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Job Watch: The Best and Worst Entry-Level Jobs

Just in time for graduation season, personal finance website WalletHub has released a list of Best and Worst Entry-Level Jobs. The report can act as a reference for recent graduates who are wondering where to begin when it comes to the job search. WalletHub’s research report offers a look into the best and worst entry-level jobs, the highest and lowest starting salaries, the most and least income growth potential, the fastest and and slowest projected job growth by 2022, and the most and least job openings.

May 28, 2014 No Comments

Life & Social

On-Track Transitions Students Graduate

The Turlock Unified School District On-Track Transitions Program presented its Class of 2014 on May 21, during an inspirational and moving graduation ceremony at Donnelly Park. On-Track is a special program for 18 to 22-year-old young men and women with intellectual challenges. The program serves anywhere from 15 to 18 students and provides life skills instruction and vocational training.

May 28, 2014 1 Comment

Life & Social

MedicAlert Foundation Earns Customer Service Award

Turlock’s MedicAlert Foundation was awarded the 2014 Customer Relationship Management Excellence Award by Gartner and 1to1 Media at the Gartner Customer 360 Summit in Orlando on May 20.MedicAlert was honored for its customer service optimization project, known as PUMA (Phenomenal Undertaking at MedicAlert). The international nonprofit was presented the Bronze award in the Customer Service Initiative award category.

May 28, 2014 No Comments

Around Turlock

Around Turlock – May 26

Many Turlockers spent their Memorial Day BBQing at one of the many parks around Turlock. One park that tends to draw a large crowd on holidays is Curt Andre Park, named after the former Turlock mayor, located on North Kilroy Road next to Pitman High School. Curt Andre Park may not have a full playground, only some swings, but most people come out to play in the sand volleyball pits. Which park in Turlock is your favorite BBQ spot?

May 28, 2014 No Comments

Job Watch

Job Watch: Stanislaus County Administrative Clerk Opening

Stanislaus County is currently hiring an Administrative Clerk II. The Administrative Clerk II performs a variety of tasks, including typing and clerical tasks. The position is “journey level class,” which allows more independence that the Administrative Clerk I position. The position requires knowledge of departmental policies and procedures relative to the office operations.

May 27, 2014 No Comments

Around Turlock

Around Turlock – May 25

Parents "posted" a special birthday message for their teenager recently, covering this car with sticky notes of many colors."Happy Birthday!" was written on some of the notes for the new 18-year-old in what made for a very colorful surprise. The car, parked in a driveway on Berkeley Avenue, drew the attention and admiration of drivers and passersby. Covering cars with sticky notes has become more of a popular trend over the years, at least for those who have the patience.

May 27, 2014 No Comments