Employment

Do not ask me what I’m doing next year

Instead, ask what me what I want to do next year.

Construction firms looking for summer work in M'ville

Construction firms met with Columbia administrators and local government representatives, in an event that gave firms the chance to pursue the possibility of working in Manhattanville this summer.

Over half of ’11 grads employed, highest rate since recession

In the highest rate of employment since the recession, 55.7 percent of last year's CC and SEAS graduates have jobs.

Congressman Rangel talks job creation at Columbia expo

“This is all part of new relationships in the Columbia community. Small as it may be, it’s a good step in the right direction," Rep. Charles Rangel said.

CU relationship with Hispanic community uncertain

One CB9 member said she is critical of the Columbia University Employment Information Center.

CB9 chair encourages cooperation in M’ville meeting

New York State Assembly member Keith Wright said residents of Manhattanville should take advantage of job opportunities offered by the University.

New kid to own the block

As Wal-Mart moves in, New York can expect social problems to follow.

Residents protest CU employment practices

Coalition to Preserve Community members say employment services are not being provided and allege that the University has failed to provide statistics on the number of referrals made by the office.

Trapped in summer intern-ment

When we were children, summers meant nothing more than three months of running through sprinklers and watching massive amounts of television. Now that we are older, however, summers are no longer simply a break between two school semesters, but an extension of school itself, ripe with opportunities for personal edification.

Harlem hit hard by rising unemployment rates

While the steep uptick in unemployment rates is felt nationwide, Harlem is grasping for signs of hope in a time when layoffs are common and the only certainty is an uncertain future.