Retraining for a New Job

Retraining is the process of learning a new skill or trade, often in response to a change in the economic environment. Generally it reflects changes in profession choice rather than an "upward"

The Employment and Training Administration seeks to build up the labor market through the training of the workforce and the placement of workers in jobs through ...

If you're past the age of 50, retraining for a new job means a whole new look at the next phase of life.

National Public Radio looks at the role that community colleges play in retraining a workforce that's been subjected to layoffs, cutbacks and outsourcing/elimination of jobs.

... what you can do if you lose your job; and where to find retraining and job-hunting help.

Job Retraining. Tuesday, ... offers information about finding a job and retraining grants. ... colleges are a great resource for retraining programs. ...

9/2009: "Tech-related jobs figure prominently on Jobfox's list of 20 "recession-proof" occupations. Among the most sought-after positions are software developer, which ranked No. 2; system administrator, who manages increasingly complex corporate networks, at No. 6; and quality-assurance tester, who designs automated processes for testing products, at No. 12. Technology executive, particularly chief technology officer, was ranked No. 16."