One Man’s Education
The following originally aired on KQED-FM. By: Carlyn Bynes Young. Black. Poor. From Oakland. If someone heard that description, they probably wouldn’t…
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Clocked In: Betting On 16 Weeks To A Job
By: Ross Andrews This story aired on Marketplace 9/6/12. US manufacturing boasts the highest combined wages and benefits of any economic sector,…
Odd Jobs At The DNC
On a mission to find the most lucrative jobs for young folks at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North…
Jobstacles: Teens Navigating The Job Scene [Episode 3]
Merrick Yra really wanted a job, so much so that he was willing to apply at Petco, even though he has major pet allergies. Sniffle sniffle. Scratch scratch. Let’s see if he gets the job…
Clocked In: How Teens Benefit From Retirement Tidal Wave
Northern California utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric could lose nearly have of their entire workforce in the next five years. They call the wave of grey haired retirees The Silver Tsunami, and since cutting the power isn’t an option, PG&E is relying on a program called PowerPathway to train a new generation of utility workers.
Clocked In: How Teens Benefit From Retirement Tidal Wave
This story aired on Marketplace 8/30/12. Northern California utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric could lose nearly have of their entire workforce…
Jobstacles: Teens Navigating The Job Scene [Episode 1]
In this episode, Ryan is going through a training that would land him a job but finds it hard to stay away from the ladies. Let’s see if he gets the job…
Jobstacles: Teens Navigating The Job Scene [Episode 2]
Youth Radio’s “Jobstacles” video series is a production of our New Options Desk, which tracks innovative career pathways for young…
Job Chronicles: Interviews Gone Wrong Episode 3
“Job Chronicles” tells stories of young adults looking for jobs, with a comedic spin.