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Career Alternatives  

Career Alternatives

Original airdate: July 19, 2006

A Different Type of Apprentice - There are many different programs and organizations that help students find and understand jobs in the trades, or alternative career paths. NJ PLACE is one organization that helps those students get the most exposure to these jobs. Ironworkers also have an apprentice program that will help students understand the best way to get jobs in this trade, too.

If I Had A Hammer - The New Jersey Carpenter Contractor Trust (NJCCT) is a labor/management trust established by the Building Contractors Association of New Jersey, Drywall and Interior Systems Contractors Association, Associated General Contractors of New Jersey, and the New Jersey Regional Council of Carpenters of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. The trust was created to preserve, identify and expand employment opportunities for Union Carpenters and their employers

Career Advice - Learn a few tips on how to get what you need when leaving voice mail.

Career Minute - Fabric and Apparel Pattern Makers

Jay Rants & Raves - Jay talks with two past winners of NBC’s “The Apprentice”- Bill Rancic and Kelly Perdew. They give tips on how to handle rejection, how to succeed in business and, of course, “The Donald”.
   
Bill Rancic Kelly Perdew
Bill Rancic Kelly Perdew

Celebrity Career Advice - From Bill Rancic and Kelly Perdew from The Apprentice.

Works Headlines - Visit a job fair for future Barnes & Noble employees and see the newest advancements for apprentices in the construction industry.

Special In-Studio Guest - Maureen King, Director NJ PLACE, www.njplace.com

 
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