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National Public Radio "On Point" Host Tom Ashbrook interviews SVP Patricia Smith

Thursday, November 20, 2008
Additional Guests:  Kelly Evans, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal; Maurice Emsellem, Co-Policy Director, National Employment Law Project, Washington, DC; Dustin Swayne, Employment Counselor, Tennessee Career Center, Nashville

"On Point" is aired on 60 public radio stations across the United States,  On this show, Tom Ashbrook interviewed New Directions' Patricia Smith at WBUR FM studios and the above guests by phone on strategies for finding and keeping ajob in this time of economic turmoil.  Kelly Evans from the WSJ presented a factual backdrop with current employment stats and outlook, while other guests offered firsthand stories about current job seekers plus much needed advice.  The forum was followed by a phone-in portion with callers from around the U.S.

To hear the program, go to: http://www.onpointradio.org/shows/2008/11/unemployment-realities

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"With invaluable coaching at New Directions plus my own sense of mission, I was fortunate to be appointed head of a statewide agency devoted to improving the quality of life in Maine."
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"After decades working for large companies, I love the independence of private ownership. Through New Directions, I realized my life needed more balance and was inspired to embark down this wonderful path."
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