What “Education” is Starting to Look Like in a Post-industrial World

Education has gone through a lot of changes over the last several years, and it continues to change as technologies emerge and new insights into how people learn can be applied.

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Summer Storm Solutions from Goodwill®

I love the drama of a summer storm—the thrill of thunder and ever-exciting lightning add interest to dreary weather. But after a few rainy days in a row, it’s easy to feel like storms are cramping summer style. Don’t let cabin fever get the best of you! Here are four ideas for summer storm solutions.

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It's National Disability Voter Registration Week

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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What to Do If You’re Being Bullied at Work

Bullying has become a mainstream concern in recent years, particularly among young people, but the awareness raised about bullying behavior has started to affect people of all ages and in all places.

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Goodwill® Helps With Career Advancement Through Education

Nearly 20 percent of working-age adults in the U.S. don’t have a high school diploma. That’s over 30 million people who are trying to provide for themselves and their families without having one of the most important credentials. Goodwill strives to help people everyday by finding new ways to address this most critical issue.

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My Story: Everardo Jaimez

Through hard work, determination and some help from his local Goodwill, Everado Jamiez was able to overcome homelessness and is now employed as a Customer Service Representative helping the residents of Greensboro, NC.

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Watching Wimbledon with Goodwill®

Have you been watching Wimbledon? These championships (happening right now!) are known as the most prestigious tennis events in the world and since 2017’s matches will culminate this weekend, now’s the perfect time to see what the fuss is all about! But first, in the spirit of the sport, let’s see what thrifty finds we can serve up!

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Join Goodwill® in Supporting Educational Programs for Adult Learners

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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Seven Surprising Social Networking Opportunities

When considering your professional development think through what your online presence consists of, and if that is the personal brand you would like on display to others. Once you have perfected your professional online presence, here are some sites to help build your network.

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Night School: Moving Film Reveals Realities of Adult Education

Last October, I was fortunate to view a screening of “Night School,” a documentary by filmmaker Andrew Cohn that explores the lives of three Indianapolis-based students determined to graduate from an adult charter high school. The film premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival and opened theatrically in various markets this June.

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How to Structure a Great Cover Letter

When you apply for a job using a résumé, your cover letter will likely be the first thing that a recruiter or hiring manager will see. One of the most important things to do is to keep the letter short and to the point. That’s not very much space to tell your whole story, but using the following structure can help you organize your thoughts and make you a more attractive candidate.

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