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Launches New and Improved Website Job Market Showing Gradual Improvement Kansas City Hotels Guide features hotels listed by KC neighborhoods, KCI Airport, spotlight on local attractions, Kansas City community and business news, and current entertainment schedule for residents and visitors. Many High School-Age Students Do Not Plan to Pursue Healthcare and Science Jobs KANSAS CITY, MO, (kansascityfrontpage.com), July 18, 2010 - Despite the projected need for healthcare practitioners at all levels in a challenging job market, nearly half of high school-age students (45 percent of 13 to 18 year-olds) are not considering pursuing a career in healthcare and science fields. Of the students who are not interested in pursuing a career in healthcare and the sciences, about one in five (22 percent) feel they "do not know enough about careers in healthcare and the sciences" to pursue them. This includes 19 percent of teenagers between the ages of 16 to 18, a critical juncture for making decisions that impact their career options. America's graying population, coupled with the yet-to-be-determined impact of healthcare reform, means countless healthcare and science jobs will need to be filled within the next decade. According to the Department of Labor, the healthcare industry is among the fastest growing in the country and will create 3.2 million new wage and salary jobs between 2008 and 2018. Wage and salary employment in the healthcare industry is projected to increase 22 percent through 2018, compared with 11 percent for all industries combined. The occupations projected to grow the fastest, include home health aides, medical assistants, and physical therapists. "While only three percent of the students surveyed felt there are few job opportunities in the sciences, a markedly higher percentage felt they did not know enough about these jobs," said Russell J. DiGate, PhD, provost at University of the Sciences. "To meet the projected growing demand, there appears to be a need to help teenagers understand the types of healthcare and science opportunities available to them, and then encourage them in their choices." The survey, conducted between May 20-25 among 604 high school-age students, also suggests that the disinterest in healthcare and science jobs is partly due to students feeling intimidated by the field. Specifically, among high school age students who express disinterest, -- Twenty-one percent feel they are not good at healthcare and science subjects in school -- Nineteen percent do not feel ready to study healthcare or science in college -- Twelve percent feel getting a healthcare degree would be too difficult. With its healthcare and science focus, University of the Sciences has historically seen 90 percent of its graduates get a job or pursue post-graduate education placements within three months of graduation. "Healthcare and science jobs are dynamic, meaningful, and rewarding," said Dr. DiGate. "And keeping high school students informed about the options available to them will help talented individuals pursue these professions; this ultimately serves society as a whole." This Healthcare and Science Jobs survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of the University of Sciences in Philadelphia between May 20 to 25 among 606 children aged 10 to 18, 604 of whom are aged 13 to 18. 10-17 year old results were weighted as needed for age, sex, race/ethnicity, parental education, urbanicity, and region. 18 year old results were weighted as needed for age, sex, race/ethnicity, education, region, and household income.    Five Myths and Realities Behind Temporary Work KANSAS CITY, MO, (kansascityfrontpage.com), July 18, 2010 - Temporary work remains a bright spot in the current job market, but many people may think that project assignments aren't available in their industry or at their experience level. To help job seekers separate fact from fiction, temporary financial staffing firm Accountemps identified five myths commonly associated with temporary work and the realities behind them. "Companies are increasingly turning to interim professionals at all levels to keep pace with rising workloads as they assess whether new staffing needs will be ongoing," said Andrew Denka, executive director of Accountemps. "As a result, temporary work is frequently a common path to full-time employment and an important option for job seekers to explore. "Following are five misconceptions about temporary work and the realities behind them: Myth #1: Temporary assignments are mainly clerical or lower skilled. Reality: The fastest growth in the temporary industry is in professional and technical occupations, as both businesses and professionals have realized the benefits of greater flexibility. Companies now hire interim professionals for positions ranging from entry-level accounting clerk to chief financial officer. Myth #2: Temporary work can't be included on a resume. Reality: Temporary assignments can -- and should -- be included on a resume. List the staffing firm as your employer and then describe the job duties you have performed for various companies. Myth #3: Temporary work will interfere with my search for a permanent position. Reality: It could actually enhance it. Many businesses view interim engagements as a way to evaluate people for full-time roles and often hire temporary workers they've had an opportunity to observe firsthand. Project work also allows professionals to enhance their skill set and earn an income while continuing their search for a full-time job. Myth #4: Temporary work doesn't pay well. Reality: Temporary and contract positions typically pay on par with salaried ones, and individuals with the most sought-after skills can often command a premium. Myth #5: Job seekers will have to pay to work with a staffing firm. Reality: Respectable staffing firms never charge candidates for their services. All fees are covered by the client companies. 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