Each year during the last full week in September, the US Department of Labor (DOL) and the workforce development community celebrates older workers by marketing their value and continual contribution to today’s workforce. Last year, local Goodwill organizations collectively provided job-training and employment services to nearly 230,000 older workers – age 55 and over.
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Goodwill Industries International hosted a number of newly appointed CEOs of local Goodwill® organizations from around the country at our office in Rockville, MD and hit the Hill with our government relations team to discuss high-priority topics with lawmakers and staff.
The number 12 has been an important number for this Congress. To start, they only have 12 months to accomplish what they need before much of the attention begins to focus on 2018 mid-term elections. Also, Congress returned from the August recess for 12 legislative days this month. Here is a list of the 12 policy fights Congress faces and 12 ways in which you can stay informed and connect with lawmakers about each of these issues.
With Labor Day weekend signaling the official close to summer, children will begin returning to school to start a new year of learning and growing. Similarly, Congress will also be returning to work after their August recess.
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It is an interesting time for our nation’s politics. With so much at stake for the future, people across the country are looking at different ways in which they can improve our nation. The best way to get started is also the easiest, just get involved!
Ever since the 2016 Presidential election ended in November, pollsters and pundits have been focusing on 2018 midterm elections. Yes, it may seem it a little early but time goes by quickly.
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Supporting local farmers and farmers markets does more to the support the local economy than you might think. Help your local economy during national farmers market week.
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Proving that good news travels fast, Congress recently sent President Trump legislation to sign that comprehensively modifies the current GI Bill and gives military veterans and their families a leg-up in what can often be a tough transition to civilian life.
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Congress is at the table now with a budget that could mean cuts to major programs that help people just like you. Take a minute and share your story on why these programs are important to you and your community!
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From the REV UP Campaign at American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and joined by more than 140 national, state, local and regional organizations, the action calls attention to the power of the vote from the disability community at election time.
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As an advocate for Goodwill Industries®, I spend the better part of my day educating people about the mission of Goodwill® and the programs and services that are provided by local Goodwill organizations. If you’re one of our public supporters, you likely already know about Goodwill’s mission to provide job training and employment opportunities. But did you know that several local Goodwill organizations run a unique high school — The Excel Center — for adults who are working to earn their high school diplomas?
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This week we celebrate the USA’s 241st birthday. The United States of America has long been a special place in the world. It’s a place where people from all sorts of backgrounds come together to take on the challenges of the day and work to make things better.
