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May 15, 2012

Thousands Attend Goodwill® Career Fairs across the U.S. and Canada

This year’s Goodwill Industries® Week, celebrated last week, was one of the most exciting to date. Thirty-six Goodwills across the U.S. and Canada hosted more than 100 on-the-ground career fair events, and for the first time Goodwill Industries International hosted a virtual career fair.

May 14, 2012

My Story: Will Place

Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, Will faced a childhood of broken bones followed by bone cancer which caused him to lose his left arm. Employers were reluctant to hire him with these disabilities. At Goodwill, Will learned to be more independent and successfully train for call center work with simple accommodations. He looks forward to an impending job interview and entering the workforce.

May 11, 2012

Five Pinterest DIY Projects You Can Complete with Items from Goodwill®

At Goodwill®, we’re particularly excited about Pinterest since so many of the projects and outfits people are pinning can be easily completed with items that you can find in our stores. Read on to find out about five easy DIY projects we first learned about on Pinterest that you can take on this weekend using items found at Goodwill.

May 10, 2012

Proposed Legislation Could Hurt Programs That Help Job Seekers

For individuals struggling to find work, federally funded employment and social services programs are crucial resources on the road to employment. This week, the U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee worked to advance legislation that aims to avoid an automatic, across-the-board spending cut scheduled for January.

May 9, 2012

Advance Your Career with Free Online Testing Resources

Maurice from Charleston, SC, asks, “Where can I get career testing that helps me find a job that suits me best?”

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