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Thursday, March 19, 2009

 

Jobs to be Found in Kansas

Although all corners of the country are facing layoffs and rising unemployment numbers because of the economy, some Kansas employers have jobs to offer.

One such company is Firestone, located in East Harry. Although the economy has slowed down, business for Firestone has sped up, causing the company to expand and hire, according to an article by MSNBC.

"Our repair part of the business is thriving right now with people keeping cars longer," Brian Hoiland, managing partner of the store, said in the article.

The automotive and construction industries, two industries most-affected by the recession, will soon be looking to hire as the Recovery and Reinvestment Act will provide millions of dollars for new projects and green jobs.

"Energy auditors, home maintenance and repair, making your home energy efficient, those are all jobs that are going to be green jobs," Kimberly Cronister, with the Workforce Center, said in the article.

The healthcare industry, one often considered to be recession-proof, also is hiring. In particular, Wesley Medical Center has a slew of openings for registered nurses. The only downfall is that most healthcare jobs require schooling and some experience.

"The jobs in healthcare range from CNA positions all the way up to nurses," Cronister said in the article. "So, there could be positions for maybe some on-the-job training to get you into those positions all the way up to those who want to expand their education and do some retraining."

Workers also should look out for strong IT and service industry jobs. For instance, Firestone is hiring entry-level and skilled technicians, positions that offer good pay and job stability.

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