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Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in the Philly Area That Require a Bachelor’s
In the age of highly competitive careers, having a bachelor’s degree can make a world of difference. Here’s the top ten highest paying jobs in the Philly-Camden-Wilmington area that requires a Bachelor’s, according to Stacker.com: 10. Personal Financial Advisors Crunching numbers makes numbers! Financial advisors make about $134,970 within the Philly region. The…
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Penn Community Bank Supports MontcoWorks Apprenticeship Program at MCCC With $25K Donation
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has contributed $25,000 to Montgomery County Community College (MCCC). The generous donation funds its Workforce Development Division’s new MontcoWorks Apprenticeship Program (MAP). MAP is an earn-while-you-learn program that offers students the opportunity to gain in-demand workforce skills and college credits at no cost. Apprentice-students…
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Legal Matters: Surviving the Holidays as a Divorced Parent
By Elizabeth J. Billes The holiday season is officially here. How do you celebrate? Do you fight over the wishbone on Thanksgiving? Do you cook tasty potato latkes for Hanukkah or make cookies for Christmas? Are you worried that those holiday traditions will change because you and your co-parent are getting divorced? Divorce is a…
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3 Things That Make Your Resume Pop on Search Engines
There are plenty of things to avoid including in your resume. But there are also some phrases that can help you stand out. CNBC’s Gili Malinsky spoke to Harvard career advisor Gorick Ng. He says to treat your resume like Search Engine Optimization, with relevant key phrases to make it pop. Here are…
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MCCC Hosts First-Ever TEDxMontco Presentations
Students, faculty and administrators at Montgomery County Community College took part in the first-ever TEDxMontco program at the Blue Bell Campus. The program featured Computer Science student Alyssa Long, Medical Assisting Assistant Professor Shauna LaMagna, Math Assistant Professor Dr. Durrell Jones and Dean of Students Dr. Samuel Coleman. “This event is a wonderful opportunity to…
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Five Things to Do After Getting Laid-Off
Amid mass lay-offs at companies like Twitter or Meta, getting fired has become commonplace for professionals. It’s very easy to lose sight when you’re in panic mode. If you get laid off, take a breath and do these five things. Get into a Good Headspace Taking about 24 hours for self-care activities like yoga or…
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MONTCO Careers—Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Part-Time Administrative Support Secretary, Talent Management & Leadership Development position. The Part-Time Administrative Support Secretary, Talent Management & Leadership Development provides support to the college’s Talent Management, Leadership Development and Faculty Development efforts. This position is 25 hours a week; four days a week. The ideal candidate…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Student Services Assistant position. The Student Services Assistant will provide support to both new and returning students at the college. This includes in-personand back-office duties. Service touchpoints will include the use of the following methods: in person; phone; email; text; online; chat Starfish; Zoom, and other Self-Service…
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How to Write a Strong Resume Summary
In a sea of applicants, your resume can easily get lost in a crowd. Even if you’re applying to hundreds of jobs, if your resume does not prove you’re a strong candidate it can be overlooked. The summary is an essential part of a resume, but sometimes the most daunting. Writing about yourself can…
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Montgomery County Community College Presents Upcoming College & Career Series for Current and Prospective Students
Montgomery County Community College presents a College & Career Series Nov. 14–21 to provide prospective and current students with the opportunity to learn about the college’s different programs and career pathways. The online series is ideal for those who are not sure of what they want to do professionally. “The focus is on our different…
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Fort Washington-Based Toll Brothers Heading to Texas; No Word of a Corporate Eagles-to-Cowboys Alliance Swap
Fort Washington-based developer Toll Brothers is staking a business claim in the Dallas area. It’s purely a residential real estate venture, with presumably no sign of the local company swapping hometown football allegiances. Toll Brothers will be pairing with Chicago-based real-estate trust Equity Residential to invest up to $1.9 billion worth of projects in capacity,…
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5 Career Tips from Marketing Leaders
The marketing field is growing and so is the competition for jobs in the industry. SmartBrief talked to marketing leaders and recruiters for their top career advice. Here’s what they had to say: Diversify Your Experiences Trying different things within your field or company fosters growth and develops new skills. However, some experts warn people…
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Berwyn Man Vows to Keep His Family Safe, Dismantle Stereotypes That Accompany Being Black and Armed
C.T. Green, a Berwyn resident and member of the National African American Gun Association, aims to keep himself and his family safe while reversing the harmful stereotypes that accompany being Black and armed, writes J.F Pirro for Main Line Today. Founded in 2015 by President Phillip Smith, the NAAGA was created to promote the gun…
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Wolf Gives Final Approval to Suspend Vehicle Registrations of Toll Scofflaws
Gov. Tom Wolf has signed legislation to suspend vehicle registration of roughly 25,000 drivers who refuse to pay their overdue bills for Pennsylvania Turnpike travel, according to a staff report from FOX 43. Two months after the law takes effect, the Turnpike Commission will start notifying registrants that it is seeking to have their registrations…
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Hershey Has Broadened Its Flavor Profiles to Avoid Recent Market Meltdown
Hershey has long been a chocoholic go-to. But its latest strategy of mixing salty and sweet has helped the company reach new heights in a meltdown stock market, writes Ben Cohen for The Wall Street Journal. Hershey stock has doubled in the past five years, outperforming tech giants over three years, and beating over 450…
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MCCC’s Massage Therapy Program Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Montgomery County Community College’s Massage Therapy Program celebrates its fifth anniversary this year— something Manager Bill Mullen wasn’t always certain he’d get to see. “I can’t believe it,” he said. “It seems like just yesterday that we started the program. That I was right here in this office writing it and creating it. July 5,…
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How to Embrace Making Risky Career Moves
It’s normal to be hesitant about taking risky career moves, especially since (evolutionary speaking) human beings are naturally risk-averse. However, in order to be open to opportunities, Chris Smith wrote for Inside Higher Ed, people must embrace the unknown. Smith cited “loss aversion bias” as one of the reasons people are afraid to step outside…
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Lansdale Winery Pours Out Its Beneficence to Address Hunger Issue in Montgomery County
Pinnacle Ridge Winery in Lansdale is joining a statewide effort to fight hunger during November. The “Hops & Vines for Hunger” campaign involves craft breweries and wineries across Pennsylvania, writes Paul Vigna for PennLive.com. Donations will go toward hunger food banks and nutrition education. Carl Helrich, owner and winemaker at Pinnacle Ridge, said that…
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