Circularity in Action: Reflections from New York Climate Week
By Jacob Wills, Government Affairs Manager, Goodwill Industries International New York Climate Week offered an opportunity to engage with policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability advocates on some of the most important challenges facing the circular economy. For Goodwill®, these conversations were particularly meaningful because creating value through reuse has been at the core of our […]
My Goodwill Story – Eli
Eli was looking for work but struggling to find the right fit. That’s when he was referred to Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois (Peoria) by a family friend. His career coach walked him through the Goodwill Opportunity Accelerator®, a framework designed to support job seekers on their journey to employment. Together with program staff, Eli […]
Develop Your AI Skills with Google’s AI Professional Certificate
The Google AI Professional Certificate is Google’s most comprehensive AI training program — seven hands-on courses that teach you to apply AI across planning, research, communication, content creation, data analysis and app building. Available at no cost through the Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator® with support from Google.org, the program takes under 10 hours, requires no […]
Defy Gravity and Expectations With Thrifted Wicked-Themed DIY Costumes for the Whole Family
By Felicia Czochanski Bisaro Photo: @Stephanie Renee Tillman No holiday brings out our creativity quite like Halloween can! Whether you want to channel your inner superhero or let loose like the pop star you pretended to be with a hairbrush microphone as a kid, there’s something fun for everyone to dress up as. Halloween is […]
Leading the Conversation on AI and the Future of Work
By Laura Walling, Vice President of Government Affairs, Goodwill Industries International, Inc. Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping jobs, skills, and career pathways. As policymakers, employers, and educators grapple with what comes next, Goodwill is working to ensure that workers remain at the center of the conversation. That commitment was on full display recently as Goodwill […]
Thrifty Ideas To Celebrate National Self Care Month That Won’t Break The Bank
By Felicia Czochanski Bisaro September is National Self Care Month, and if you’re reading this article it’s not a coincidence – this is your reminder to treat yourself this month! It can be so easy to put yourself last on the to-do list, whether you’re taking care of others first, constantly feel like there’s not […]
Reading the Future of Work: What the New Employment Projections Mean
By Laura Walling, Vice President of Government Affairs, Goodwill Industries International, Inc. The latest employment projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) offer an important glimpse into the future of America’s workforce. From 2025 to 2035, the economy is projected to add 5.9 million jobs, with the strongest growth concentrated in healthcare, social […]
Statistics from the 2025 Goodwill Annual Impact Report
Goodwill Nonprofit Impact in 2025 Goodwill provides people with the tools they need to find jobs in growing industries or advance their careers. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive through education and purposeful employment. At the core of our mission is the knowledge that we all benefit when more people have access […]
My Goodwill Story – Gary
Today, more senior workers in America remain employed longer and retire later than the once-standard age of 65. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of older workers aged 55 and older is growing at a rate that outpaces the overall growth of the labor force. In 2025, about one in […]
Accelerate Your Job Search with AI – Google’s AI Job Search Course
Accelerate Your Job Search with AI is a free course from Google that teaches you how to use AI tools like Gemini, NotebookLM and Career Dreamer to find your next job faster. Available at no cost through the Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator® with support from Google.org, this self-paced program helps you uncover your transferable skills, […]
Building Skills for the Future During Workforce Development Month
By Mitch Coppes, Federal Government Affairs Manager, Goodwill Industries International Goodwill® is celebrating National Workforce Development Month throughout September. The month recognizes the important contributions of workforce professionals and highlights the programs, partnerships and initiatives that help job seekers develop their skills while connecting employers with the talent they need. States across the country are […]
Congress Is Going Home Early. Advocates Should Continue Their Work.
By Laura Walling, Vice President of Government Affairs, Goodwill Industries International, Inc. The House of Representative’s schedule is unusual this year. Typically, both chambers (House and Senate) spend the entire month of August in recess, returning after Labor Day. The House returned this week and passed a bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government […]