Career Development
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Norristown Police Department Integrates for Good
By Whitney Evelyn A meeting of minds was held at the Norristown branch of the Senior Adult Activities Center on February 15th, 2019. The Indian Creek Foundation, The Sleeping Mat Project and Integrate For Good, a newly founded not for profit organization, presented officers of the Norristown Police Department with a vital item to add to…
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Philabundance announces hiring of Ambler resident Sara Hertz as Chief Development Officer
Philabundance, the Delaware Valley’s largest hunger relief organization, is pleased to announce the hiring of Sara Hertz as the new Chief Development Officer (CDO), effective immediately. As Chief Development Officer, Hertz is responsible for developing strategies to secure and manage new and existing donors, providing oversight of the grants, direct mail, major gifts and corporate…
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Karen A. Stout Start-up Accelerator Fund competition extended
To give aspiring and new entrepreneurs additional time to apply for Montgomery County Community College’s Karen A. Stout Start-Up Accelerator Fund competition, the deadline is being extended to March 15. Selected entrepreneurs will be awarded between $1,000 and $25,000 to help launch or grow their business ventures. In its fourth year, the Accelerator Fund Competition…
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MONTCO.Today sponsoring Bisnow’s “Future of the Philadelphia Suburbs”
A venue for the “Future of the Philadelphia Suburbs” forum has been announced by Bisnow. The Bellevue Hotel, 200 S. Broad St., Philadelphia will be the site of the event, which will explore “How to make the ‘Burbs the ultimate live, work, play destination,” on Feb. 28, beginning at 7:30 a.m. [uam_ad id=”54865″] MONTCO.Today is…
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Youtube car show is born from Huntingdon family passion
Andy Vitek has high hopes for his Youtube car show Turn 1. The show has a growing following after two seasons with some episodes eclipsing 100,000 views. Vitek would love to see his show continue to grow as much as possible but says the show has already served its true purpose. “Turn 1 was created for…
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Thomas Jefferson hires director to lead new bioprocessing institute in Lower Gwynedd
The Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing, a new institute located in Lower Gwynedd and created to provide education and training in a rapidly growing field of biopharmaceutical processing, will be directed by Parvix Sharmlou. Shamlou, a professor of bioprocessing and director of the Amgen Center for Bioprocessing at Keck Graduate Institute in Claremont, Calif., will serve as…
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Verizon to cut more than 10,000 employees in 2019
For some Verizon Communications Inc. employees, 2019 will have a much different look than 2018. The New York-based telecommunications conglomerate says 10,400 U.S. employees have accepted a voluntary buyout. These staffers are mainly U.S.-based and exclude Verizon’s Oath media business, which houses AOL and Yahoo. Those accepting the buyout will get up to 60 weeks…
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Conshohocken-based security firm to hire seasonal, permanent employees
Seasonal hiring is not anything new for retail services. and many businesses add staff at this time of year to handle increased business during the busy holiday season. Among the businesses adding personnel is Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company with headquarters in Conshohocken and Santa Ana, Calif., writes Donna Rovins in the Times…
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ALDI to hold hiring events in Montgomery County
ALDI will host hiring events for Manager Trainee positions for its Philadelphia suburb stores on Thursday, Nov. 15. Known for offering market-leading wages and health insurance, ALDI is one of the fastest growing retailers in the U.S., creating new opportunities for people locally and nationwide. ALDI operates more than 1,800 stores in 35 states and is in…
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For here or to go: Senior citizens are replacing teens as fast-food workers
When you think of the typical employee at fast food restaurants, most likely thoughts of teenagers, angst, and even acne pop into your head. Mostly because teenagers were more likely to man the McDonald registers than anyone other demographic. Nowadays, Brad Hamilton, the teen played by Judge Reinhold in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, would probably…
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MONTCO Careers – Five Star Senior Living
Five Star Senior Living, a national healthcare and senior living provider that offers high-quality service and care with the warmth and hospitality of home, has several facilities in the region. Five Star focuses on developing its residents’ intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual health through its Lifestyle 360 program. Maintenance Director (Exton) This position performs…
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In advance of Veterans Day, career transition group focuses on those who’ve served
Veterans seeking work or who are in career transition are the focus of a special career event to provide insight, inspiration and networking on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley, Malvern, PA. “I Served My Country, Now What?” is hosted by Philadelphia Area Great…
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Before it opens in December Met Philadelphia will have to fill 200 job positions
Bob Dylan is scheduled to be the first artist to take the stage of the newly renovated Met Philadelphia in December. But before the rock icon does that, some housekeeping needs to be tended to. The Met Philadelphia on Oct. 26-27 will hold a job fair to fill 200 positions that include event staff, ticket…
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Viral Facebook hoax has users believing accounts were hacked
Don’t do it. Don’t send out blast posts telling your friends on Facebook that you’ve been hacked. You haven’t. Over the weekend, you might have seen a wave of panicked friends in your Facebook news feeds posting warnings: Their accounts were hacked, don’t accept friend requests from their accounts. Or maybe, even more alarming, you…
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More than 400 jobs available at Montgomery County Job Fair in Montgomeryville
Unemployment rates may be at the lowest level since the year 2000, but that doesn’t mean employees aren’t looking to advance in their careers. Jobseekers can compete for the next big career move at RecruitmentQueen’s first-ever career fair in Montgomery County on Oct. 17 at Montgomery Mall in North Wales. RecruitmentQueen President and CEO Jennifer Schultz…
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These types of handshakes could hurt your influence
By Stacey Hanke Have you ever wondered what your handshake says about you? Your handshake is like your business card. It conveys your confidence, credibility and influence without sharing a single word. Studies have shown this one simple gesture can enhance a social situation and make a positive impact on others. In our culture, a…
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North Italia to open in King of Prussia Mall, holding two job fairs
Once the Labor Day festivities have wrapped up, job seekers looking to secure a position at a dining establishment can look no further than the King of Prussia Mall. Billing itself at a “modern Italian neighborhood restaurant, North Italia, set to open its doors on Oct. 3, is staging a two job fairs, beginning Sept.…
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Study conducted by CFO Alliance of Blue Bell finds talent, technology top list of CFO concerns
The plates of chief financial officers are usually overcrowded with decisions and issues — and leading that list of CFO priorities are recruiting and keeping the top players — players who are able to change and evolve just as industries do. This, according to Blue Bell-based CFO Alliance, and a major concern for the modern…
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