President Trump wasted no time settling back into the oval office, issuing more than 40 executive orders (EOs) in his first week of his second administration. During his first term, Trump signed 14 executive orders and memoranda over his first week. The broad range of issues covered by the actions of interest to Goodwill and the people we serve include diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs; government grants and contracts; civic engagement; and immigration. Some EOs may not take effect immediately and some face legal challenges.
Category: Advocate
Meet the New Faces and New Leaders Tackling Workforce Policy in Congress
The 119th Congress welcomes 65 freshman members of the House of Representatives and 12 new Senators. In some of the key congressional committees that oversee federal workforce and employment policies, these freshman lawmakers have joined their ranks as veteran members have taken on new roles.
READ MORE from Meet the New Faces and New Leaders Tackling Workforce Policy in Congress
119th Congress Begins with New Priorities and Unfinished Business
The 119th Congress gaveled into session on January 3 as lawmakers returned to Washington with a long list of unfinished legislative business and new policy priorities to tackle in the coming months. Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown in late December by passing a stopgap continuing resolution to fund the government through March 14.
READ MORE from 119th Congress Begins with New Priorities and Unfinished Business
Government Funding Negotiations Continue with Shutdown Imminent
After being unable to pass separate Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) appropriations bills, an initial bill referred to as a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government was agreed to earlier this week by bipartisan leaders of the House and Senate.
READ MORE from Government Funding Negotiations Continue with Shutdown Imminent
National Apprenticeship Week Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Did you know that individuals who complete a Registered Apprenticeship program earn an average of $300,000 more over their careers than those who do not complete an apprenticeship, or that the median return on investment in Registered Apprenticeship for employers is 44.3 percent? For millions of Americans, participation in an apprenticeship program offers a pathway to a rewarding career with good wages.
READ MORE from National Apprenticeship Week Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Creating Opportunities Beyond the Election
Some election results are still being tabulated and there are many unknowns concerning what the outcomes at the federal, state, and local levels will mean for the interests of Goodwill®, the charitable sector, and those we serve. What we do know is that there are several opportunities to raise awareness of Goodwill’s mission, build new relationships and strengthen current ones, and increase our public policy influence.
Time to Get Out the Vote
We have reached the home stretch in the 2024 general election. On Tuesday, November 5th, voters will elect the 47th president of the United States. In addition to the presidential race, there are elections for 34 U.S. Senate seats, 435 U.S. House of Representatives seats, state legislative races across 44 states, and 11 races for governor, alongside scores of municipal races and ballot initiatives.
Vote Early Day
On Tuesday, October 29th Goodwill is joining thousands of nonpartisan organizations nationwide to celebrate Vote Early Day, a civic holiday created to empower Americans to share their voices by casting their ballot before Election Day.
2024 NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
During October we’re proud to recognize National Disability Awareness Month (NDEAM) and celebrate the value and talent workers with disabilities add to America’s workplaces and economy.
READ MORE from 2024 NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
Federal Funding Update
Before Congress adjourned for the month of October so lawmakers could hit the campaign trail, the House and Senate agreed to pass a short-term continuing resolution.
National Employ Older Workers Week
Each year, National Employ Older Workers Week (NEOWW) is celebrated during the last week of September to raise up the important contributions of older workers in the U.S. workforce.
Workforce Development Month
September is Workforce Development Month, first celebrated in 2005 to raise awareness about the importance of our industry to a growing national economy. The month celebrates the contributions of workforce professionals and highlights events and initiatives that support job seekers and employers.
