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How to Build a Safety Net: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you’re facing unexpected expenses, job loss, or economic downturns, knowing how to build a safety net can protect your future and help you handle life’s surprises. It’s not just about saving money; it requires strategic planning and consistent effort. …

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How to get a job if you’ve been arrested but not convicted

Getting a job can be a long, difficult process. With many steps, tests, interviews, and a lot of waiting, it’s almost never a simple process. For those with a criminal record, the experience is often a lot more complicated, and …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Answering Interview Questions Like “Why Are You Currently Unemployed?”

When you’re currently out of work and job hunting, you might feel like your unemployment status is a red flag for recruiters and hiring managers. Certainly, some employers are going to look at your lack of employment as a problem, …

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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Free Digital Literacy Courses

These free, open-access courses are offered through the Literacy Council of SOWELA to help you brush up on your digital skills to keep up in school and in the workplace.

Interested in a digital literacy certificate? Send an email to msmith@literacyswla.org with the subject line "Northstar digital literacy assessment" to learn more!

Resources

View the attached details on the 2025-2026 Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment to learn more about the emerging trends in region …

Need help paying your energy bills? Find out if you’re eligible and learn how to apply through Louisiana Housing Corporation.

Are you ready to fill out your FAFSA? Take a look at this guide to learn what documents you need, …

Need housing assistance or know someone who does? Visit the Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care to get started …

 25% of formerly incarcerated people don’t have a high school diploma or equivalency — this is nearly twice as high as …

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