WASHINGTON, DC – Goodwill Industries International recently honored U.S. Rep. John Kline (R-MN) with a 2015 Goodwill Policymaker Award for his commitment to advancing Goodwill’s mission of helping people build careers and gain employment. The award was presented on Tuesday, April 14 during a reception in Washington, DC, as part of Goodwill’s annual advocacy event.
Congressman Kline serves as the chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. He was nominated by Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota (St. Paul) for his efforts in brokering a compromise that resulted in the passage of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
“Chairman Kline deserves recognition for his leadership on workforce issues,” said Michael Wirth-Davis, president and CEO of Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota. “The people Goodwill serves depend on strong voices in the halls of government. We commend the chairman for helping pass legislation that can help so many who need assistance to achieve their career goals.”
About Goodwill Industries International
Goodwill Industries International is a network of 165 community-based agencies in the United States and Canada with a presence in 14 other countries. Goodwill is one of America’s top 20 most inspiring companies (Forbes, 2014). Goodwill agencies are innovative and sustainable social enterprises that fund job placement programs and other community-based services by selling donated clothing and household items in more than 3,000 stores and online at shopgoodwill.com®. Local Goodwill agencies also build revenue and create jobs by contracting with businesses and government to provide a wide range of commercial services, including packaging and assembly, food services preparation, and document imaging and shredding. In 2013, more than 9.8 million people in the United States and Canada benefited from Goodwill’s career services. To learn more, visit goodwill.org.
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Goodwill Industries International
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