How Running Got 6,000 Homeless People Back on Their Feet (WATCH)
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Elon Musk Joins Donald Trump's Team of Advisories
The Tesla CEO has joined an advisory team for President-elect Donald Trump, who held a conference with a dozen tech giants about issues like jobs and infrastructure.
No Jobs? These Mexican Immigrants Made Their Own
Five Mexican women living in New York City got tired of waiting in the day-labor line for inconsistent freelance cleaning jobs. They set up their own cleaning cooperative that specializes in using eco-friendly non-toxic products.
U.S. Adds 161,000 Jobs In October, As Economy Surges
The continuous upward trend in job growth since 2014 marked its 73rd consecutive month, bringing unemployment down to 4.9%, as the US economy surged in Q3.
Wife of Maine's Governor Takes Waitress Job
When the family needed extra money for a new car, Maine's first lady took a job and worked double shifts at a seafood restaurant.
Apple to Invest $1B in American Manufacturing Jobs
Tim Cook revealed the tech company's big plan for spurring American job growth in an interview on Wednesday.
After 180 Resumés, a Donated Suit Helps Homeless Man Land a Job
Brian Smith had been attempting to find a new job for ten months until he finally landed an interview with his new suit.
Check Out the Crappy First Jobs for Elon Musk, Taylor Swift and Madonna
Which of these ten superstars was a jumpsuit-wearing janitor? And which one was keeping Christmas trees free of insects?
Cardboard Sign Secures Job For Determined Unemployed Man
Nathan Campbell was tired of waiting for an email back from prospective employers. Instead, he took to the streets with a cardboard sign.
Renewable Energy Now Employs Almost 10M People Worldwide
According to this exciting new international report, the renewable energy sector has employed almost 10 million people around the world.
Student Saves Man's Life Minutes Before Interviewing to be Paramedic
Wil Stewart was waiting to interview for a paramedic internship when a coffee shop customer gave him the chance to prove his value as a lifesaver.
Japanese Bus Drivers Strike by Continuing to Run and Refusing to Take Anyone's Money
Bus drivers hope that the experimental strike tactics will show community members that they care, while still continuing to get their demands across.
Homeless Are Getting Six-Figure Jobs in Poor Neighborhood Overrun by Tech Companies
With tech companies cropping up every day in San Francisco, the city's at-risk citizens are being squeezed – which is why this organization is giving them a HUGE leg up.
Disabled Man is Inundated With Job Offers After Holding Sign on the Road Asking For Work
A 33-year-old man in a wheelchair was determined to find himself a job so he didn't have to "go on the dole" – and his perseverance has finally paid off.
Cameroon Girl Shatters Engineering Gender Gap, Now Employs Thousands of Women to Erect Healthier Buildings
Despite construction being a career for "men-only", one woman fought her way to the top so she could pave the way for others and make her country healthier in the process.
Bloomberg Gives $3Mil to Job Training For Coal Communities in Decline
Bloomberg announced today a $3 million donation for organizations providing career training to coal workers — and you can contribute, too.
Company Founder Surprises Employees With $20 Million: 'I wanted to show some gratitude'
This company founder wanted to show his employees some love for the holiday season by dolling out some serious cash.
You Can Now Apply to Be a 'Puptern' So You Can Get Paid $100 Per Hour to Play With Dogs
This is not a drill - you can now get paid $100 per hour to play with dogs as a 'puptern' at Mutt's Canine Cantina.
This California City is Cleaning Up Their Streets By Paying the Homeless to Pick Up Litter
The initiative will simultaneously provide a paycheck to local rough sleepers while also cleansing the streets of trash heaps.
Simple Solution Provides the Homeless With Housing and Jobs in One Fell Swoop
This nonprofit has come up with a simple solution for tackling homelessness – and they are quickly expanding to more and more cities across America.
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