White House Announces FY25 Budget Plan

As lawmakers on Capitol Hill continue their work to finalize federal funding for the current fiscal year, the Biden Administration is pushing forward with its plans for FY25 funding with the release of the President’s annual budget request to Congress. The White House touted the $7.3 trillion budget plan as a continuation of the Administration’s efforts to lower costs for families, protect and strengthen Medicare and Social Security, and reduce the budget deficit by $3 trillion over the next ten years.

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Goodwill Celebrates Outstanding Achievements at Annual Conference of Executives

“The award recipients represent the epitome of dedication and commitment to advancing Goodwill’s mission” Goodwill® Industries International (GII) proudly announces the winners of its prestigious awards at the Annual Conference of Executives held last week  in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s ceremony was truly remarkable, featuring three illustrious Hall of Fame inductees alongside three outstanding

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2024 State of the Union Recap

President Biden recently delivered his State of the Union remarks before Congress. Among the special guests invited to attend the speech was Ariel Clarke who works as a Senate custodian through Goodwill of Greater Washington’s participation in the AbilityOne program. AbilityOne empowers nonprofit organizations, including many local Goodwill® organizations, to provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities to deliver a range of contract business services to government agencies. 

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Beyond Nerves: How to Achieve Interview Confidence (Interview Best Practices)

Let’s face it: job interviews can be a massive source of anxiety. I’ve experienced this first-hand and have coached many individuals in overcoming this anxiety. There is pressure to present ourselves in the best light while still remaining authentic and relaxed. Fear not! This blog post will guide you through how to transform those nerves into confidence so you can nail your next interview.

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How to Embrace a Clutter-Free New Year to Make Room for New Opportunities in 2024

Are you hoping to beat the clutter in 2024? There’s something special about those moments in which we can truly start fresh. This time of year is when we reflect on what has worked and what hasn’t and turn those insights into a new perspective. Decluttering what no longer serves you creates more than just extra space; it creates room for new opportunities.

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Career Technical Education Preparing Students for Success

For more than 12 million secondary and postsecondary students across the country, career and technical education (CTE) programs provide pathways to continued education and good jobs. Programs of study in CTE combine academic instruction with hands-on learning and occupational skills training for careers in in-demand fields like health care and information technology.

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