Watch this funny video that mixes an informational interview with a high school’s mascot, the Lumber Jack. Watch how the Lumber Jack gives silent comedic relief while several students show case how Vocational Rehabilitation Services helped them with college and careers after high school. The real question is if The Jack is working hard or hardly working! The project, Innovative Partnerships for Advancing Youth Employment, was the concept of PACER. All of the teens involved in the internship project have disabilities, and they learned new job skills while creating several videos to teach others how to navigate their own transition into adulthood after high school. This innovative PACER project was funded by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. The project, which provided a paid internship opportunity for students with disabilities, was a creative collaboration of postsecondary programs, workforce development, PACER Center staff, and students from two high schools. The intended video audience is for students, family, professionals, and teachers.
paul.house.gov http More info on the hearing here, including official statements from the witnesses: is.gd This is the first hearing held by Dr. Ron Paul as Chairman of the Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology subcommittee, which, among its other duties, oversees the Federal Reserve.
When considering a career with any company, your best source of advice is from real people who work there, who have succeeded there, and who can provide you with honest, first-hand opinion and insight into the job’s challenges and rewards. These unscripted interviews — profiling just a handful of representatives and managers — present an insider’s view of why people join First Investors Corporation and why they continue to work there. Through their own words, you’ll learn that: • building a career at First Investors requires dedication, long hours and hard work; • this investment in your career can lead to personal financial success, a healthy work / life balance and advancement potential; • managers are dedicated to training their representatives properly and helping them to succeed; • beyond high earnings opportunities, control over their lives and the company’s family atmosphere, First Investors representatives are dedicated to putting their clients’ interests first; • First Investors could be the right career decision for you. To learn more about careers with First Investors, please visit us at www.firstinvestors.com
Story featuring Norm Wolverton, Senior Financial Consultant with Investors Group Financial Services Inc. in Caledon East, Ontario. Norm talks about how he started his career at Investors Group at the age of 63, his background with the US Navy and in the transportation business, and his desire to change careers late in life to enhance his future retirement. Norm has built his practice and now his son Philip has joined Investors Group with the plan to pass the business on to Philip. Norm also prides himself on his giving nature and his community involvement.
Whether you’re a recent college grad, or you’re looking to make a career change, your path to becoming a financial services professional may begin with First Investors Corporation. These unscripted interviews — profiling just a handful of representatives and managers — provide an insider’s perspective on why people join First Investors Corporation and why they continue to work there. Through their own words, you’ll learn that: • building a career at First Investors requires dedication, long hours and hard work; • this investment in your career can lead to personal financial success, a healthy work / life balance and advancement potential; • managers are dedicated to training their representatives properly and helping them to succeed; • beyond high earnings opportunities, control over their lives and the company’s family atmosphere, First Investors representatives are dedicated to putting their clients’ interests first; • First Investors could be the right career decision for you. For additional information, visit www.firstinvestors.com
www.limra.com Recent college graduates transitioning from college to a career often feel like they are going from one extreme to an other. Not necessarily true if they consider a career in the financial services industry. Listen as two young professionals describe how they help people, enjoy unique flexibility and a competitive salary not related to a time clock. Watching this brief video is only the beginning, if you are interest in being connected with top companies looking for fresh talent log on to www.limra.com
Heather Mills, Manager of Marketing at the Financial Planning Standards Council, shares her top career tips for students and recent grads. Career Spotlight: Financial Services www.talentegg.ca
Kevin Regan, executive vice president for financial services at Investors Group, describes how the Investors Group topped the full-service firms in Investment Executive magazine’s Dealers’ Report Card including a discussion of ethics, compensation and strategic focus. He spoke with Gavin Adamson of Investment Executive at one of Investors Group’s Toronto offices.
This program is specifically designed for individuals who wish to pursue an exciting career in the continuously expanding financial services industry. Continued growth in the financial services sector provides exciting employment opportunities for qualified individuals. Rationalization and consolidation within the industry has reduced the number of traditional entry-level jobs, such as bank tellers. However, other factors have countered this by creating more stimulating and higher-skilled positions. These factors include a more marketing-focused industry, increased competition, demographics, advances in technology and a global financial environment. The skills required of financial services graduates have changed dramatically in recent years. Graduates must be appropriately licensed and accredited by successfully completing a number of industry courses. Centennial has designed the program to include these courses so that graduates may present employers with meaningful industry credentials. Students will take courses that lead to eligibility for securities licensing, and insurance licensing.
paul.house.gov http More info on the hearing here, including official statements from the witnesses: is.gd This is the first hearing held by Dr. Ron Paul as Chairman of the Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology subcommittee, which, among its other duties, oversees the Federal Reserve.
Watch this short video to find out more information about IPG and it’s partner companies. Speaker: Julia Chapman, Business Development & Recruitment Manager Email: jchapman@joinipg.com Phone: 1 800 565-9219 ext: 228 www.joinipg.com
Moore Stephens Financial Services (MSFS) is a highly successul financial services organisation. It won the prestigious PFS Chartered Financial Planner of the Year 2010 award. It is also recruiting so take a look at their movie reel to find out more about this outstanding organisation.
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At the Centre for Business at George Brown College in Toronto, you’ll get the hands-on experience and classroom instruction you need to start your career in business or financial services. Where are the good jobs? Experts predict that over the next five years employment opportunities in the business and financial services sectors will continue to grow. In order to fill these positions, employers work with the Centre for Business at George Brown College to create programs that focus on practical knowledge, real-world experience, development of interpersonal skills and a passion for innovation.
In order to be a financial planner, a person needs patience and a desire to assist other people in obtaining his goals. Find out how to ask questions and make a great career out of financial planning with help from a specialist in financial services in this free video on financial planners. Expert: William Rae Contact: www.hbwfl.com Bio: William Rae has been licensed in the insurance and financial fields for over 30 years. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Courses for certified financial planners are the classes that are taken in preparation for the CFP exam, and they can be taken in person or online. Learn about the subject matter covered in most certified financial planner courses, such as helping people with their investment ideas, with help from a financial strategist and consultant in this free video on certified financial planner courses. Expert: Ted Schmidt Contact: www.flgus.com Bio: Ted Schmidt has spent the last 21 years as a financial strategist and consultant. He is active in the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce and the Real Estate Investors of Nashville. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge