The opening of the Anchorage store and donation center on March 17 marks the first time Goodwill’s retail operations will be available to the people of Alaska. ROCKVILLE, MD — Thursday, March 17 at 8 a.m. marks the grand opening of Goodwill Industries of Alaska’s new retail store and donation center at 3838 Old Seward
This month, we celebrated National Digital Inclusion Week. If you haven’t heard of this commemorative week before, it focuses on the concept that “everyone deserves the opportunity to use technology to live, learn, work and thrive.” At Goodwill®, we’ve seen first-hand how digital skills can change someone’s life.
In part 3 of our blog series on stackable credentials, we will delve deeper into the world of stackable credentials with an overview of Google’s Business certificate programs. Business stackable credentials have become prevalent as individuals seek to enhance their skills to enter or advance their careers in the industry. Google's five business certificate programs include: Google Project Management, Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce, Google Data Analytics, Google Business Intelligence, and Google Advanced Data Analytics. This blog will provide an overview of these five certificates and best practices for completion. Join us for part 3 of this 3-part blog series as we further explore the stackable credential world and see how they can be essential to new opportunities.
There are many factors to consider when embarking on a new career path or job search. Considering your needs, priorities, and motivations is essential to this process. This blog will review 10 key factors to help you conduct thorough research and consider long-term career goals to make informed decisions with the goal of a bright future.
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In part 2 of our blog series on stackable credentials, we will delve deeper into the world of stackable credentials with an overview of Google’s IT certificate programs. IT stackable credentials have become prevalent as individuals seek to enhance their skills to enter or advance their careers in the industry. Google's four IT certificate programs, IT Support, Cybersecurity, UX Design, and Automation with Python, are fantastic opportunities to stack IT credentials. This blog will provide an overview of these four certificates and best practices for completion. Join us for part 2 of this 3-part blog series as we further explore the stackable credential world and see how they can be essential to new opportunities.
Majority of adults (54%) are not in an ideal job with opportunities to grow, and most say skills training would help. Read the full results. ROCKVILLE, MD — A majority of current job seekers indicate a lack of skills and access to training is a primary barrier to employment, according to a new poll released
While considered an “off” year, every election is important and provides an opportunity to be an active participant in our democracy. This year, New Jersey and Virginia will hold regularly scheduled elections for governor. Other state executive offices up for election include lieutenant gubernatorial seats and an attorney general seat. Including down-ballot races, there are seven state executive offices up for election across four states in 2021.
With a few hours to spare, Congress narrowly avoided shutting down the federal government after passing a continuing resolution to keep the government open until December 3rd. Lawmakers hope that the extension will given them ample time to pass the twelve appropriations bills, some of which have passed the House, but none have passed the Senate. Continuing resolutions have become the norm, with Congress enacting one or more in all but three of the last 44 fiscal years.
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While celebrating the contributions made by women to all fabrics of life during Women’s History Month, it is troubling to do so at a time when the historic gains that women have made in the workforce are becoming history. Prior to the pandemic, unemployment rates for women and men were fairly equal. However, as the virus raged on, and schools and businesses closed, there was a disparate impact on women in the workforce. According to the National Women’s Law Center, female workforce participation has already dropped to 57%—the lowest level since 1988.
On March 20, scouts across Ohio will be visiting Goodwill stores to earn special patches for the spring Good Turn Day, providing them an opportunity to do a “good turn” in their community by collecting used clothing, books, housewares and other items to donate to Goodwill.
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