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Sunday, April 17, 2011

Study: Gulf Coast job growth to reach 19% by 2018
The Gulf Coast economy is expected to generate almost 600,000 openings among almost 1,000 job categories by 2018, according to a study.

Food-service industry requires hard work
If you want to work in the food-service industry, you’ll need to have an insatiable interest in cooking and willingness to work hard.

Demand for nurses to increase
Demand in nursing, a field already experiencing a shortage, is expected to increase as Baby Boomers age.

Dickinson woman inspired to go into nursing
DICKINSON — Veronica Saxon was inspired to pursue a career in the health care field after her grandmother was diagnosed with cancer.

Teachers narrow focus, market themselves for jobs
Elementary and secondary school teachers are two of the top 10 projected growth jobs in the Gulf Coast region.

Bartenders are in the mix
KEMAH — Whether they’re keeping an attentive ear on their customers or studying up on the latest drinks, bartenders are always in the mix.

Isle native’s firm harnesses solar, wind power
GALVESTON — An island native is helping people harness Mother Nature’s power with his company dedicated to renewable energy resources.

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Skilled welders, HVAC technicians in demand

Career in engineering requires discipline

Oil to fuel engineering boom

Profiles : Citizen of the Year and Unsung Heroes
Taylor takes on a variety of waves
FRIENDSWOOD — Surfing helps state Rep. Larry Taylor reflect on issues he will be facing and how to best approach them.

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Profiles : Hot Topics
City prepares for future population booms
LEAGUE CITY — City leaders are focused on accommodating future population booms, as more than half of the city remains undeveloped.

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Profiles : Boom Town
Entrepreneurs see isle as land of opportunity
GALVESTON — With millions of federal dollars flowing onto the island for rebuilding, entrepreneurs see Galveston as a glittering promised land.

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