its portfolio of immigrant entrepreneurs to see just how important they are to the U.S. economy. The results for the 39 FundersClub first-generation immigrants originally born in foreign countries: • They started ...and more »
  
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• Valeo to grow in Auburn Hills, Troy, add 290 jobs - The Detroit News

  02-02-2017 22:10 via detroitnews.com
  
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  Valeo to grow in Auburn Hills, Troy, add 290 jobs
  The Detroit News
  Valeo North America Inc. plans to create 290 jobs as it builds a low-speed test track and new building in Auburn Hills, and also improve its Troy headquarters, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. said Wednesday. The nearly $5 million project has ...
  
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• Stocks close mostly flat as jobs report looms; telecoms drop 1% - CNBC

  02-02-2017 22:00 via cnbc.com
  
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  Stocks close mostly flat as jobs report looms; telecoms drop 1%
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  Stocks ended mostly flat on Thursday as investors looked ahead to Friday's jobs report, amid growing tensions between the United States and other global powers. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 5 points, with UnitedHealth Group contributing the ...and more »
  
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• FRIDAY IS JOBS DAY: Here's what you need to know - Business Insider

  02-02-2017 20:56 via businessinsider.com
  
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  FRIDAY IS JOBS DAY: Here's what you need to know
  Business Insider
  The survey reference period is the pay period including the 12th of the month. Therefore, technically, this jobs report looks at numbers in the final days of the Obama administration. At the same time, various sentiment indicators have ticked up in the ...and more »
  
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• What to watch in the January jobs report - MarketWatch

  02-02-2017 20:55 via marketwatch.com
  
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  What to watch in the January jobs report
  MarketWatch
  An employer works on pullover sleeves. The economy likely posted another solid gain in new jobs in January. WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — The U.S. probably pumped out almost 200,000 new jobs in January, reflecting a vastly improved labor market ...
  
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• Pay Attention to the Other Jobs Report - Wall Street Journal

  02-02-2017 20:53 via wsj.com
  
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  Pay Attention to the Other Jobs Report
  Wall Street Journal
  The labor market got a dose of good news earlier this week. It has a decent chance of translating into Friday's more closely watched jobs report. Private-sector hiring was much stronger than expected to start the year, according to Automatic Data ...and more »
  
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• Here's your breakdown of what to look for in Friday's monthly jobs report - CNBC

  02-02-2017 20:40 via cnbc.com
  
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  Here's your breakdown of what to look for in Friday's monthly jobs report
  CNBC
  Job seekers wait in line during the TechFair LA job fair in Los Angeles, California. Friday marks the first monthly jobs report of the Trump presidency, and there are a few reasons to think it'll be good. Total nonfarm employment is expected to ...
  Survey: U.S. businesses add 246000 jobs, most in 7 monthsChicago Tribune
  What to Expect from Friday's Jobs ReportTheStreet.com
  US businesses added 246K jobs in Januar
  
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• Schwarzenegger offers to swap jobs with Trump 'so people can finally sleep comfortable' - Los Angeles Times

  02-02-2017 20:12 via latimes.com
  
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  Schwarzenegger offers to swap jobs with Trump 'so people can finally sleep comfortable'
  Los Angeles Times
  Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger took his strongest swipe yet at President Donald Trump on Thursday after his fellow Republican said people should pray for Schwarzenegger because of the low ratings on “Celebrity Apprentice." After Trump ...and more »
  
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• Things to Watch in the January Jobs Report - Wall Street Journal (blog)

  02-02-2017 19:36 via blogs.wsj.com
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  Things to Watch in the January Jobs Report
  Wall Street Journal (blog)
  The U.S. government on Friday releases its first major snapshot of the labor market of 2017. The January jobs report will also be the first under President Donald Trump, who has criticized the official unemployment rate. Economists surveyed by The Wall ...
  January jobs numbers show President Donald Trump is inheriting a strong labor marketSalon
  The State of the US Labor Market: Pre-February 2017 Job
  
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• Japan Hopes To Stay In Trump's Good Graces With Gift Of 700000 New Jobs - Daily Caller

  02-02-2017 18:34 via dailycaller.com
  
  Japan Hopes To Stay In Trump's Good Graces With Gift Of 700000 New Jobs
  Daily Caller
  Flags wave in front of the General Motors Corp world headquarters in downtown in Detroit, May 28, 2009. General Motors Corp persuaded its major bondholders to accept a sweetened ownership plan on Thursday, a deal that could result in a smoother ride ...
  
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• These 10 jobs have the best growth potential in the next 7 years - USA TODAY

  02-02-2017 17:58 via usatoday.com
  
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  These 10 jobs have the best growth potential in the next 7 years
  USA TODAY
  Seeking a lucrative career? Learn to crunch data. Data scientist is one of the hardest job vacancy categories to fill, as recruiters struggle in general to find talent in information technology and health care, according to a new report from job search ...and more »
  
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• More Minnesota teachers leaving jobs, new state report shows - Minneapolis Star Tribune

  02-02-2017 17:42 via startribune.com
  
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  More Minnesota teachers leaving jobs, new state report shows
  Minneapolis Star Tribune
  Elizabeth Flores, Star Tribune Osseo High School math teacher Waleid Hassan taught a class on Thursday, February 2, 2017 in Osseo, Minn. Text size. comment. share. tweet. email. Print. more. Share on: Share on LinkedIn Share on Google+ Share on ...
  
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• Schwarzenegger to Trump: 'Why Don't We Switch Jobs?' - New York Times

  02-02-2017 17:34 via nytimes.com
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  Schwarzenegger to Trump: 'Why Don't We Switch Jobs?'
  New York Times
  Arnold Schwarzenegger, the new host of “New Celebrity Apprentice,” with Tyra Banks, at a publicity event for the program. Credit Danny Moloshok/Reuters. President Trump and Arnold Schwarzenegger were embroiled in a long-distance feud on Thursday ...
  Schwarzenegger responds to Trump prayer breakfast comments: 'Let's switch jobs'CNNMoney
  Arnold Schwarzenegger to President Trump: Let's Switch JobsNe
  
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• January Jobs Surge - Wall Street Journal

  02-02-2017 17:23 via wsj.com
  
  January Jobs Surge
  Wall Street Journal
  Hiring is picking up at U.S. small businesses, along with plans for future growth. That's according to the January jobs survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business. The NFIB report, due out at mid-day today, will show that ...
  
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• HomeNewsRural Jobs: Coal Vs. Renewable Energy - AgWeb

  02-02-2017 16:46 via agweb.com
  
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  HomeNewsRural Jobs: Coal Vs. Renewable Energy
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  Leaders of the solar and wind industries say the rural areas that missed out on economic growth under President Barack Obama are benefiting from the expansion of clean energy. © AgWeb. TAGS: Marketing, Overseas. December 18, 2014. By Bloomberg.
  US Clean Energy Jobs Surpass Fossil Fuel EmploymentNatural Resources Defense Councilall 25 news articles »
  
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• 4 Ways to Talk About Your Unemployment on LinkedIn

  02-02-2017 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  I get the question all the time in my LinkedIn workshops: "How do I let recruiters know I'm not currently working?" My answer has been somewhat noncommittal. I give people four options, none of which are entirely optimal: Leave your most recent employer as current for a short period of time.Create your own "company."Write that you're unemployed in your headline.
  
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• FundersClub Survey Shows How Immigrants Create Jobs Through Startups - Forbes

  02-02-2017 15:06 via forbes.com
  
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  FundersClub Survey Shows How Immigrants Create Jobs Through Startups
  Forbes
  If there is one tech haven that truly appreciates the value of seeking talent from around the globe it's Silicon Valley. This constant hive of American innovation has relied not only on American ingenuity to sprout the tech giants we manage our lives ...
  One immigrant entrepreneur creates 159 American jobs on averageFast Company
  Study: Immigrant startup founders create 159 new jobs on averageThe Next Weball 4 new
  
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• US Gallup Good Jobs Rate 44.8% in January - Gallup

  02-02-2017 14:33 via gallup.com
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  US Gallup Good Jobs Rate 44.8% in January
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  WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Gallup Good Jobs (GGJ) rate in the U.S. was 44.8% in January, up one-tenth of a point from 44.7% in December. While this is not a statistically significant increase, the current rate is the highest for any January since Gallup ...
  
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• Obama focused on healthcare over jobs at great cost. Will Trump do the same? - Los Angeles Times

  02-02-2017 13:00 via latimes.com
  
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  Obama focused on healthcare over jobs at great cost. Will Trump do the same?
  Los Angeles Times
  Early in his presidency, Barack Obama invested his political capital in a push to reform the health insurance system. Universal coverage was a long-held liberal priority. It was not, however, the priority of most Americans during the Great Recession ...and more »
  
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• 10 Hardest Jobs to Fill Right Now: CareerCast | Fortune.com - Fortune

  02-02-2017 12:01 via fortune.com
  
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  10 Hardest Jobs to Fill Right Now: CareerCast | Fortune.com
  Fortune
  Some of the highest-paying jobs are hard to fill because employers are finding there aren't enough qualified workers in the market.
  Americas 10 toughest jobs to fill in 2017 - CBS NewsCBS Newsall 4 news articles »
  
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• Factory Skills Gap Could Spell Trouble for Trump's Jobs Plan - Bloomberg

  02-02-2017 11:15 via bloomberg.com
  
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  Factory Skills Gap Could Spell Trouble for Trump's Jobs Plan
  Bloomberg
  Now that Donald Trump has added president to his resume, he's eyeing another title: job creator-in-chief. His goal is 25 million new positions, boosted by the factories he plans to bring back to U.S. shores. Yet he'll be working against a powerful ...and more »
  
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• America's 10 toughest jobs to fill in 2017 - CBS News

  02-02-2017 10:00 via cbsnews.com
  
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  America's 10 toughest jobs to fill in 2017
  CBS News
  In the 1967 film "The Graduate," new college grad Ben is given a piece of career advice: Head for the plastics industry. Today, Ben would be likely to be told to snub plastics and head toward two other sectors: health care and technology. Skilled labor ...
  The 10 Hardest Jobs to Fill Right NowFortune
  2017's toughest jobs to fillEmployee Benefit Newsall 4 news articles »
  
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• Why Nestlé USA is moving 1200 jobs, and its HQ, out of Glendale - The Pasadena Star-News

  02-02-2017 07:30 via pasadenastarnews.com
  
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  Why Nestlé USA is moving 1200 jobs, and its HQ, out of Glendale
  The Pasadena Star-News
  Nestlé USA's headquarters in Glendale is shown here. The company is moving 750 jobs to Virginia and additional jobs to Ohio and Missouri. All told, the city will be losing about 1,200 jobs. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG). By ...
  Nestle USA to move headquarters from Glendale to Virginia, affecting 1200 jobsLos Angeles Times
  Nestle to move HQ to Rossly
  
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• Remember this about upcoming jobs report — there's never growth in January - New York Post

  02-02-2017 05:18 via nypost.com
  
  Remember this about upcoming jobs report — there's never growth in January
  New York Post
  I know, I've covered my assessment both ways. But January is always a hokey month when it comes to the employment report issued by the Labor Department. Most times, it comes in worse than expected and sometimes even a lot worse. But a couple of times ...
  
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• Missing From India's Budget: Jobs - Bloomberg

  02-02-2017 05:10 via bloomberg.com
  
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  Missing From India's Budget: Jobs
  Bloomberg
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi swept to power in India in May 2014 ardently promising -- like so many chest-thumping leaders elsewhere in the world -- that he would create jobs. The angry and under-employed young people of heavily populated north India, ...and more »
  
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• Anchorage loses 2700 jobs in 2016, experts anticipate another decline in 2017 - KTUU.com

  02-02-2017 01:53 via ktuu.com
  
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  Anchorage loses 2700 jobs in 2016, experts anticipate another decline in 2017
  KTUU.com
  ANCHORAGE (KTUU) - Angel Teayoumeak, has been applying for jobs for the past couple of months. AK job center in midtown. "It's time consuming looking for work," Teayoumeak said. "I'm practically almost looking for work daily." Teayoumeak rides the bus ...and more »
  
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• Earnings deluge continues as markets await jobs report - CNBC

  02-02-2017 00:57 via cnbc.com
  
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  Earnings deluge continues as markets await jobs report
  CNBC
  Markets will be setting up for Friday's jobs report Thursday as investors await another batch of earnings reports, including Amazon.com. Traders are looking for a stronger than currently forecast showing for January employment, after ADP Wednesday ...
  
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