Jobless Americans Will Be the Focus of the Next 'Apprentice'

The Apprentice will return to the U.S. for a new season, with the focus more on "You're hired" than "You're fired."

The Apprentice, which made its debut on NBC in 2004, features men and women from various walks of life, who compete against each other on business-oriented tasks, for a $250,000 one-year contract to run one of Donald Trump's many real estate and leisure companies.

NBC said on Wednesday, "The next series of the popular reality show will feature Americans who are out of work, recent college graduates with few job prospects, and those holding down jobs they don't like just to make ends meet."

NBC said, "People of all ages are encouraged to apply to appear on the next show, from new college graduates to experienced workers who have been hard hit by the economic downturn."

Trump said in a statement he was "proud to be putting people back to work."

"We've got to do something about the economy and this is a terrific way to provide jobs as well as business lessons along the way," he added.

It's a good thing that Donald Trump wants to help out the people that have been affected by the economy and understands how hard it is for people to find jobs in this recession.

Although dates and locations for open casting calls will be announced at a later date, applicants can email castingapprentice@gmail.com explaining why they deserve a chance to appear on the show.