And on the not so good news front ...

May as well share the bad with the (limited) good: Job Market for Economists Turns ... Dismal.

Not job related, but ...

I just wanted to provide a "heads-up" that I will be using a new tool for communicating department information (scheduling information, etc.): Economics Student Information. This will not replace other avenues of communication, but will serve as a central repository and new distribution tool.

Short term opportunity

I have some information on a short term opportunity for March with RMC Distributing. Please read below for a bit of detail.

"Any students who are interested can give me a call. These 2
positions is for Crown Imports Strike Team in Colorado Springs and
Pueblo. It is scheduled for March 2nd - May 16th but could possibly be
extended is it is successful.

The average number of hours per week is 35. The pay is between $15 and
$18 per hour with some Trade Spending per week that the 2 personnel
could use."

If you are interested, please let me know I can forward you some contact information.

Potential job opportunity

Nothing certain, but the increased presence of Schwab in the area may create some new job opportunities in the finance industry (see Schwab to add 500 jobs in Douglas County.

Internship opportunity

iCast is currently advertising for interns: iCast Internship Opportunities.

Job news -- though not good job news

The Job Market for College Graduates.

Cushman Internship

Here is an "in-house" opportunity: Cushman Internship.