By Leila Ugincius Earning an honorable mention in the Federal Reserve’s 2020 College Fed Challenge secured Michael K. Portillo’s decision to pursue a career in economic policy. “It was a fantastic experience,” Portillo said of the national competition in which undergraduate teams analyze economic conditions and recommend monetary policy. “I had the opportunity to work … Read more
When Ronald Caird and his wife, Patricia, started growing flowers in 1972, they didn’t realize they were planting the seeds for a company that would one day span three generations. Celebrating 50 years in business this year, Por La Mar Nursery has grown into more than just a thriving wholesale operation — it’s a rich … Read more
Chris Kennelly fell hard for video production as soon as he arrived at the University of Florida. Internships like working in Los Angeles for a small business that makes movie trailers and commercials only made him more determined to get into the field. But instead of working for a major firm after graduating from college, … Read more
The EU employs permanent staff (civil servants), contract staff and temporary staff, and offers traineeships (internships). It maintains databases of experts in relevant fields. permanent staff Permanent staff (civil servants) are classified either as administrators (AD) or as assistants (AST). Administrators are typically involved in drafting policies, monitoring the implementation of EU law, conducting analyzes … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio’s Train for Jobs SA program has struggled to meet its promised results, but there’s hope for a voter-approved program set to begin in the spring. The program that started in the middle of a pandemic designed to help those impacted by job loss received a lot of … Read more
During the first quarter of 2021, Denver’s crane count increased by 22% from last October, according to the latest Crane Index Report by construction-industry consulting firm Rider Levett Bucknall. The city’s housing market is thriving, the report says, while infrastructure work, including the Interstate-70 expansion, provides incentives for more development in Denver. Associated General Contractors … Read more
Upper Peninsula business and community leaders gather May 12 at Marquette for the UP CEO Summit. They discussed the region’s challenges, opportunities and strengths. MARQUETTE — More than 100 business and community leaders from across the Upper Peninsula gathered in May at the Upper Peninsula CEO Summit in Marquette. The inaugural event, hosted by InvestUP, … Read more
Rolling Stone: Senior Social Media Manager Rolling Stone is looking for a Senior Social Media Manager to run our audience development team. The manager will be responsible for sharpening Rolling Stone’s voice across all platforms; crafting strategies for the rollout of major stories and coverage of big events; managing a team of four; and growing … Read more
WAYNE — Wayne State College hosted commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students on May 7 in the college’s historic Willow Bowl amphitheater. Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele received the Alumni Achievement Award from the Wayne State Foundation during the undergraduate commencement ceremony. He graduated from Wayne State with a bachelor’s degree in pre-law studies … Read more
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of stories about Bellisario College students completing summer internships. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — He’s a creator and a connector, consistently strving to make a positive impact, and as he prepares for his career Joe Yonke keeps making the most of every opportunity. This summer that includes … Read more