Even if you can't make it to Washington, D.C., for Goodwill's 10th annual Advocacy Day, there are other ways you can help.
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Six Charts That Illustrate the Divide Between Rural and Urban America
We’ve all heard of the great divide between life in rural and urban America. But what are the factors that contribute to these differences? [This article was originally published on The Conversation.]
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Match Your Skills to Your Ideal Workplace
Being able to do your best work in the best workplace for you will go a long way toward having a fulfilling career. Use these tips for insights into how to find the best place to work.
My Story: Brianne Hoagland
Placed by Ohio Valley Goodwill’s Employment Services team in August 2016, Brianne has certainly made a positive impression on her new employer- being promoted within months of being hired. “I love my new job! Its been 8 years since I have been employed and I am very excited, It’s a dream come true!!
Getting Organized: As Easy as A-B-C…and D
Welcome to the first in a series of advice articles to help you tackle your Spring Cleaning projects! In this post, we focus on decisions. Everything you see sitting around on your place is a decision that hasn’t been made or an action that hasn’t been taken. To help you make decisions, we suggest using our A-B-C-D prioritization tool.
DIY Statement Wall for Spring, Part 1
I know I’m not the only person who walks out of a Goodwill store feeling inspired by a new favorite collectible. But here’s the trick to having a collection that adds value to your life instead of just taking up space in your home: proper curation and display. Today and next Friday, we’ll walk you through the two-part creation of a statement wall that showcases small collectibles.
March Madness on Capitol Hill
It’s that time of year when work productivity allegedly drops as college basketball fans try to keep track of scores and brackets. (Three of my final four are still alive – so I have a chance!) This month, Capitol Hill is partaking in its own style of March Madness.
The State of Rural Poverty
Many rural areas have a population of 1,000 people or less, and unfortunately service providers like Goodwill may never have a location in a county of this size. However, Goodwill organizations in surrounding communities reach out to individuals and families to provide a tailored approach so that each person can benefit from case management and an individualized plan for the services they need to achieve success.
Applying for a Job at an In-store Kiosk
In the past, if you were looking to work at a specific company, you’d visit the employer and request a job application. A team member would hand you a paper application, and you’d either sit and fill it out on-site, or take it home and return it the next day. In-store kiosks, where you sit down and fill out an application on a company computer station, have largely replaced paper applications and can be a viable way to apply for a job—particularly if you lack regular computer access at home.
Spring 2017 Closet Cleaning Guide
Spring is here, so it’s time to refresh your closet to reflect 2017’s fashion favorites! In today’s guide, we’ll identify two styles that are over (and safe to donate!) plus one easy and enduring trend that works for every body type and is currently enjoying another moment on the runway.
President’s "Skinny" Budget Trims More Than Fat
Few doubt that finding ways to save money in the Federal government's $3.5 trillion budget is possible. The real question is if the effort is a serious attempt to eliminate ineffective programs, rein in wasteful spending, and focus on those to truly have impact, or is it just a move to cut departments and agencies out of favor with whatever party is in the White House? Want to take action now? Tell your members of Congress what you believe in.
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Ways to Help Reduce Rural Poverty
Poverty is a term that has been greatly desensitized. The effect of the word is about as mellow as hearing “debt crisis” or “economically disadvantaged,” regarding the United States as a whole. The sentiment for many has unceasingly been, “if it does not affect me, then it cannot possibly be happening or be that bad.”
