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Identifying Professional Development Opportunities

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Professional development is often talked about, but what does it really mean? Simply put, it’s the ongoing process of learning new skills and gaining knowledge to improve at your current job or to prepare for the next step in your career. For people starting out in entry-level roles, it’s an essential tool for not just keeping up, but moving forward. This blog examines various ways workers can seek to continually develop their skills and competencies. If you are interested in learning more, keep reading.

A Floral Festive Galentine’s Day to Remember

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With the start of the new year comes the opportunity to tap into your intuition, reflect on what makes you happy, and determine what steps you can take to do more of what you love this year. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that something that makes you happy is scoring an incredible find while shopping secondhand at Goodwill.

Thinking About Employment in a New Technological Environment

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This blog covers the changing technological landscape and its impact on acquiring work. If you’d like to learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of this new era, continue reading.

Manifesting Thrift Bliss: Finding New Favorites at Goodwill

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With the start of the new year comes the opportunity to tap into your intuition, reflect on what makes you happy, and determine what steps you can take to do more of what you love this year. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that something that makes you happy is scoring an incredible find while shopping secondhand at Goodwill.

Goodwill Industries International Statement on Tragic Events a Goodwill of Southern Arizona Donation Center in Tucson

January 5, 2026 – Goodwill Industries International (GII) is devastated by the tragic events that occurred on December 26 when, according to law enforcement, two employees were robbed and shot at a Tucson Donation Center of Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona, a member organization of GII. We are heartbroken that one of the victims, Juan Cristóbal Flores, has passed away. Our […]

How to Use Keywords on Your Résumé (and Why It Matters in 2026)

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If you’re searching for a new job in 2026, one of the smartest updates you can make to your résumé is also one of the simplest: using the right keywords.

How a Trip to Goodwill Can Help You Shed the Year of the Snake and Gallop into the Year of the Horse

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Another year has almost wrapped up — and while many of us are lucky to live these unique and wonderful lives, we may also want to leave behind what no longer serves us so we can make room for more happy memories in a new year.

Getting Crafty for the Holidays — Out with the Old, in With the New

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As the end of the year approaches and the hustle and bustle of the holidays kicks into full gear, don’t forget to take a moment to reflect on all the wonderful milestones and moments that occurred in the past twelve months.

Finding a Job with a Criminal Background

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As our last segment examining the McKinsey American Opportunity Survey findings, this post will look at the employment challenges facing individuals who were formerly incarcerated. If you’d like to learn more, continue reading.

How Secondhand Sunday Can Transform Your Holiday Planning

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It’s hard to believe the holiday season is here! Sometimes that holiday stress can mean taking time away from loved ones to shop sales at retail stores that kick off all throughout the holidays. But it doesn’t need to be that way. What if there was another way to shop that could be more meaningful- more affordable and sustainable?

Growing Your Education, Skills and Experience

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This blog is part four of our look at the “American Opportunity Survey”. In this post, we cover the reasons why the “skills gap” is detrimental to young individuals entering the workforce and discusses what can be done in response by today’s youth. If you’re interested in learning more, keep reading.

Host A Friendsgiving To Remember With Cute DIY Autumnal Candlemaking

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Thanksgiving might be all about the food, but Friendsgiving is the perfect time to catch up with friends. Popular enough to become its own (unofficial) holiday, Friendsgiving kicks off the holiday season as friends, new and old, gather together over delicious food while reminiscing on memories together.