Published: Thursday, September 2, 2010
Wal-Mart opens hiring center for Arlington store
Wal-Mart is accepting applications for 350 employees for its new Arlington location. The retailer has opened a hiring center at 3704 172nd St. NE in Arlington, next to the new store. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Wal-Mart is hiring for both full-time and part-time sales associates jobs. The majority of those hired will begin work in October to help the store open this fall. Potential employees also can apply online at walmartstores.com/careers.
YouthBuild launches second training year
A 10-month program to help young people get paid construction training while earning their GED certificate is beginning its second year. Sponsored by the Workforce Development Council of Snohomish County, Housing Hope and community college partners, YouthBuild is aimed at people from 18 to 24 years old who are unemployed and are considered low income ($10,830 or less a year). The program offers paid work and GED training and help in finding a job. Hourlong information sessions are offered today at 11 at Marysville Goodwill, 9315 State Ave., Marysville; again today at 6 p.m. at The Station, 8713 271st St. SW, Stanwood; Monday at 11 a.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at WorkSource Youth Center, 3201 Smith Ave., Everett; and Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at The Station in Stanwood.
Manufacturer growth eases recession fears
Manufacturing is growing in the United States and abroad, easing fears that the economy might be on the verge of a second recession. The U.S. sector expanded for a 13th straight month in August, coinciding with gains in Chinese manufacturing and auto sales. The news gave Wall Street a boost, with investors overlooking dismal reports on U.S. auto sales and construction spending. The Dow Jones industrial average closed 253 points up. China's robust growth raises hopes that it will step up its consumption of U.S. exports and help sustain the U.S. economic recovery. Factory growth has given the economy a lift at a time of uncertainty.
Auto sales skid as buyers stay away
Auto sales, once a bright spot in the economic recovery, grew fainter last month. The pain was widespread. Big car companies General Motors, Ford and Toyota all saw sales slip. Smaller automakers like Subaru suffered too, as did companies that appeal to the budget minded, such as Kia and Hyundai. Buyers are nervous about the economy's health and stayed away from showrooms, a worrisome sign since August is typically a strong month. Total industry sales could fall below 1 million new vehicles once automakers finish reporting sales on Wednesday, making it the worst August in 27 years. "There hasn't been enough horsepower behind the recovery to motivate consumers to regain their confidence and purchase vehicles at a higher rate," says Jeff Schuster, a global forecaster for J.D. Power and Associates.
From Herald news services
YouthBuild launches second training year
A 10-month program to help young people get paid construction training while earning their GED certificate is beginning its second year. Sponsored by the Workforce Development Council of Snohomish County, Housing Hope and community college partners, YouthBuild is aimed at people from 18 to 24 years old who are unemployed and are considered low income ($10,830 or less a year). The program offers paid work and GED training and help in finding a job. Hourlong information sessions are offered today at 11 at Marysville Goodwill, 9315 State Ave., Marysville; again today at 6 p.m. at The Station, 8713 271st St. SW, Stanwood; Monday at 11 a.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at WorkSource Youth Center, 3201 Smith Ave., Everett; and Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at The Station in Stanwood.
Manufacturer growth eases recession fears
Manufacturing is growing in the United States and abroad, easing fears that the economy might be on the verge of a second recession. The U.S. sector expanded for a 13th straight month in August, coinciding with gains in Chinese manufacturing and auto sales. The news gave Wall Street a boost, with investors overlooking dismal reports on U.S. auto sales and construction spending. The Dow Jones industrial average closed 253 points up. China's robust growth raises hopes that it will step up its consumption of U.S. exports and help sustain the U.S. economic recovery. Factory growth has given the economy a lift at a time of uncertainty.
Auto sales skid as buyers stay away
Auto sales, once a bright spot in the economic recovery, grew fainter last month. The pain was widespread. Big car companies General Motors, Ford and Toyota all saw sales slip. Smaller automakers like Subaru suffered too, as did companies that appeal to the budget minded, such as Kia and Hyundai. Buyers are nervous about the economy's health and stayed away from showrooms, a worrisome sign since August is typically a strong month. Total industry sales could fall below 1 million new vehicles once automakers finish reporting sales on Wednesday, making it the worst August in 27 years. "There hasn't been enough horsepower behind the recovery to motivate consumers to regain their confidence and purchase vehicles at a higher rate," says Jeff Schuster, a global forecaster for J.D. Power and Associates.
From Herald news services
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