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22 Sep 2011

Under 26 and Uninsured? Not If You Don't Want to Be

Posted 9/22/11 4:48 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Health, Jobs, News, politics

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New stats show that more and more young people have health insurance coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act. How many more young people? A million in the past year alone. Do they know something you don't?

21 Sep 2011

Clinton Global Initiative Focuses on Girls' Futures, Jobs and Planet Earth

Posted 9/21/11 7:31 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Events, Health, Jobs, Money, News, Resources, School, sexual health

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The struggle for quality education in America is tough enough; now imagine having no access to schooling, period. Around the world, there are children — women and girls in particular — who are denied the basic right to education, a tragedy that directly affects their future economic standing, their health and their quality of life.

15 Sep 2011

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Obama Wants Love, America Wants Jobs: Can We Make It Happen?

Posted 9/15/11 6:48 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Jobs, Money, politics

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Obama just got real with his plea to pass the American Jobs Act, telling a crowd in North Carolina, “If you love me, you’ve got to help me pass this bill!” That’s some vulnerability right there, POTUS. You have our attention.

9 Sep 2011

Intern At MTV Public Affairs + Other Places Hiring Change-Makers This Fall

Posted 9/9/11 6:29 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Jobs, Money, Resources, School

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Your No. 2 pencils are all sharpened and ready to work overtime, but there's still one glaring gap in your fall class schedule: the internship. Need to fill a few hours getting some job prep in? We've got a short list to get your wheels turning.

Obama Announces American Jobs Act: What Does It Mean For Us?

Posted 9/9/11 2:29 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Jobs, Money, News, politics, Tech

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Didja watch the President's speech last night about the economy? Didja hear him announce the American Jobs Act? Didja get what it would really mean for young people today? We've got the lowdown.

8 Sep 2011

Photo: President Obama Speaks On His Jobs Plan In Detroit (Getty Images)

Obama Talks Jobs In Televised Address Tonight: How You Can Take Action Now

Posted 9/8/11 5:44 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Jobs, Money, News, politics, Resources, TV

Photo: President Obama speaks on his jobs plan in Detroit. (Getty Images)

Louisiana Senator David Vitter will not be watching Obama tonight when he addresses Congress (and us) about our struggling economy. Vitter says he'll be focused on the Saint's game instead. Are our leaders really too disillusioned to tune in? We want to know if you plan to watch--and what you plan to do to help whip our job market into shape.

6 Sep 2011

Young And Not So Funemployed: How To Get The Job And Make The Most In The Meantime

Posted 9/6/11 11:49 am EST by Lauren Grillo in Jobs, Resources

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The unemployment crisis seems to be on everyone’s minds lately. Recent college grads have been hit hard trying to get their start in the job market--but is there a fix on the horizon?

5 Sep 2011

Work It Out: #LaborDay Music Video Playlist

Posted 9/5/11 2:15 pm EST by Sian-Pierre Regis in Celebs, Jobs, Music

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Been clocking in a lot of hours at work, school or a volunteering center lately? Well, today's your day to celebrate. We've put together a Labor Day playlist for ya, so kick off your shoes and relax your feet. You deserve it...

Jennifer Lopez and Stuff Magazine party following MTV's VMA's at Manray in New York City

Jay-Z, J.Lo + More Worked Hard For The Money Before They Were Stars

Posted 9/5/11 1:50 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Celebs, Events, Jobs, Shows

Photo: Jennifer Lopez and Jay-Z. (WireImage)

Teen Mom's Catelynn survived labor of the push! push! variety, so this going-into-the-workforce kind of labor should be a piece of cake. She and Tyler just nabbed gigs, proving that even though the job market is in the crapper, opportunities are out there! If you're pounding the pavement too, take heart. Before they were billboard ready (or Billboard worthy), even the rich and famous once hustled to earn their Labor Day downtime.

#LaborDay Inspiration: Young Innovators Find Success By Following Their Passion

Posted 9/5/11 12:40 pm EST by Katie Leavitt in Jobs, Money

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While you're sunning, grilling, or chilling this weekend, why not take a second to think about what Labor Day is all about. We're highlighting five of the most passionate, driven, young entrepreneurs and CEOs out there for inspiration to fuel your Labor Day weekend.

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Under 26 and Uninsured? Not If You Don't Want to Be

Clinton Global Initiative Focuses on Girls' Futures, Jobs and Planet Earth

Obama Wants Love, America Wants Jobs: Can We Make It Happen?

Intern At MTV Public Affairs + Other Places Hiring Change-Makers This Fall

Obama Announces American Jobs Act: What Does It Mean For Us?

Obama Talks Jobs In Televised Address Tonight: How You Can Take Action Now

Young And Not So Funemployed: How To Get The Job And Make The Most In The Meantime

Work It Out: #LaborDay Music Video Playlist

Jay-Z, J.Lo + More Worked Hard For The Money Before They Were Stars

#LaborDay Inspiration: Young Innovators Find Success By Following Their Passion

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