Why 12 step programs don't work.

Assessing community safety and supports Part 3

October 2nd, 2005 by Terry Keith

Access to Work and School

Does where you live support you in getting work, keeping work and advancing in your life goals for the type of work you want to do?

Does where you live support you in getting education, training and adult education courses you need for advancing in your life goals?

The internet and advanced technology has allowed expansion of the type of schooling and work people can do from anywhere on the globe.

In reality, there is limited access to high speed internet in many communities and homes, and limited numbers of jobs that allow work at home type situations.

This means that for most of us the reality still is, we need to be within commuting distance of the type of work that we can expect to do.

So do you need to begin planning for a move or do more research?

The real question is how much do you know about your community and the school and work options available?

Get on the internet and do a search to find out what is out there.
Check the internet site for the city you live in and for the local Chamber of Commerce to get a sense of the types of industry and businesses that are there for your current or for your future job interests.

What has the economy been like where you live? Check whether housing prices are going up or down, number of small business bankruptcies in your area, the physical appearance of streets and parks in your area.

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One Response to “Assessing community safety and supports Part 3”

  1. jo Says:


    This is good info.
    I work in the areas of drug education and rehabilitation, so I strongly believe in advancing oneself in every way possible.

    Joanna Young
    http://addictionhelprehab.blogspot.com/

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