The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a new guide on elder financial abuse this week.
Public Affairs
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Your chances of getting an interview are good when your skills and experience closely match those listed in the job description.
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The Memphis Zoo is now hosting online classrooms tailored to all age groups, providing an interactive environment for students and teachers to tour the zoo, travel to different animal habitats, or even learn about careers – all on Zoom.
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A great ally can change a life or can even save a life. All it takes is courage.
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This summer, corporate interns are participating virtually, while nearly 80 refining and midstream interns are in the field.
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While some say difficult race conversations are overdue, few will disagree that the protests happened so quickly we found ourselves adjusting and determining a stance on all issues – politics, police and black lives.
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The entire education system has been uprooted because of COVID-19, and for the millions of college seniors, myself included, the sudden transition has been grueling.
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Drafting an effective email use policy may be more complicated than a company might think. Here are some of the chief priorities:
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In my first newspaper reporting job, each morning I’d stop by the office of Greenville, Mississippi Police Chief Robert Skinner,…
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As a child, I thought the Confederate flag was cool. I didn’t know it meant anything. On my first day…
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Memphis turned 200 on May 22, and leaders have crafted the Memphis 3.0 plan to make sure the city keeps thriving. Naturally, we wanted to provide the lowdown in 100 words.
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If you have a son or daughter going through the college search process and looking for a major, then take a look at the 10 top tech jobs for 2019. These are going to be in more demand in the coming years due to our tech-heavy society, according to recruiters and career counselors.
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Several studies have indicated that the effects of a strong preschool education last well into adulthood. It’s no wonder that so many cities are looking to expand access to pre-kindergarten courses.
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A new educational institution has launched in Memphis. The Entrepreneur Training Institute (ETI) won’t award formal degrees, but it will give entrepreneurs the tools they need to succeed in today’s economic climate.
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The new year is a good time for employers to review and update employment practices. Proper policies and practices will reduce risks of costly employment claims. Here are some items to review:
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In the March 1980 Republican primaries, George Bush had already lost what he called his “Big Mo” to Ronald Reagan. He bounded off his campaign plane in conservative Augusta, Georgia, for another obligatory meeting with local reporters.
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Networking is important to successful business dealings. Whether it is making an impression on your CEO or reaching out to an acquaintance to explore mutual business opportunities, it matters who you know and who knows you.
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Name-calling, spreading false rumors, receiving unwanted images or threats: These behaviors and more are the types of bullying a majority of teens are subjected to online. Cyberbullying isn’t a new aspect to social media culture, and it’s hardly something that disappears, even among adults.
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Whether you’re pairing up with your high school bestie or you were lucky enough to click with someone during orientation, choosing a college roommate can be easy. But for the majority, it’s one of the most stressful things about heading off to university.
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CBS’ Steve Hartman goes On the Road with Kayla McKeon, Manager of Grassroots Advocacy for the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and the first registered lobbyist with Down syndrome. Kayla lobby’s U.S. Congress advocating for the passage of laws that would give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to earn fair and equal wages.
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The overwhelming majority of America’s teachers are white, according to recent Urban Institute data. Unsurprisingly, so are America’s education degree programs. But Memphis colleges seem to be bucking this trend.
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One thing not trending this June? “Dad bods.” June is National Men’s Health Month, and because it’s never too early to be proactive about your health, here are some ways you can take charge:
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Knowledge Quest, a nonprofit based in south Memphis, is turning a vacant apartment building into a center for urban immersion learning. The building, which sits next to the organization’s organic urban farm, will soon house college students who will come to study subjects like agriculture, education and business.
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Spring has arrived. Here are some activities happening in Memphis to help you celebrate Easter weekend:
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Shelby County Schools students looking to jump-start their future were recently part of a signing day for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology, which aims to create a pipeline from school to the job market through skills-based learning.
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As the executive director of Restore Corps, Rachel Haaga’s job is to eradicate modern-day slavery.
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The Memphis Christian Pastors Network (MCPN) recently hosted a special jubilee worship service to honor the 50th anniversary of the 1968 sanitation workers’ strike in Memphis.
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EducationLiving
T-STEM Academy at East High becomes Cummins’ first technical program in United States
Cummins Inc. has chosen Memphis’ East High as the site of its first-ever technical education program in the United States.
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Dec. 16 — commencement day — marked a memorable milestone for the Leadership Memphis Fast Track Class of 2017.
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It’s a brand new year, and Shelby County Schools students and teachers are setting goals. C19TV caught up with kids and teachers from all over the district to ask them about their resolutions for 2018.