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Q&A – I am short on skills and hungry. Returning to school? How?

Q: You recently published a list http://ow.ly/6HDZy with relatively healthy growth in online job postings.

My question is: does this even matter if you don’t have the skills for these jobs???

Most people would probably have to return to school for training for these jobs, starving in the meantime.

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A: Yes, it matters.

You can’t get somewhere unless you have a direction.

In many places there is money for retraining and for education. Depending upon your situation there are also resources to help you cope with day-to-day basic expenses, too.

One of the most important things people can do is to be honest with themselves and with someone that (should) care. Each state has offices that are part of the Department of Labor’s One Stop Shops.

>> I meet and interact with One Stop Shoppers in the Maryland and Virginia area all the the time. I will tell you that there are some real missionaries out there that want to help you. I believe that this is probably true of other states as well.

Some folks think of these as the ‘Unemployment’ Office. Reality is that they are actually there to help. They offer testing, advice, counselling, education and often have master lists of jobs in the local area that are appropriate for the less well trained — these jobs are seldom advertised.

Learn more at http://www.careeronestop.org/

Here’s are some examples of occupations with relatively good online job ad growth per a recent Monster survey http://ow.ly/6HDZy. Except for the engineers most of these jobs take minimal training and certification:

– Industrial engineers, over the past 120 days online job postings are up 28% from the prior year.

– First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers and repairers, up 25%

– Automotive specialty technicians, up 24%

– Mechanical engineers, up 21%

– Sales agents, financial services, up 20%

– Retail salespeople, up 19%

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Real~Time Labor Market Data To Help Colleges Align Curriculum to Needs of Regional Economies

Jobs for the Future Launches Credentials that Work Initiative

BOSTON, MA /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ ~~ Using new technologies that make it possible~~for the first time~~to collect up-to-date labor market information, Jobs for the Future (JFF) has launched a new initiative that will create the potential to transform how postsecondary institutions and systems align occupational training programs with the economy’s needs. The initiative ~~ Credentials that Work~~ is funded by the Joyce Foundation and Lumina Foundation.

The availability of real-time labor market information is a recent development, and its use in the context of occupational training programs is just emerging. Credentials that Work is surveying and assessing the most promising applications of real-time technologies~~existing and planned~~in order to:

~~ Determine what uses may better align postsecondary education offerings with the needs of employers;

~~ Identify how these applications can augment the value of traditional sources of labor market information;

~~ Identify how state policy can encourage the wider use of these technologies.

The new intelligence technology being used by colleges, developed by Burning Glass Technologies, can aggregate and analyze online job ads and provide a more comprehensive, “real-time” source of information about the hiring and skill needs of local employers. These technologies make it possible to draw data from a larger and more recent pool than most traditional sources of labor market information. They can improve the understanding of hiring trends, employer demand, and skill requirements by drawing on current information and consistent signals from the labor market.

“If colleges expect to attract more students and graduate them prepared for sustainable careers, they must better align program offerings and course curricula to the needs of their local labor markets,” said John Dorrer, Program Director at JFF. “Decisions on which programs to offer and what to teach in class should correspond to employers’ immediate and ongoing demand for workers in a particular occupation or with a specific set of skills.”

The colleges in the Credentials that Work network began using the new technology this month. They are:

~~ LaGuardia Community College (New York City)

~~ Harper College (Palatine, IL)

~~ Texas State Technical College (Four locations in Waco, Marshall, West Texas, and Harlingen)

~~ Gateway Community and Technical College (Covington, KY)

~~ Owensboro Community and Technical College (Owensboro, KY)

~~ Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (Harlan, KY)

~~ Kentucky Community and Technical College System Office (Versailles, KY)

~~ Cabrillo College (Aptos, CA)

~~ Cerritos College (Norwalk, CA)

~~ Southern Maine Community College (Portland, ME)

A thorough examination of the emerging role of real-time labor market data is presented in a new publication just released by JFF called, Aligning Community Colleges to their Local Labor Markets. Also, a Users Guide to Real Time LMI is planned that will:

~~ Review how early implementers are using real-time labor market data and systems;

~~ Provide a systematic review of real time LMI vendors and products most active in the market place;

~~ Review of real time LMI and its emerging role in complementing traditional federal economic and labor statistical systems.

ABOUT JFFJFF identifies, develops, and promotes education and workforce strategies that expand opportunity for youth and adults who are struggling to advance in America today. In more than 200 communities across 43 states, JFF improves the pathways leading from high school to college to family-sustaining careers.www.jff.orgwww.twitter.com/jfftweets

ABOUT CREDENTIALS THAT WORKCredentials that Work (CTW) incorporates innovations in real-time labor market data in guiding institutions to better align education and training investments with the needs of regional economies. Real-time data can help improve the understanding of hiring trends, employer demand, including certifications and skill requirements by drawing on current information and consistent signals from the labor market.

ABOUT JOYCE FOUNDATIONThe Joyce Foundation supports efforts to protect the Great Lakes, to reduce poverty and violence in the region, and to ensure its residents have access to good schools, decent jobs, a strong democracy, and a diverse and thriving culture. Joyce’s Employment Program is supporting innovations in the region’s education and training system so that more adult workers get the skills they need to compete in the changing labor market. For more information, visit www.joycefdn.org.

ABOUT LUMINA FOUNDATION Lumina Foundation, an Indianapolis-based private foundation, is committed to enrolling and graduating more students from college~~especially 21(st) century students: low-income students, students of color, first-generation students and adult learners. Lumina’s goal is to increase the percentage of Americans who hold high-quality degrees and credentials to 60 percent by 2025. Lumina pursues this goal in three ways: by identifying and supporting effective practice, through public policy advocacy, and by using our communications and convening power to build public will for change. For more information, log on to www.luminafoundation.org.

SOURCE Jobs for the Future

CONTACT: Jeff Landis, +1-617-728-4446 ext. 146, jlandis@jff.org

Web Site: http://www.jff.org

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Vanquish Worldwide Awarded US Central Command $983 Million Multiple Award IDIQ Contract

KNOXVILLE, TN /PRNewswire/ ~~ Vanquish Worldwide, LLC, an international company providing worldwide support services to the US Government and the commercial market sector, has been awarded a prime contract by the US Central Command for National Afghan Trucking (NAT). Vanquish Worldwide will be distributing reconstruction material, security equipment, fuel, miscellaneous dry cargo, and life support assets throughout Afghanistan.

This mission- critical contract directly supports US troops in the war zone by providing necessities to Forward Operating Bases to provide the US Military with the supplies they need to successfully execute their mission Afghanistan wide. Vanquish Worldwide provides all management and logistics support resources necessary to pick up material and equipment at origin and deliver material and equipment at destination. Vanquish, along with their local national transportation and security teaming partners, will travel to some of the most dangerous parts of the country. To help ensure their employees and cargo arrive safely, each mission will have an assigned convoy security team and will be tracked by the Vanquish Tactical Operations Center (TOC) professionals utilizing a multi-million dollar state of the art GPS tracking system.

Vanquish’s local partners are vetted and experienced in the secure movement of materials around Afghanistan. They currently conduct more than 1200 truck movements per month to all parts of the country. Their Afghan partners have experienced, well trained, and well equipped convoy teams with knowledge of the terrain and roads for which they travel on a daily basis.

Vanquish is a certified service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) with significant experience working in combat theaters and developing nations as well as other austere environments. Their services include construction, life support, manpower, security, vehicle maintenance, and transportation. Vanquish is headquartered just outside of Maryville, TN with offices in Afghanistan, Uganda, and Iraq. www.govanquish.com

SOURCE Vanquish Worldwide, LLC

CONTACT: Tiffany Midyett, +1-855-468-2678, tmidyett@govanquish.com

Web Site: http://www.govanquish.com

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Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption Names America’s 100 Best Adoption~Friendly Workplaces

DUBLIN, OH /PRNewswire/ ~~ Today, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption announced the fifth annual 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list recognizing organizations nationwide for their adoption benefits. The Wendy’s Company is No. 1 on this year’s list, with a combination of up to $24,300 in adoption assistance and up to six weeks of paid adoption leave.

“This is one of the highest honors our company can receive,” said David Karam, president, North America, of The Wendy’s Company. “Dave Thomas was passionate for the cause of adoption, and he personally contacted hundreds of companies asking them to extend adoption benefits to employees. We’re extremely proud to follow his lead and help our employees realize the joys of adoption.”

Wendy’s employee Brenda Overturf has used the adoption benefit twice. Overturf and her husband adopted two children from U.S. foster care eight years ago, when the siblings were 9 and 10 years old. This year, they fell in love with three more siblings waiting in foster care, and will finalize their adoptions in a few months.

“Our children always wanted more brothers and sisters, and my husband and I were moved to help older children who might age out of foster care and be left on their own,” Overturf said. “Adopting from foster care is affordable, so we did not use Wendy’s financial benefit, but the six weeks of paid leave was invaluable. We needed the time to get to know our kids as individuals, and to prepare them for school.”

Rankings for the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces List are determined by an analysis of a company’s adoption benefits available to employees who adopt, such as financial reimbursement and paid leave. The Foundation compiled the results from its annual survey of U.S. employers and partnered with Employee Benefit News, a SourceMedia publication that is the leading source of information for benefits decision makers, to announce the winners.

The caliber of benefits offered by employers has changed dramatically since the Foundation began announcing the list five years ago. In 2007, an employer offering up to $10,000 and two weeks of paid leave for adoption was ranked in the nation’s top 10. Today, that employer would be tied for 34th place. Five years ago, an employer offering up to $5,000 and six weeks of paid leave for adoption made the top half of the list at number 49. Today, that employer would just make the cut-off for the top 100.

The average financial reimbursement for all Foundation survey participants is $5,000 and the average paid leave offering is six weeks. Nearly half of the participants also offer unpaid leave beyond that required by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), ranging from one week to one year.

There are more than 107,000 children in U.S. foster care waiting to be adopted. Every year, nearly 28,000 children in foster care turn 18 and leave the system without families to call their own. The release of the fifth annual Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces List helps the Foundation increase foster care adoption awareness while celebrating those businesses that support adoptive families.

“Whether the child is a 12-year-old victim of child abuse and neglect who has spent years in U.S. foster care, a toddler who has been living in a foreign orphanage, or a newborn from a domestic adoption, it is critical for every child to have the opportunity to adjust and thrive in his or her adoptive home,” said Rita Soronen, president and CEO of the Foundation. “This is why employer support of adoption and family-friendly work environments are so crucial.”

In addition to ranking the top 100, the Foundation also recognized the top 10 companies by size and the leaders of each industry. To view all of the honorees, visit davethomasfoundation.org or adoptionfriendlyworkplace.org.

(Editor’s note: The Foundation is not an affiliate of The Wendy’s Company.)

About the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is America’s only nonprofit public charity dedicated exclusively to finding permanent homes for the 107,000 children waiting in foster care to be adopted. Created by Wendy’s® founder, Dave Thomas, who was adopted, the Foundation implements results-driven national signature programs, foster care adoption awareness initiatives and research-based advocacy efforts. To learn more, visit www.davethomasfoundation.org or call 1-800-ASK-DTFA.

SOURCE Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

CONTACT: Staci Perkins, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, +1-614-764-8406, staci_perkins@davethomasfoundation.org or Dace de la Foret, Paul Werth Associates, +1-614-224-8114, delaforet@paulwerth.com

Web Site: http://www.davethomasfoundation.org

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SRI Sarnoff Awarded U.S. Army Contract to Streamline Force Protection System Delivery Orders

PRINCETON, NJ /PRNewswire/ ~~ SRI International Sarnoff is one of the winners of a multiple-award Force Protection Systems contract from the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) Natick Contracting Division. The Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract has the potential maximum overall ceiling of $997 million for the entire five year program.

The three-year base, two-year option IDIQ contract pre-qualifies SRI and the SRI-led team to compete on delivery orders supplying Force Protection Systems to armed forces and coalition partners’ integrated defense of military bases in the U.S. and around the globe. SRI will leverage its areas of expertise and those of the SRI-led team to provide a variety of security, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems as well as ancillary services such as training, installation, set-up and maintenance to support these systems.

“As a prime contractor to the U.S. Army, SRI Sarnoff and our strong team of partners will deliver on our collective expertise to safeguard American troops through battle-tested integrated force protection systems,” said Mark Clifton, vice president, Products and Services, SRI Sarnoff. “The team will build on our broad experience to address existing and emerging requirements such as persistent surveillance, intrusion and explosion detection, access control, entry denial, and autonomous unmanned systems.”

About SRI International

SRI International, a nonprofit research and development organization performs sponsored R&D for governments, businesses, and foundations. SRI brings its innovations to the marketplace through technology licensing, new products, and spin-off ventures. SRI, commemorating its 65th anniversary in 2011, is known for world-changing innovations in computing, health and pharmaceuticals, chemistry and materials, sensing, energy, education, national defense, and more. SRI Sarnoff is well known for its broadcasting, vision, and semiconductor innovations.

SOURCE SRI International

CONTACT: Dina Basin, +1-650-859-3845, dina.basin@sri.com; or Ellie Javadi, +1-650-859-4874, ellie.javadi@sri.com, both of SRI International

Web Site: http://www.sri.com

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Intelligence Analyst & Russian Linguist ~ Bellevue, Nebraska

HOT JOB HOT JOB HOT JOB

BAE Systems

Intelligence Analyst JN: 19058950

Ability to conduct authorized all-source (including open source) intelligence research and analysis; provide cyber intelligence support to exercises/war-gaming; collaborate and integrate intelligence and information; write products; provide oral presentations; perform the strategic Indications and Warning (I&W) functions; perform cyber strategic Joint Intelligence Preparations of the Operational Environment (JIPOE) supporting the Commander’s decision cycle; support operational plans (OPLAN) development and planning efforts; support the efforts of customer components; support DoD, USG and authorized mission partners; and use verbal and written methods to communicate clearly and effectively with senior government personnel ranging from intelligence analysts, planners and operators to senior decision-makers. Support the DoD Indications and Warning system by producing strategic cyber Warning Problems, WATCHCON Change Reports (WCR), Threat Warning Assessments and all I&W related products as requested by the government.

Required Education: 11+ Years with HS or 7+ Years with AA or 5+ Years with BS or 2+ Years with MS or 0+ Years with PhDRequired Experience:

Required Skills: Russian linguist; prefer 2+/2+ DLI scores or better.

Preferred Skills: EurAsia area of operations and linguistics capability is required

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support and services.

Information Solutions, based in Reston, Virginia, is among the 10 largest IT providers to the U.S. government, serving most of the federal defense and civilian marketplace. It provides network-centric command, control, computing, and intelligence (C3I) solutions; wideband networking radio systems; information systems for the U.S. intelligence community; geospatial information services; and information technology services. Leveraging its knowledge of signals and data derived from signals, Information Solutions has attained a market-leading position in advanced information technology research, intelligence analysis and production, and geospatial exploitation software.

People are the greatest asset in any Company …

BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential.

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer that understands the value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture.

Join us …

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ISR Systems Architect, Senior Job, Aberdeen, Maryland

HOT JOB HOT JOB HOT JOB

Booz Allen

ISR Systems Architect, Senior Job JN: 01101286

ISR Systems Architect, Senior-01101286

Description

Key Role: Provide leadership and direction to a growing team of ST&I operations and Army ISR Systems Engineering, Development, and Integration professionals in the Army market. Lead business development and deliver ISR Architectural services to Army ISR R&D and Army IEW&S Program Offices defining technical solutions to Army ISR operations related to Cloud, FMV, Data Fusion, and Advanced Analytics-oriented technologies and approaches. Translate high-level security and technical requirements into comprehensive IS solutions ensuring that systems are leading edge. Lead the development of technical solutions portfolio by advising the senior leadership of Army Intelligence R&D organizations and play a lead role in attracting, developing, and retaining talent. Develop and execute a market strategy, including analyzing current market and key focus areas, developing marketing briefings, and making calls on potential clients. Provide functional Systems Architectural and Cloud expertise and analytical support for the management of the proposal process, contract negotiations, operating budgets, the financial terms and conditions of contracts, and program review sessions. Develop new business or expand service offerings with clients, monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program problems, and obtain solutions. This position is located in Aberdeen, Maryland.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

-8+ years of experience with DoD ISR Systems Development

-Experience with managing and mentoring teams of information technology professionals

-Experience with network protocols and frameworks

-Experience with network security appliances and applications

-Experience in developing systems architectures for DoD ISR-oriented systems

-Experience with technology portfolio management and account management disciplines

-TS/SCI clearance

Additional Qualifications:

-8+ years of experience with successfully directing large teams of information security professionals in support of the US federal sector or DoD clients

-Experience with security compliance policy, programs, processes, and metrics

-Experience with ensuring technologies are effectively and securely deployed in a complex global environment

-Experience with establishing benchmark metrics to assess and manage security operational effectiveness and continuous improvement

-Knowledge of current topics and challenges in information assurance within the DoD, Army, and Air Force

-Knowledge of DoD ISR Architectures, Software Development, and Sensor Development

-Ability to show relationships with senior-level Military officers and government officials in the DoD

-MA or MS degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Integrating the full range of consulting capabilities, Booz Allen is the one firm that helps clients solve their toughest problems, working by their side to help them achieve their missions. Booz Allen is committed to delivering results that endure.

We are proud of our diverse environment, EOE, M/F/D/V.

Job: System Architecture Primary Location: United States-Maryland-Aberdeen

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Geospatial and IMINT Intel SME’s, Afghanistan

HOT JOB HOT JOB HOT JOB

Leonie, an international, woman-owned strategic communication company specializing in reaching target audiences in challenging locations with global media solutions including region-specific research and planning, worldwide media production and distribution, digital media and creative services, and cultural advisory services is currently hiring Geospatial and IMINT Intelligence SMEs.

Summary of Position:

The Geospatial Imagery (IMINT) Analyst. Responsible for supervising and analyzing aerial and ground permanent record imagery developed by photographic and electronic means. Duties as an IMINT Analyst may include: studying aerial photographs and recommending the use of imaging sensors for reconnaissance and surveillance missions; using electronic, mechanical and optical devices, as well as photogrammetry, in order to obtain information from imagery; obtaining intelligence by studying and analyzing imagery products; determining target coordinates for accurate location of imagery analysis findings; identifying enemy weapons and equipment defenses; analyzing installations and lines of communications, and studying land and sea areas that could become battlegrounds in time of war.

Geospatial Analyst: Provides geospatial analysis techniques against assigned targets. Exploits and manipulates geospatial data in appropriate formats in support of customer specific directed intelligence analysis and reporting. Acquires, stores, analyzes, maintains, and displays geospatial information in formats including complex graphics, textural reports and briefings. Extracts geospatial information, derivative information and multi-INT data from selected sources for analysis and visualization and applies geospatial analytical methods to solve problems and enhance knowledge for intelligence issues. Additional functions include producing various geospatial datasets and visualizations of geospatial information and intelligence to satisfy customer requirements; provide representational support for internal and external meetings as required. Works closely with All-Source and Imagery Analysts to compile geographic data from textual sources and create graphics in support of the warfighter. Creates geographic representations of areas of interest or specific locations related to a person of interest, compiling data from multiple intelligence sources. Creates geospatial products for internal analysis as well as customer delivery. GIS products produced include: shapefiles, geodatabases, kml and kmz files for use with both ArcGIS and Google Earth.

Specific Skills & Experience Required: • Bachelor’s degree related field • 15+ years experience • Military experience, ground force experience preferred • Deployed experience to Iraq or Afghanistan • A team player, flexible and multi-tasker • Able to work late on short notice to respond to needs of clients • Strong communication and writing skills, exercises good judgment • MS office proficient, ArcGIS, Remote View and Analyst Notebook preferred • 18 or 35 series MOS/AOC

Security Clearance: Clearance required

Location: Reston, VA and International Austere Location

Supervisor: Program Manager

Leonie Industries offers you the opportunity to join an innovative, well respected organization and collaborate with industry experts and exceptional individuals. We provide a competitive compensation and generous benefits package.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online via our website http://www.leoindus.com/careers. Please provide a resume and cover letter outlining your experience and salary expectations as you create your Leonie Industries profile.

Leonie Industries, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

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240 Hot Jobs in Afghanistan (September 2011)

You can view current Afghanistan listings and apply online via http://www.intelligencecareers.com/international

Current Hot Jobs in Afghanistan as of 2011.09.19:

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Bagram – C-RAM Contractor Manning Operations Specialist Lead/Mgr Project Management 2

Bagram – Mgr Material Distribution 2

Bagram – Mgr Vehicle Fleet Admin 1

Bagram – QA/QC Technician

Bagram – Site Lead – Jalabad

Bagram – C-IED Surge All-source Analyst Contingent Dexter

Bagram – HUMINT Analyst

Bagram – CIDNE Operator

Bagram – Shipping Clerk (SAMS-e qualified) (HRDC)

Bagram – COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ANALYST, PRINCIPAL

Bagram – CIDNE QA/QC Manager

Bagram – Receiving Clerk (SAMS-e qualified) (HRDC)

Bagram – SIGINT Analyst

Bagram – HUMINT Analyst

Bagram – Collection Manager

Bagram – AERIAL SIGINT SPECIALIST

Bagram – C-IED Surge All- Source Analyst – C

Bagram – Senior Foreign Disclosure Specialist

Bagram – Generator Tech with TS SCI Clearance in Afghanistan

Bagram – Intelligence Analyst

Bagram – FSR for Afghanistan, electronics and mechanical maintenance

Bagram – Embedded Mentor/Sr. Intelligence Analyst

Bagram – PROJECT MANAGER DEPUTY (BUSINESS OPS)

Bagram – C-IED Surge Collection Manager C

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Bagram – C-IED Surge SIGINT Analyst – C

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