Tips for successfully finding a first apartment By Heather Kraus Getting your first apartment is a wonderful experience, but it can also be a bit frightening and overwhelming. There are so many options to choose from, so many factors that come

Smart steps to help students stay in the black By Gabe Albarian As hundreds of thousands of parents send their kids off to college in the coming months, many of them will be wondering if it marks the last time their children will be living under

Course aims to make babysitting safer for all involved By Phyl Newbeck Teenagers around the state make extra money by taking care of the children of neighbors – but the job isn’t as simple as it’s made out to be. That’s the reason Eliz

By Tim Simard Finding a good summer job isn’t easy for most teens, but Vermont does have its share of interesting employment opportunities, from working in the Green Mountains to waiting tables at busy area restaurants. Thanks in part to the ec

Compiled by Tim Simard Below is a directory of job coordinators at high schools across the Champlain Valley. Individuals in these positions help students find work through their community contacts, as well as discuss with teens the best types of job

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which manages the country’s 553 national wildlife refuges, hopes to hire more than 2,000 young people this year, as it did in 2010. Teens are urged to apply now for a job this summer on a national wildlife refuge

By Stephanie Choate Your teens might roll their eyes at you when you mention good old-fashioned manners, but that might just be your son or daughter’s most important asset in landing their dream job. “Really, etiquette is at the core of good

By Dayna Collette Internships are a bridge to the world of work. They result in professional connections, improved career-related skills and, most importantly, a significant increase in self-awareness. Has your son or daughter tried to get a