I was filling out five or six job applications every day. I tried to do fast food, but fast food wasn’t even calling me back! My social worker referred me to Goodwill, where I entered the Transition to Independence and Employment program. Now my job title is sales associate. It meant a lot to me to actually support my daughter now that I am employed. To give her the things she needs, that means more to me than anything in the world.
Category: The Goodwill Blog
Life After Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Reauthorization
Last week, Congress overwhelming cleared the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) (H.R. 803) for the President’s expected signature. The action signals the end of an 11-year effort to reauthorize the nation’s job training program.
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Make the Right Lasting Impression During Your Exit Interview
Shelley from Little Rock, AR, asks, “I found a new job and recently gave my two weeks’ notice. My current human resources department would like me to participate in an exit interview before I leave, but I’m nervous about what I should and shouldn’t say. Help!”
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Orlando Goodwill Teaches Children the Importance of Giving Through Mini Storefont
On June 26, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (Orlando) opened a mini “storefront” at the Children's Safety Village of Central Florida, a miniature city that provides civics and safety lessons through interactive activities and role-playing exercises.
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My Story: Ashley Cole
After I graduated high school in 2010, I was home for a year with nothing to do. Goodwill® helped me fill out a job application for the daycare center that I’m at now. I want to keep working at this job as long as I can—keeping smiles on the kids’ faces, keeping them learning.
House Reauthorizes Workforce Programs in Historic Vote
Following the Senate’s overwhelming 95–3 vote in June, the House voted 415–6 on July 9 to approve H.R. 803, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The bill will now go to President Barack Obama for his signature.
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Meeting Alternatives Make the Best Use of Everyone’s Time
James from Seattle, WA, asks, “My team loves meetings … but we tend not to accomplish a whole lot and sometimes I hardly have time to do my regular job. How can I convince everyone that not every decision requires a meeting?"
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Meeting Alternatives Make the Best Use of Everyone's Time
James from Seattle, WA, asks, “My team loves meetings … but we tend not to accomplish a whole lot and sometimes I hardly have time to do my regular job. How can I convince everyone that not every decision requires a meeting?"
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My Story: John Geter
It has been a pretty good situation because I ended up with a job and got to meet a lot of new people and mentoring to other peers at Goodwill®.
Johnstown Goodwill Creates GoodDeeds Club to Promote Youth Volunteerism
Goodwill Industries of the Conemaugh Valley (Johnstown) has created the GoodDeeds Club as part of its GoodGuides® Youth Mentoring Program. The purpose of the program is to engage area youth through volunteer projects.
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Out of Many, One
Recently, the U.S. Senate demonstrated how differences can eventually be overcome and turned into unity. On June 24, it voted overwhelmingly to pass the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (H.R. 803). Now it’s the U.S. House of Representative’s turn to demonstrate its ability to discuss differences and then move forward in a positive direction.
Problem Brewing? Observe, Listen and Ask
Zadie from Tyler, TX, asks, “Sometimes, I can sense that the people I work with are getting frustrated with me, but I’m not sure why or what I’m doing wrong. I’m feeling pretty indecisive about how to handle these situations.”
