News Briefs
- Reading scores on the SAT fell to the lowest average on record in the U.S. in 2011. According to the College Board, scores in Texas were lower than the national average by 18 points.
- A recent U.S. Census Bureau study showed that Education, not Gender or Race, has the greatest effect on overall earnings. Educational attainment was also found to be closely linked to employment, as the unemployment rate for college graduates was only half the national average.
- There are some jobs that pay well for those without a degree, but the options are limited. A recent study found that Elevator Installers and Web Developers are among the highest-paying occupations that require just a high school diploma.
- Locally, diverse groups continue to list Austin as one of the best places to live, due to the relative strength of the job market. Manpower, Inc. called Austin the fifth-best job market in America, while RelocateAmerica listed Austin at the top of its "Top 10 Places to Live" rankings. The Brookings Institute's "Metromonitor" divides the nation's largest cities into five tiers based on the overall health of their economies. Austin was named a 1st-Tier Metro:
Smartwebs LLC (www.smartwebs.net) is looking to out-source invoicing and basic accounting tasks. Qualified candidate may work from home
LDS Contact: Shawn Fielding - shawn@smartwebs.net or 522.5224.
Hourly Rate: $15 - Estimated Hours per Month: 10-20 hours
2-5 years accounting experience - Proficient in Quickbooks, memorized transactions, reconciling accounts, etc.
Scholarships for Adults
LDS Contact: Lorie Davis < lndavis@burgoyne.com>
I've bought a FABULOUS book called
501 WAYS FOR ADULT STUDENTS TO PAY FOR COLLEGE.
It has so much great information in it I hope you will refer every non-traditional student to find it, check it out, buy it or order a used copy from Amazon. It cost me only $8, including the shipping.
Nurses
LDS Contact: LDS Employment Center and Jimetha Shoemo
On-site Manager - PCCM Client Outreach
Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership
Office: (512) 506-7634 = jshoemo@chasesource.com
Medicaid Analyst / Data Entry ($14/hr)
LDS Contact: LDS Employment Center and Jimetha Shoemo
On-site Manager - PCCM Client Outreach
Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership
Office: (512) 506-7634 = jshoemo@chasesource.com
LAMP PHP programmers
LDS Contact: 
John Harrison johndharrison@austin.rr.com
A member of our Ward has need of two programmers for his company. Please send me your resume and I will forward you his contact information.
Experienced CNA ($10.25 / hr.)
LDS Contact: Darren Westenhaver - darrenalden@gmail.com
Care for an elderly man. The caregiver needs to provide assistance with walking and showers. You must be physically strong and familiar with a gate belt. Please respond ASAP. You will need to pass a criminal background check . You must have a good driving record.
12 hours each week but could lead to more hours with other clients.
The position is in Lago Vista.
