Budding Interests | ā€˜Trimā€™ looks at legalization through the eyes of women

ByĀ ISABELLA VANDERHEIDENĀ |Ā ivanderheiden@times-standard.comĀ | Times-Standard Photo Caption: A new documentary, ā€œTrim: Women in Cannabisā€ takes a look at the shift to legalization in California from 2007 through...

The Great Resignation is the Opportunity of a Lifetime To Get Your Best Job Ever- Here is How!

The "great resignation" is alive and well. Since August of 2021, over 4 million people have quit their jobsā€¦each month! Pre-Covid, this would indicate a booming economy. But just like the pandemic, nothing is normal, and the job market is certainly no exception. The good news is that this employment anomaly may be the a once in a lifetime event that can excel your career path!

Project: Orlando Works – Orange County Public Schools ESE Transition Teacher Akeem Bethea On Ensuring That His Students Are Prepared For Employment

Akeem Bethea dedicates himself into ensuring that his students have equal opportunity in the employment world. As an Orange County Public Schools ESE Transition Teacher, heā€™s focused on instilling the youth in his class with basic skills that will prepare them for the real world and allow them to start their employment journey on an even playing field. Bethea shares more with us on how he got involved in the education industry and what he loves most about what he does now.

ā€˜Weā€™ve got to evolveā€™: Humboldt County cannabis industry looks to tourism

Struggling legacy farmers need tax breaks, promotion to move into future, local leaders say By Ā ISABELLA VANDERHEIDENĀ |Ā ivanderheiden@times-standard.comĀ | For the last year, Humboldt Countyā€™sĀ cannabis farmers have...

Resignations and Retirements in the Insurance Industry

News Flash: There gap between the number of jobs open and the number of people looking for jobs is at a 20 year high. On top of that, those currently working are quitting their jobs at a record pace (4.5 million people quit in September-BLS). Of all the people hired in 2021, 75% of hires have been men. Help wanted signs are rampant. Needless to say, if youā€™re an insurance employer looking to hire, itā€™s like trying to solve a rubrics cube. Here's how to solve it!

The Evolution : 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Now About Work Life

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Project: OrlandoWorks Amanda Miro On Her Passion For Teaching At Florida Virtual School And Her Dedication To Her Students

In this installment of Orlando Works, we spoke with Amanda Miro, lead instructor for the pre-calculus/calculus department at Florida Virtual School. She shares how teaching can foster a positive community for her students and gives us a look into the impact FLVS had on education during the pandemic.

Project: OrlandoWorks – Co-Founder of Orlando Jobs & Great Insurance Jobs, Scott Kotroba Gives Us A Peak Into His Life As An Entrepreneur And How Orlando Jobs Grew To Be Central Floridaā€™s #1 Job Board Site

ā€œThe definition of success for me is to be able to do things day in and day out that you want to do and that ultimately provides the lifestyle that you want to live, and every single person has the ability to decide and have input on their direction or destination.ā€

Project: OrlandoWorks – Megan Dekker-Rouse On Her Exhilarating Job As A Bartender And The Amazing People She Encounters At Ole Red

In this installment of the Project: OrlandoWorks photo series, we spoke with Megan Dekker-Rouse, bartender at Ole Red. Read more to learn about her love for Ole Red and her advice to job seekers looking to get into the industry.

Project OrlandoWorks – Julia Porretto Shares Her Experience In The Hospitality Industry And Details Her Career At Ole Red

In this installment of the Project: OrlandoWorks photo series, we spoke with Julia Porretto, Retail Supervisor at Ole Red. Read more to learn about her passion for the hospitality industry and Ole Red's company culture.

Project: OrlandoWorks – Gus Ramsey Gives Us A Candid View Into His Experience In The Sportscasting Industry And His Career at Full Sail University

In our second installment of the OrlandoWorks photo series, we sit down with Gus Ramsey, Program Director for the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting at Full Sail University. Read more to learn about his love for his profession, as well as advice he has for job seekers looking to break into the world of teaching.

Project: OrlandoWorks – Brandon Egerton On His Influence On His Career At Full Sail University And Encouraging The Next Generation Of Gifted Musicians

In our first installment of the OrlandoWorks photo series, we sit down with Brandon Egerton, Program Director of the Recording Arts Degree Program at Full Sail University. Read more to learn about his passion for music and teaching and tips for those who want to pursue a career in music education.