Before coming to Goodwill, Jim worked many different jobs for little-to-no pay. He came to Goodwill at age 40 and was given the opportunity to learn several jobs in the production and contracts department. He quickly proved his abilities and was promoted to working in the store. He is happy to be earning and saving money, and to have funds to buy record albums and go on dates with his girlfriend.
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The Stories Thrift Stores Tell Us
Last summer with the help of Goodwill Industries® and a Kickstarter campaign, I spent 52 days visiting thrift stores across the country in an RV named “HaRVey” for my personal photo project, All Thrifty States. To me, thrift stores are a great way to get to know a community and take the pulse of our nation. In the stuff, I see stories.
Job Creation and Skills Training Should Be a Priority this Election
As the election season heats up, voters want candidates to focus on getting people back to work. Unfortunately, a recent poll revealed a disparity between reducing unemployment and the need for providing new skills training for the unemployed.
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Can a Piercing Hurt Your Chances of Finding a Job?
Tanvi from Atlanta, GA, asks, "I have a nose piercing. Do you think that's okay at work?"
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My Story: Eddie Leonard
Eddie's productive life went downhill when he started experimenting with drugs and alcohol. After being referred to Goodwill, he fell in love with the agency and earned a position as the floor care manager.
Put a Thrift Shop Spin on Spring’s Pastel Trend
Fashion designers Phillip Lim, Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, Diane von Furstenberg, Giambattista Valli and Louis Vuitton all showed variations of the pastel trend in their spring 2012 runway shows. Fortunately, any time that the designers are pushing a trend with a vintage spin, you can save hundreds by recreating the trend with clothing found at your local Goodwill®.
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Put a Thrift Shop Spin on Spring's Pastel Trend
Fashion designers Phillip Lim, Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, Diane von Furstenberg, Giambattista Valli and Louis Vuitton all showed variations of the pastel trend in their spring 2012 runway shows. Fortunately, any time that the designers are pushing a trend with a vintage spin, you can save hundreds by recreating the trend with clothing found at your local Goodwill®.
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Goodwill® Remains Hopeful about Bipartisan Job Training Bill
Enacted in 1998, the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is long overdue to be reauthorized. Once Congress reconvenes on May 4, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce is expected to consider two bills, a Republican version – H.R. 4297; and the Democrats’ alternative – H.R. 4227, that propose to reauthorize the 14-year-old law.
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Tips for Balancing School and Work
Drea from Casper, WY, asks, “I've had lots of late night study sessions lately, and my boss has started to notice that I'm pretty exhausted at work. Any advice?”
Local Goodwill Prepares Youth with Disabilities for Adult Life
Nineteen-year-old Sarah Yoncoskie is getting hands-on experience at Christiana Hospital – part of the largest health care system in Delaware. Yoncoskie participates in Goodwill's Project SEARCH, a program that combines work experience with training in employability and independent living skills to help young adults with disabilities make successful transitions from school to adult life.
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My Story: Jarvin Dorsey
After being paralyzed in a drive-by shooting, high school football player Jarvin Dorsey was forced to rexamine his education and life plans. In his story, he shares how his journey took him to Goodwill's Work Adjustment Training program and how he's now helping others get their lives back on track.
Decorate Your Home with Used Books from Goodwill®
Whether or not you’re a bibliophile, Goodwill® has just the book for you. With a wide and ever-growing selection, the book section of your local store will not only be an excellent place to browse if you like to read, but also if you need to touch up your home decor. Read on to see how I've used books in various ways to decorate my apartment, as well as a DIY project for turning a gently loved book into a secret hiding place.
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