CINCINNATI - Smokers already feeling pressure from increasing cigarette costs and workplace smoking bans are now feeling squeezed from another direction — health insurance premiums.

An array of quality employment, training and educational services are available at Maricopa Workforce Connections Career Centers for workers of all ages and skill levels through an integrated network of agencies.

What do employers and job seekers have in common? They both are attracted by a positive attitude. Attitude is a particularly important factor for candidates who are changing careers or re-entering the workforce.

TRENTON, N.J. — Big businesses are spending serious time and money trying to limit the swine flu pandemic's impact on operations, from bankrolling video on good hygiene to training employees to cover for co-workers with critical jobs.

Maricopa is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. In 2000, when it was still a town, the population clocked in at just over 1,000 residents. By 2010 that number had exploded to over 43,000, according to U.S. Census data.

A cramped, two-room center at San Marcos Elementary School is the only option for many of Chandler's low-income and uninsured children when they need immunizations or treatment for an ear infection or pinkeye.

About 240 people will lose their jobs this summer when Citigroup shuts down its credit-card call center on South Hardy Drive in Tempe.

Lawrance Hester did electrical work in the construction industry before the economy went south. Now, he's among the ever-growing legion of unemployed struggling to find work and get back on track financially.

Who can help people not only find a job, but give them a free outfit to wear for their job interview?

A national, not-for-profit education finance company has opened a call center in Mesa and is hiring people to man that center.

The dog days of summer are still months away.

A privately held Japanese firm specializing in the manufacture of highly efficient air filters will occupy its first formal U.S. headquarters once a new building in Gilbert's El Dorado Tech Center is complete.

The biggest fights of the just completed legislative session did not take place over money or even guns.

The biggest fights of the just completed legislative session did not take place over money or even guns.

The biggest fights of the just completed legislative session did not take place over money or even guns.

Employers from a variety of industries will be talking to job seekers during an employers recruitment event from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Goodwill Career Center at Alma School Road and Ray Road in Chandler.

Edward Jones, a financial services firm, is hiring and will host a career fair 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at its Tempe training center, 8333 S. River Parkway.

Is look for a new job one of the top ten items on your list of New Year’s resolutions? If so, Maricopa Workforce Connections (MWC), MAXIMUS and the Arizona Department of Economic Security has an opportunity for you!

Conducting a job search is one of the most stressful things you’ll ever have to do. Why do it alone?

Conducting a job search is one of the most stressful things you’ll ever have to do. Why do it alone?

Applicants looking for a job for the first time, seeking a career change or career advancement can be their own worst enemy. Many job seekers self-screen themselves out of applying for positions because they don’t possess ALL the qualifications listed in the job description.