Todd from Burlington, VT, asks, "My parents told me I have to get a job for the first time this summer. I just finished my junior year of high school -- how am I supposed to get hired with no work experience?"
Category: The Goodwill Blog
What Political Gridlock and Disinvestment Really Mean for America
Earlier this week, members of Congress observed Memorial Day in their home states and districts. Meanwhile, advocates for programs funded through non-defense discretionary (NDD) spending remain concerned about the country’s political and economic outlook. “Non-defense discretionary spending” is such a wonky term that it can lose its meaning during the process. In an effort to
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Hispanic-Focused Services in Georgia Help Encourage a ‘Buena Vida’
Hispanics now comprise 15 percent of the total U.S. labor force, and by 2020 that number is expected to rise to 19 percent. Despite this, many of these Hispanic workers and job seekers are not reaching their full potential. To better serve this population, a private grant in 2010 enabled Goodwill Industries International to establish Buena Vida (Good Life), a program designed to provide education and employment services for job seekers in the Hispanic community. Through this grant, Goodwill agencies are developing their Hispanic services in surrounding communities in partnership with community organizations and institutions.
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My Story: Darrell Mallard
As a young man, Darrell made poor life choices and ended up living in an environment filled with violence, drugs and alcohol. Although he got his life back on track, a bout with cancer caused him to have to leave the job he loved and regress back into substance abuse. The job he found at Goodwill gave him the stability he needed to progress in life and support his family. "Today, I am a better man, husband and father," he says.
Spring Cleaning: Kitchen Organization with Thrifted Jars
I have a confession to make. Although I love collecting kitchen gadgets at thrift stores, I hate cooking. The mess and the measuring completely exhaust me. Luckily, my husband-to-be loves the process, so I don’t starve! But, to be fair, I’m trying to spend more time in the kitchen. To keep my stress level low, I thought a little Spring Cleaning kitchen organization was in order.
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Goodwill's Capacity Is Increasing: Can Policymakers Hold Up Their End of the Deal?
Last week, approximately 160 people representing Goodwill agencies all across the country came to Washington to inform members of Congress about how Goodwill helps people who have employment challenges to find jobs and advance in careers. They noted that many of our achievements depend on a public-private partnership that exists between Goodwill and government programs that leverage our resources and expertise. Unfortunately, this public-private partnership is becoming lopsided. Over the course of the past decade, we have aggressively worked to increase our capacity to do more, while government resources have steadily declined.
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Goodwill’s Capacity Is Increasing: Can Policymakers Hold Up Their End of the Deal?
Last week, approximately 160 people representing Goodwill agencies all across the country came to Washington to inform members of Congress about how Goodwill helps people who have employment challenges to find jobs and advance in careers. They noted that many of our achievements depend on a public-private partnership that exists between Goodwill and government programs that leverage our resources and expertise. Unfortunately, this public-private partnership is becoming lopsided. Over the course of the past decade, we have aggressively worked to increase our capacity to do more, while government resources have steadily declined.
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Three Strategies for Managing Rejection in Your Job Search
Mallorie from Bakersfield, CA, asks, “I’ve been applying for jobs for several months now with no luck. All of these ‘no’s and lack of responses are making me feel pretty hopeless. What am I supposed to do?”
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Sarnia Goodwill Kicks Off Year-Long Anniversary with Free Concert and Welcome Luncheon
Jim Gibbons at Sarnia receptionOn May 5, Canadian singer-songwriter Justin Hines performed a free concert to kick off a year-long 80th anniversary celebration of Goodwill Industries – Essex Kent Lambton (Sarnia, ON). HVM Holdings and Glenn Recycling sponsored the concert, which was held at the Imperial Theatre. On May 6, Jim Gibbons, the president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International, spoke at a breakfast hosted by the Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce.
My Story – Keith Buckley
When Keith came to Goodwill, he brought a history of substance abuse and a criminal background with him. He embraced the chance to make a change in his life, rising through five promotions to be an assistant director of plant operations. Today, he says he enjoys the opportunity to give new people the same chance he was given to succeed.
Join the Goodwill® on the Hill Virtual Advocacy Day!
Today, Goodwill® advocates from around the country will visit Capitol Hill and meet with hundreds of lawmakers to advocate for federal investments in programs that leverage Goodwill and benefit the people we serve, and the reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). You can take part in the Goodwill on the Hill Virtual Advocacy Day to make your voice heard!
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Five Tips for Using Email Effectively in the Workplace
Helen from Astoria, NY, asks, “I overheard one of the women I work with complaining to another coworker that I send too many emails. I’m just trying to make sure I cover all of my bases and that my boss sees that I’m working. Tell me what you think.”
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