Benny from Lexington, KY, asks, "I've been out of work for three months and am attending networking events in hopes of increasing my chances. Someone told me I should have an elevator speech ready. Can you tell me what that means?"
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Jennifer has been a Goodwill employee for 14 years, hanging clothes that get sent out on Goodwill sales floors. With her co-workers' support, she has increased the number of pieces she can produce and is a smiling and cheerful colleague.
There's nothing like an old T-shirt; it's cozy, comfortable and familiar. But what can you do with T-shirts that are becoming a little worn out or kind of stained? Here are three ideas that can transform your old T-shirt into something new.
Time is ticking for Congress to act on automatic spending cuts scheduled to take effect in January 2013. These cuts threaten key programs that help people in your community find work and advance in their careers. Goodwill® is committed to protecting these critical workforce investments and urges you to contact your senators and representatives.
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Lidia from Tuscon, AZ, asks, "How do I get my dad enrolled in your free computer classes for seniors?"
Earlier this summer, Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois (Rockford) awarded $15,000 for two scholarships to assist persons at Rock Valley College who face challenges to advancing their education. The scholarships — designed to enable the recipients to build a better future for themselves, their families and the entire community — were made possible by funds raised from the Goodwill’s Diva Dress Sale and Fashion Show last March.
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Following a stroke as a baby, Crystal experienced challenges with motor control and motor skills. She intended to pursue a career in the movies; however, she faced a hard dose of reality after moving to California and eventually ended up back in Texas. Hear Crystal's story of how she linked up with Goodwill and is now giving back to her community.
One of the hottest summers on record is drawing to a close, and while there are still plenty of warm-weather activities to fuel our fun, it’s also time to start thinking about back-to-school and fall fashions. Top fashion designers are pulling inspiration from a wide range of decades this fall, including the grungy 90s and psychedelic 70s. Here are five of the hottest back-to-school trends that, with a little bit of vision and creativity, can be easily emulated with secondhand clothing found at your local Goodwill® store.
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Campaign season is fully underway as both major political parties prepare for their respective conventions. Living in a swing state means I’m exposed to even more commercials, radio ads and newspaper editorials than those lucky enough to be able to avoid seeing such negativity -- and I’m a policy wonk who usually loves this stuff, especially when the issues are being debated. There is certainly no lack of issues critical for nonprofits and supporters like you that can be discussed.
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Campaign season is fully underway as both major political parties prepare for their respective conventions. Living in a swing state means I’m exposed to even more commercials, radio ads and newspaper editorials than those lucky enough to be able to avoid seeing such negativity -- and I’m a policy wonk who usually loves this stuff, especially when the issues are being debated. There is certainly no lack of issues critical for nonprofits and supporters like you that can be discussed.
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Stan from Great Falls, MT, asks, “I’m applying for an office job that involves some writing, and the employer wants me to submit some writing samples. I’ve never had to do this before. Can you help?”
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Military veterans are well positioned to meet the demands of a skilled and committed workforce. Sharing veterans’ stories can be transformative for all involved; the act is both empowering for the veteran and meaningful for the viewing audience. We invite you to check out our Homefront Chats initiative, a video-based storytelling project by 15 veterans participating in Goodwill's Operation: GoodJobs program.
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