Help Wanted Interactive

‘Help Wanted’ Testimonials

mike — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:08:02 +0000

Watch testimonials about the ‘Help Wanted’ project:

• Debra Brown-Johnson

• Jorge Montalvo

• Mindy Bockstein

• Melanie Grossman

Episode 26: Healthcare While Unemployed

mike — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:55:36 +0000

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What can you do if you lose your job and, with it, your health coverage? Dan Bazile discusses the options, from COBRA to catastrophic coverage to discounted prescription programs, with Martin Rosen, author of the ‘Healthcare Survival Guide.’ In addition, Peter Newell, author of ‘Hard Times and Health Insurance’ joins us to discuss public health insurance programs available in New York State.

About the ‘Help Wanted’ Project

mike — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:20:46 +0000

Hosts Liz Ayers and Dan Bazile

‘Help Wanted’ is a television series and multimedia project from PBS stations WMHT-Albany and WCNY-Syracuse focused on helping New Yorkers deal with the current economic crisis that is dramatically affecting individuals and families across the state.

The ‘Help Wanted’ television series, hosted by Dan Bazile and Liz Ayers, follows the journeys of 44 New Yorkers from all corners of the state, walks of life and educational levels as these individuals and their families struggle with obstacles such as unemployment, reduced family income, financial scams or the quest to develop new skills for a better job. To address these challenges, ‘Help Wanted’ focuses on four key areas: employment, job training, consumer protection and family finances.

The mission of ‘Help Wanted’ extends beyond its television broadcast to include grassroots outreach events with partnering state agencies and community service organizations. In addition, the HelpWantedInteractive website enables New Yorkers to navigate through an often cluttered online information environment to find precisely those resources that may be most helpful.

Whether on the air, online or on site, the ‘Help Wanted’ project provides practical information to help New Yorkers make sound economic decisions at a time when doing so has never been more important.

At its core, ‘Help Wanted’ is about how to get help and, in the process, restore hope.

Frederick

mike — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:36:10 +0000

After decades of working his way through the ranks, Frederick became the CEO of a major consulting group. Frederick travels all over the world to meet with his clients, helping businesses make the transition into a 21st century corporate culture. Frederick believes that the key to a healthy corporate culture is making sure that people feel included.

Frederick says: ‘People have a lot more to offer than organizations have historically asked of them.’ | • Watch Video

Episode 25: Corporate Culture and Labor Law

mike — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:29:17 +0000

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We introduce you to the CEO of a consulting group with a passion for helping companies move their corporate culture into the 21st century. In addition, we’re joined by the owner of an Upstate New York creative marketing agency who offers advice on pursuing one’s interests. We also take a look at some encouraging economic trends in New York. Lastly, we explore labor law with attorney Ron Dunn.

Episode 24: Landing 21st Century Jobs

mike — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:17:16 +0000

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Many New Yorkers are returning to school to retrain for recession-proof jobs. We’ll discuss what qualifies individuals for jobs in growth industries with Emily Reilly of Global Foundries, representatives from Schenectady County Community College who are training students for tomorrow’s jobs, and Susan Birkhead of Samaritan Hospital Nursing School, who explores the current demand for nurses.

Cory

mike — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:56:04 +0000

Cory is an economics major who is about to enter into his senior year in college. Over the summer, he is working at the New York State Department of Labor, and he knows that he is lucky to have a highly-coveted paid internship. Cory says: ‘I’m kind of looking for a little real-world experience in the economics field to give a little more substance to what I’m learning in college.’ | • Watch Video

Rosaura

mike — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:53:33 +0000

Rosaura is from Peru, and she works at a restaurant where, she says, many of her coworkers can barely understand her. Rosaura was an industrial engineer in Peru and came to the United States in 2001. Her English is now improving and she has taken a class to update her resume. She’d also like to go to school for more education.

Rosaura says: ‘I want to learn.’ | • Watch Video

Emily

mike — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:50:20 +0000

Emily was a corrections officer with meager pay and no medical benefits, so she left for a new job, but when that didn’t work out, she found herself scrambling for any kind of work at all just to get by. Recently, she found a good job with the U.S. Census Bureau, but it’s only a temporary position, so she is still somewhat nervous about the future.

Emily says: ‘You really can’t get anywhere with [just] a high school education anymore.’ | • Watch Video

Episode 23: Getting By Without Stable Employment

mike — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:41:38 +0000

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We introduce you to two Upstate New York residents who are looking for full-time work with decent pay and benefits, and we’ll take a look at what they’re doing to stay afloat while they search. We’ll also discuss an important and effective approach to mastering one’s next job interview. Also, we’ll look at college graduates who are hoping that internship experience will lead to employment.