Goodwill spends "Tech Week" celebrating the successes from the Careers in Technology program and working to find innovative ways to bridge the skills gap in IT with the first Goodwill CareerTECH IT Incubator.
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Goodwill spends "Tech Week" celebrating the successes from the Careers in Technology program and working to find innovative ways to bridge the skills gap in IT with the first Goodwill CareerTECH IT Incubator.
Workforce Development Leaders Work Toward Increasing Job Opportunities for Veterans and Their Families Rockville, MD — Deshauna Barber, a captain in the U.S. Army Reserve and Miss USA 2016, will serve as a keynote speaker and participate in the Goodwill for America’s Heroes Summit on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston. During the summit, workforce development profe...
Grant to provide training and employment services for more than 700 workers ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International has received a $4 million TechHire grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration to train and place people in technology careers in three states. Goodwill Industries of Central Texas (Austin), Goodwill Columbus (OH) and Goodwill Industr...
Enhanced Digital Platform Gives Job Seekers the Support and Structure They Need to Grow Their Careers Rockville, MD — Goodwill Industries International announces the launch of its redesigned site, GoodProspects (www.goodprospects.org), an innovative virtual career navigation platform built to help job seekers find jobs and grow meaningful careers. GoodProspects® provides job seekers with ...
There is a wide array of career paths in information technology (IT), including maintenance and support, research/development/design and cybersecurity, among others. IT is also a fast-paced industry that is constantly changing, which provides you the opportunity to continually learn new technologies. Here is a small sampling of positions in IT career pathways.
If working in high-tech fields interests you, you may want to consider a career in advanced manufacturing, creating state-of-the art products and components using high-tech equipment. Here are just a few of the career fields and credentials available to skilled workers within advanced manufacturing.
Do you like to work with your hands? Do you like fine technical work? Do you like visual art? Building systems? Operating machines? Running a business? There’s a lot of room in the construction field for almost any skill set or interest. Occupations all across the construction spectrum are considered to have a “bright outlook,” and a number are also considered to be on the cutting edge of “green” industry. Here’s a small sample of promising career options in construction, and how you can get started.
The food service industry may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about long-term career options, but there are many people out there that choose the food service industry and excel in it. Check out this overview for more information.
Retail is a fast-growing career field that represents a huge part of the U.S. economy. A number of retail jobs are growing quickly, and you may find a good career fit for you in retail. Here are five popular jobs and credentials for them in this diverse field.
In late October, Johnstown, PA, area middle and high school students from eight school districts had the opportunity to take a close look into sought after, high-paying careers through Health Careers Week/Careers in Demand Week—a career exploration event organized by Goodwill Industries of the Conemaugh Valley (GICV) (Johnstown, PA), through services the agency operates at the PA CareerLink in Cambria County.