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College grads: 10 tools to help you score that job!

College grads: 10 tools to help you score that job!

A well-crafted resume is not enough.

Career coach and speaker Ford R. Myers, author of the book "Get The Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring," said these are the ten tools every college graduate needs to compete in today's job market.

FedEx Express wins national award

FedEx Express wins national award

(WMC-TV) - Fedex Express has been chosen a Silver winner in Air Transport World's inaugural ATW 2012 Eco-Aviation awards.

The ATW team of Editors who chose Fedex Express for the award cited many efforts the company has been involved in. The company's EarthSmart program aims to find or create new ways not only to improve its own environmental performance, but also to point the way for other companies in the aviation and logistics industires.

Orange Mound couple partners with Memphis business to help community

Rev. Reginald J. and Mrs. Mary Tucker have hearts of gold and are getting positive results in the Orange Mound community.

They work with underprivileged youth in the neighborhood and help them to be successful.

Shelby Systems of Memphis has been partnering with the Tucker's for the past 2 years.

Through their partnership, they've been able to build a new computer lab for them.

The lab was competed last month.

You can watch more by clicking the video. 

Swift Transportation offers full driving academy scholarships for veterans

Information provided by Swift

Swift Transportation Co., Inc., www.joinswift.com , is celebrating the men and women of the armed forces by offering them a new career in trucking. Swift is committed to providing career opportunities for the heroes of our country, by providing 1,000 full scholarships to Veterans to attend a Swift Academy of their choice, including the facility in Millington. The transportation leader is offering full scholarships to veterans with a 1-year commitment, as well as a $1,000 tuition discount to Selective Reserves and National Guard with a 1-year commitment.

"At Swift, we are happy to honor and celebrate the bravery and courage of our U.S. veterans.

Cadence Bank & Cintas announce Community Shred Days Event

Information provided by Cadence Bank

Memphis, TN (April 23, 2012) – In an effort to combat the growing problem of identity theft and fraud while helping to preserve our environment, Cadence Bank and Cintas® Document Management will sponsor the sixth-annual Community Shred Days. Memphis residents and businesses are invited to bring old and unwanted documents to Cadence Bank locations, where they will be securely destroyed free of charge. 

The events are:

Wednesday, April 25th
Folk’s Folly Branch
591 South Mendenhall
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Friday, April 27th
Union Branch
1516 Union Avenue
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

“Identity theft continues to be a problem that affects people and businesses across our community in many different ways,” said Tom Martin, President of Cadence Bank in Memphis.

Memphis Public Library & Information Center Employment Week

Memphis Public Library & Information Center Employment Week

The Whitehaven Library Branch will host Employment Week events April 23-26. Employment week programs and classes provide the keys to successful interviews, job search skills, and career opportunities.

Tax season ends soon...

Tax season ends soon...

Saturday, April 14 is Super Saturday. Take advantage of the free AARP tax preparation assistance at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library from 10 am-5 pm in meeting rooms A, B, and C.

The deadline for the 2012 tax filing season is Tuesday, April 17. Follow the link to the MPLIC webpage for a schedule of participating locations, dates, and times.

Fore more information, call 415-2700.

Information provided by the Memphis Public Library & Information Center.