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http://prezi.com/imebn7xa2kox/unemployment/
 * Final Project: **

Karbowski, J.. "The Fall Of Ancient Rome." // A Trip To Ancient Rome //. J. Karbowski, 04/19/06. __Web__. 8 Feb 2012. .

. "Reason why the Roman Empire fell." // Roman-colosseum //. Roman Colosseum, 2008. Web. 8 Feb 2012. .

. "Job Corps." // Job Corps //. Job Corps, Friday, February 03, 2012. Web. 8 Feb 2012. .

Questions : -As of today, what is the __unemployment rate__? -What is the main reason that people are becoming umemployed, why? -^How long has this been the main problem? -What are things the government is doing to try and prevent these problems? -In what ways have these solutions helped and hurt the economy that the government come up with? -What is your opinion on the economy today?

People To Contact : national_office@jobcorps.gov ( ~ Job Corps ) 513-556-3471 ( ~ UC __Career Development__ Center )

Facts about Unemployment : -Farming -Teaching -Shop Keeping -Firemen -Fishing -Construction -Religion -Arts  Helpful Websites : http://www.mariamilani.com/ancient_rome/ancient_roman_jobs.htm [] []
 * Farmers were loosing farmland due to lack of __money__ and customers
 * Slaves were taking over __jobs__ in Rome because they were __cheap__ labor
 * At one time, the emperor was importing grain to feed more than 100,000 people in Rome
 * Men were looking into the military because __jobs__ were running out
 * Jobs that slaves took over:
 * Unemployment rate is around 8.5% of America (13.9 million people)
 * Unemployment is America's biggest economic problem
 * 8.5% of America is __unemployed__ as of today
 * 21% of people in the USA say that they are satisfied with their economic situation
 * 6.1 million people have reported as __unemployed__ for more than 26 weeks
 * From October 2009 to the end of February 2010, the government spent $114.9 billion on unemployment benefits
 * There will be a negative consequence on the nation's workforce if unemployment continues to a certain point

Email Sent : Dear Ma'am or Sir:  Hello, my name is Gillian Teepe and I am a seventh grade student at Nagel Middle School. In my social studies class, I am __learning__ about unemployment problems about today, and relate them to Ancient Rome. I am hoping that you would be able to answer a few questions for me to help make my research __project__ even better.

What is the main reason for unemployment, and why is this?

How is the government trying to prevent these economic problems, and how have these helped/hurt us?

At Job Corps, what specific __services__ do you provide to help the __unemployed__?  Please get back to me if you can. Thank you for your time, I hope I'll be hearing from you soon.

Sincerely, Gillian Teepe

Email Received: Thank you for contacting the Department of Labor National Contact Center for Job Corps.

Job Corps is a free nationwide education and training program provided by the U.S. Department of Labor which is designed to assist young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job.

Job Corps offers academic, career technical, and life skills training through a unique approach of competency-based, individualized instruction. This comprehensive combination of training and support services is designed to help each student become a responsible and productive citizen.

<span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to participate in Job Corps:

<span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Applicants must be at least 16 and not yet 25 years of age at the time of enrollment (the maximum age may be waived for applicants with disabilities; the minimum age is still 16);

<span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Male applicants, 18 years and over, must have a signed Selective Service registration card;

<span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Each applicant must be a US citizen; a US national; or a lawfully admitted Permanent Resident Alien, refugee, asylee or parolee; or other alien who has been authorized by the US Attorney General to work in the United States;

<span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Applicants and/or applicants families must meet low income requirements; and

<span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Applicants must be one or more of the following:

<span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">- A school dropout; <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">- In need of additional education, career technical training, or intensive career counseling and related assistance in order to participate successfully in regular school work or to secure and hold employment; <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">- Basic skills deficient; <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">- Homeless, runaway, or a foster child; <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">- A parent.

<span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Job Corps offers an array of educational and career technical skills training to Job Corps students. Following is a list of these training opportunities:

<span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Advanced Manufacturing <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Automotive and Machine Repair <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Construction <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Finance and Business <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Health Care <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Homeland Security <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Hospitality <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Information Technology <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Renewable Resources and Energy (Green Jobs) <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Retail Sales and Services <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"> Transportation

<span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">These programs are offered at designated Job Corps centers. 125 Job Corps campuses exist nationwide including locations in Washington, DC and Puerto Rico. Many offer residential and non-residential programs. Upon identifying a career field or training program of interest, please visit the Job Corps website under the Locations tab to find a campus near you.

<span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Job Corps brochures provide greater detail about these services and are available in English and Spanish. You may download brochures from the Job Corps website or contact Job Corps via telephone to obtain a hard copy or more than one.

<span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Thank you,

<span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">The Department of Labor National Contact Center for Job Corps