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!
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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Test Post Career Advice
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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.
Childhood Classics Revisited at Goodwill
When nostalgia starts to sneak in, it can be hard to resist the pull. We all look for ways to relive our favorite moments from the good ol’ days, but often feel guilty when relics simply hang around and take up space. The great news is, you don’t have to hold back when you’re strolling through Goodwill and spot something you had as a kid. Here are a few of our favorite childhood classics revisited with a practical DIY twist…
Happy Birthday, America!
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.
Find the Right Program by Knowing Your Interests First
You’ll be asked to consider a lot of things when trying to select the training or education program that will form the foundation of your career—cost, time, requirements, commitments and more are what you should consider when choosing a specific program. But the most basic thing, whether you’re going to be trained for the right career type, can be harder to know. So how do you know which is the best option?
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Rediscover Your True Self through Self-assessment
It’s never too late to take a self assessment and personality test. They offer questions about our likes, dislikes and needs. The answers can help us rediscover what we want to be as adults.
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My Story: Brian Miller
Brian Miller persevered through a difficult, challenging youth and turned his life around with hard work and help from Goodwill.
