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  By: A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson's Service Learning class. About OSC: Omaha Skills Connections goal is to achieve a brighter future for residents of North Omaha. Their approach to achieving a brighter future for residents of the North Omaha Community. OSC has five things that they hone in on, to achieve this goal. To eliminate barriers for participants by providing career readiness opportunities. To employ a disciplined, dynamic, dedicated and well-trained team of workforce professionals.  Secure long-term financial success and integrity for participants through financial literacy coaching.  To create a...

By: A UNO Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. So, getting a job these days can seem pretty easy, you can just turn right around the corner, and you'll find a minimum wage job for pretty decent hours. But the problem is the minimum wage right now is around $13 to $15. What I'm going to do is give you 7 tips on how to get a job that pays you $16 or more on day one when you meet the employer.   Tip #1: Research Before you even consider working with somebody...

By: A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson's Service Learning class. What is a Labor Union? A labor union or trade union is a group of employees within a trade who band together to obtain higher standards for their fellow workers. Members of the unions unite to make decisions affecting their working conditions. Unions strive to bring economic justice to their trade. Labor unions are created to protect and advance the rights of the workers within their profession.   The First Union in Omaha In the year 1900, Omaha’s bakers were working in...

By: A UNO Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class.    According to a Forbes article, 56% of all hiring managers are more impressed by a candidate’s e-portfolio than any other personal branding tool. However, the real shocker is that only 7% of job seekers have an online portfolio.   Creating a personal website to represent your portfolio and previous work is a great opportunity to build your brand and get noticed by recruiters. A website allows recruiters to see the personal touch and experience that you can bring to the workplace.   When...

By: A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson's Service Learning class. When applying for a job, most companies would like you to send in a resume and cover letter. Creating a resume can seem daunting and overwhelming. After all, recruiters only spend maybe 10 seconds glancing at your resume before deciding if they want to throw it in the trash or keep it. Creating a resume that is professional and has these specific elements can help you stand out from the rest of your peers. Here are 5 tips on how to create a...