Local labor scene no dance around the maypole
By Jesús Ibarra May 2, 2008 San Miguel de Allende

Employment opportunities in San Miguel are generally limited to construction and tourism with little scope for professional employment.

Opportunities for young people starting a career are scarce, so much so that the city government provides financial assistance in employment searches beyond San Miguel.

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Tourism / Travel President Felipe Calderón asserted at the 33rd annual Tianguis Turistico that Mexico would be a major world tourist destination and predicted an excellent year for tourism despite the “economic turbulence” within the US economy over the past year.

Art Kelley Vandiver’s Sacred Birds are flying in the Generator Gallery from May 1 to the end of June. The exhibition consists of 30 giclee prints of the entire flock—blackbirds, lovebirds, cardinals, roosters, parrots, you name it—all dressed up as Catholic saints and Biblical characters.

Literature & Bookss On May 9, the Authors’ Sala presents a “Works in Progress” night. Local writers will read from a screenplay, short stories, young adult literature, a novel and memoirs.

Sports Atención ran Part I of Art Bone’s road trip to Guatemala and beyond in last week’s newspaper. He continues the adventure in this issue.

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