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ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International, Inc. applauds the Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).  The long over-due bill modernizes and improves existing federal workforce development programs, helping put Americans back to work by revamping the nation’s outdated workforce development system and strengthening the economy.

ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International, Inc. congratulates the U.S. Senate for passing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) on June 25 with a 95-3 vote. The bill, which will now be considered by the House, modernizes and improves existing federal workforce development programs, helps workers attain skills for 21st century jobs and enables

Rising high school seniors have the opportunity to explore careers in aerospace manufacturing by participating in one of Seattle Goodwill's (WA) newest programs. The Youth Aerospace Program consists of service learning, civic participation, team building, and college and career readiness activities over the course of two years to prepare students for their senior year and for work.

Austin, TX — Goodwill Central Texas (GCT) is one of three Goodwill agencies nationwide selected to receive the 2014 Goodwill Family Strengthening Center of Excellence Award. The award is given to an agency recognized for its track record of leadership and best practice development in promoting economic self-sufficiency with a family-inclusive approach. GCT, based in

Goodwill Celebrates Award Winners at Annual Advocacy Event in Washington, DC ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International honored five Goodwill agencies and one lawmaker with advocacy awards, recognizing their commitment to advancing Goodwill’s mission of helping people build careers and gain employment. Awards were presented to a representative of each Goodwill agency during a reception

Goodwill Visits Capitol Hill to Educate Lawmakers and Their Staffs on Vital Career Development Programs ROCKVILLE, MD — More than one hundred Goodwill advocates from communities across the United States — including executives, workforce development professionals, volunteer board members and program participants — will meet with lawmakers and their staffs on Capitol Hill on May

Sarah from St. Paul, MN, asks, "I've mostly just filled out job applications before, but now I have to make a résumé for the first time. I guess there are multiple types—how do I know what to use?"

Social Enterprise Served Nearly 10 Million People Who Face Challenges to Finding Employment ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries® provided job placement and career services to 9.8 million people in 2013, up 46 percent from the 6.7 million people served in 2012. Goodwill is the leading social services enterprise serving people with disabilities and disadvantages. Every

Pick out some paint and gather your brushes, painter’s tape, steel wool, a dust mask and coarse sandpaper. Then head to Goodwill (where the dollars you spend will provide individuals with opportunities to turn jobs into careers) to look for a metal cart of your own.

Dione from Worcester, MA, asks, "I'm a new manager and the person who will report to me is significantly older than me. How can I make sure this relationship goes smoothly?"