Meredith College Holds Commencement
Meredith College held its 2008 winter commencement on December 13, presenting diplomas to its newest graduates.
The College conferred the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Social Work degrees, and master's degrees
Displaced Medford plastics workers receive federal help
MEDFORD -- Phillips Plastics Corp. employees who were laid off from the company's precision decorating facility in Medford are receiving help finding new jobs and training in the midst of a difficult job market.
Gov. Jim Doyle announced in early
Tough times for new grads
Dolores Haynes is graduating from the University of Tennessee today, but she doesn't have a job to look forward to.
Instead, she's moving back home to live with her parents in Trenton, Ga., to continue her job search.
"I've applied to at least 20
Consortium recieves grant to assist workers
The Western Maryland Consortium, a regional work-force development agency, has been approved for a $250,000 grant to help pay for skill enhancement training for workers in Washington, Allegany and Garrett counties, executive director Peter Thomas said
Economic slowdown contributed to Volvo layoffs
Volvo Powertrain North Americas decision to lay off 142 workers at its Washington County plant next month is indicative of a global slowdown in heavy truck production caused by less construction, lower consumer spending and other factors, local
