/tags/jobs Jobs en-US Copyright Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:03:10 GMT /texas-news/2024-12-05/dentons-fair-chance-hiring-program-stalls-council-member-mcgee-to-move-forward-with-new-ordinance He got in trouble for drugs the first time when he was in high school, and that charge haunted him after he graduated in 2019. He struggled to find good-paying jobs and decided to start selling marijuana again as a way to supplement his income after his child was born, to pay bills and put food on the table. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:03:10 GMT /texas-news/2024-12-05/dentons-fair-chance-hiring-program-stalls-council-member-mcgee-to-move-forward-with-new-ordinance Christian McPhate | Denton Record-Chronicle /business-economy/2024-06-05/dentons-fair-chance-hiring-ordinance-fails-second-chance-program-set-to-takes-its-place Late Tuesday night, Denton City Council voted against moving forward with a fair-chance hiring ordinance. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 21:00:02 GMT /business-economy/2024-06-05/dentons-fair-chance-hiring-ordinance-fails-second-chance-program-set-to-takes-its-place Christian McPhate | Denton Record-Chronicle /government/2024-04-25/dallas-it-official-resigns-after-ransomware-attack-massive-data-loss After nearly four years, Chief Information Officer Bill Zielinski is leaving the city's IT department at the end of the month to pursue work in the private sector. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:57:26 GMT /government/2024-04-25/dallas-it-official-resigns-after-ransomware-attack-massive-data-loss Toluwani Osibamowo /business-economy/2024-04-22/exploring-the-future-of-jobs-and-the-economy-in-texas How will the jobs of tomorrow look different? We’re taking a look at some of Texas’ most prominent industries and providing a glimpse at where they’re headed. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:32:38 GMT /business-economy/2024-04-22/exploring-the-future-of-jobs-and-the-economy-in-texas /politics/2024-04-11/denton-city-council-candidates-take-on-fair-chance-hiring-where-do-they-stand Denton Chamber of Commerce held a forum for City Council candidates and incumbents to address business owners and community members with their plans, promises and reassurances to the business industry if elected May 4. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:11:51 GMT /politics/2024-04-11/denton-city-council-candidates-take-on-fair-chance-hiring-where-do-they-stand Christian McPhate | Denton Record-Chronicle /news/2024-02-26/chief-doug-shoemaker-seeks-new-job-in-nebraska-citing-family-changes Denton’s outgoing police chief, Doug Shoemaker, has been named a finalist for a chief position at a Nebraska agency. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:47:28 GMT /news/2024-02-26/chief-doug-shoemaker-seeks-new-job-in-nebraska-citing-family-changes Brooke Colombo | Denton Record-Chronicle /politics/2024-02-21/for-the-upcoming-denton-isd-school-board-race-angst-over-books-and-indoctrination-lingers Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:44:21 GMT /politics/2024-02-21/for-the-upcoming-denton-isd-school-board-race-angst-over-books-and-indoctrination-lingers Lucinda Breeding-Gonzales | Denton Record-Chronicle /business-economy/2024-01-10/delay-on-dentons-fair-chance-hiring-vote-could-make-time-for-compromise-with-chamber A small rally in support of Denton council member Brandon Chase McGee’s proposed fair-chance hiring ordinance didn’t sway City Council members to vote in its favor at a special-called council meeting Tuesday. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 16:20:58 GMT /business-economy/2024-01-10/delay-on-dentons-fair-chance-hiring-vote-could-make-time-for-compromise-with-chamber Christian McPhate | Denton Record-Chronicle /business-economy/2023-11-01/texas-workers-saw-slower-wage-growth-in-october While growth in Texas stayed consistent with the national average in October, a new report from the ADP Research Institute found year-over-year wages were growing at a faster pace in January and February. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:38:43 GMT /business-economy/2023-11-01/texas-workers-saw-slower-wage-growth-in-october Bekah Morr /news/2023-08-10/shelter-partners-with-denton-to-help-residents-experiencing-homelessness-find-jobs The Our Daily Bread shelter in Denton is partnering with the city to help residents experiencing homelessness rejoin the workforce through a new job readiness program that also provides personal and professional training. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:00:00 GMT /news/2023-08-10/shelter-partners-with-denton-to-help-residents-experiencing-homelessness-find-jobs John Anderson