Category Archives: Computer-based

Computer C.O.R.E. – Core Competencies

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jane Collins

Computer C.O.R.E.’s graduating class of June, 2010 JOB WANTED: Master’s degree in economics from prestigious university. Hard working.  Ambitious. Motivated.  Prior government experience. Given the current high unemployment rate, a “job wanted” ad written by someone that qualified is not … Continue reading →

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Carpenters Shelter/David’s Place

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jane Collins

David’s Place clients can use the computer room to keep up with news and look for work. It’s Friday afternoon and I’m hanging out at David’s Place, the day shelter component of the Carpenter’s Shelter. It’s rainy and unseasonably cold, … Continue reading →

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Be the Change and Spread the Word

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Jane Collins

In the last three days I’ve helped homeless men write resumes, listened to immigrants proudly share their face-to-face meetings with the mayor, updated a nonprofit’s Facebook page and unsuccessfully tried to shove a too-big couch into the too-small apartment of … Continue reading →

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Point. Click. Serve.

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Jane Collins

The Hunger Site. The Breast Cancer Site. The Rainforest Site. Chances are, if you’ve got an e-mail account, you’ve received one of these (or other similar sites) to your inbox. The concept is simple. Click on the pretty pastel box … Continue reading →

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