BEYOND THE HEADLINES
July 10, 2011
Unemployment
Hosted by ABC7's Cheryl Jennings
Economists announced in June 2009 that the recession ended. Yet, so many of us are still struggling to find a job. In fact, California comes close to being the highest in unemployment across the country.
Our show today will look at why our jobless rates are so high. And, we'll introduce you to some organizations that are working hard to help you find a job.
Studio Guests
Jed Kolko, PhD
Economist, Public Policy Institute of California
http://www.ppic.org
Maria Stokes
Public Relations Director, United Way of the Bay Area
http://www.uwba.org
Matt Poland
MatchBridge Director, United Way of the Bay Area
http://www.uwba.org
Bob Withers
Career Advisor, ProMatch, NOVA
http://www.novaworks.org
Mary Ruddell
Client, ProMatch, NOVA
Manager, Liquid Robotics
Jim Connors
Department Chair, Administration of Justice & Fire Sciences
City College of San Francisco
http://www.ccsf.org
Aubrey Burris
Firefighter Paramedic, Berkeley Fire Department
Former Student, City College of San Francisco
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