Remembering 9/11: Jobs with hope
It’s hard to believe that it’s been seven years since the brutal attacks of 9/11 shook the country and instilled fear into so many Americans. But the tragedy of that one day revived a sense of community and hope in so many of us that the lives lost that day were certainly not in vain.
After Sept. 11, many Americans followed a calling to serve in a way they had never done before. In an effort to prevent future attacks, thousands of new jobs were created, such as airport security, border patrol and law enforcement. And thousands of men and women found themselves not only employed, but working to make the lives of their neighbors safer.
Others decided to give back by forgoing high-paying jobs and dedicating their time to public service. The Peace Corps saw applications rise 80 percent in the years following the attacks, and Teach for America, a program that recruits teachers for inner-city schools, became more competitive than ever.
That day taught us to depend on each other and do all that we can to help others in need. Seven years later, these jobs serve as their own memorial for the men and women who lost their lives, and a way for us to give back in their honor.
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