The Week Ahead - Lake County

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DeMotte woman trades work boots for heels with Trine University degree

April Moehl, of DeMotte, had worked at Bethlehem Steel Corp. in Burns Harbor for 26 years when she retired in May 2003, following an accident that killed her husband.

Never too late to learn, Gary woman attests

For Ruthie McCowin, of Gary, maintaining her focus has been the key to her success.

VU grad uses education to become a leader

Victoria Salinas Gresham knew early in life education was crucial to success.

Ivy Tech grad has passion for education

Rebekah Morin, of Hobart, grew up in what she calls a small, ethnic community on Chicago's South Side where people didn't care a lot about education. She said many of her neighbors didn't complete high school, and college was a foreign concept.

IUN grad on the road to success

It's no surprise Adam Brown landed a great job immediately after graduating from Indiana University Northwest last month with a bachelor's degree in business administration and a minor in communication.

Whiting man recovers from illness, uses education to refocus life

A major health scare forced Adrian Mercado, of Whiting, to refocus his life and priorities.

GUEST COMMENTARY: How you can work smarter to be job marketable

It was spring of 1988, and the jobs of many region residents were being eliminated by employer downsizing decisions.

Working Smarter series begins June 25

A quarter-century after it first began, the Working Smarter program is set to continue its tradition of workshops to enhance region employment opportunities.

S'ville woman credits PUC for success landing marketing job

Instead of going to college after graduating from Lake Central High School in 2001, Schererville's Jennifer Muha picked up more hours at her sales job so she could live on her own.

Purdue Calumet hosting ‘Working Smarter to be Job Marketable’ for area residents June 25

HAMMOND | For the 25th consecutive year, Purdue University Calumet is hosting a community outreach program to help area residents gain insights, tips and strategies for becoming more job- and career-marketable during what continues to be a challenging economy.

Gary woman spurns naysayers

Ruthie McCowin said she overcame obstacles and now works for Methodist Hospitals.

Gary woman spurns naysayers

Ruthie McCowin said she overcame obstacles and now works for Methodist Hospitals.

Gary woman spurns naysayers

Ruthie McCowin said she overcame obstacles to work for Methodist Hospitals.

Local lay minister heads back to class

Almost every afternoon, Karl Seibel, of Crown Point, is at one of his favorite hangouts with his computer, studying for classes or working on a paper.