Spice Up Your Fall Décor With These Home Hacks

I’ll be the first to admit the summer heat really got to me this year. I’ve had enough of the humidity that makes my hair frizz up and my makeup sweat up by the time I get back to my apartment after a 10-minute walk. I love the warm weather, but the heat is another story. Fall brings a welcome change for me.

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Making Connections During Digital Inclusion Week

Digital Inclusion Week is a time to promote digital equity and advance essential digital skills, digital literacy, and affordable internet connections to low-income families, people with disabilities, youth and young adults, people involved in the criminal justice system, military veterans, and other people facing barriers to digital inclusion.

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Volunteerism: Why Workers and the Unemployed Alike Should Take Part in Community Service

When it comes to volunteering, you likely have a lot of questions. How can you get involved? What are the benefits to yourself and those around you? We want to help demystify volunteerism and explain how it can be used as a strategy not only for finding paid work but also for meeting new people and learning relevant skills.

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House Committee Hearing Focuses on Strengthening the Workforce System

The House Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee of the Education and the Workforce Committee recently held a hearing on strengthening the workforce system and improving outcomes for job seekers, employers, and taxpayers through the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

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My Story: Pamela Johnson

Goodwill® is celebrating National Employ Older Workers Week – September 24 – 30, 2023 – which recognizes the vital role of older workers in the workforce and innovative strategies to increase awareness of this community. After multiple strenuous job searches, Pamela felt further away from her dream than ever. She cared deeply about her community and always saw herself in a career where she could focus on improving the world.

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This Barbie Thrifts Luxury Clothes At Goodwill

The Barbie movie has taken the world by storm as one of the most popular box office films of all-time, winning the record for highest-grossing opening weekend film for a female director. This is fitting, considering the empowering feminist themes woven throughout the movie.

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The Easy, Thriftable Group-Friendly Halloween Costume To Ace Them All

Pickleball has taken the United States by storm this year as it has become the fastest growing sport in the country. Cities and towns are racing to install pickleball courts for residents and pickleball clubs have become more and more popular. A cross between tennis, badminton, and ping pong, the game creates a fast paced and fun competition – as well as a cute and trendy costume.

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Congress Returns with a Full Plate

The Senate returned from the August recess on the 5th while the House is back in session on the 12th. Both chambers have a busy schedule ahead not only for the remainder of the calendar year, but certainly for the weeks ahead.

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Navigating Your Career Path: A Guide to O*Net and My Next Move

In a previous blog, I discussed key factors to consider when embarking on a new career path or job search. I also introduced readers to O*Net and My Next Move. I have walked alongside individuals on their journey to success. There are definite opportunities for growth, self-discovery, and the pursuit of job satisfaction. Still, I also understand that this process can bring uncertainty and fear of the unknown. O*Net and My Next Move are websites with tools that will empower you to make well-informed, data-driven decisions. You can proceed on your career journey with confidence and assurance that you are on the right path instead of letting uncertainty and fear hold you back.

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My Goodwill Story: Jose Mendoza

We’re happy to share Jose’s story in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. When faced with a problem, you find a solution. That's the mindset that Jose has had his entire life. At just one-year-old, he began to lose his vision. Doctors never told him why, but over time, he progressively became more visually impaired. In 2008, he moved to America from Mexico when he was still young.

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Thriftable DIY Barbie Home Decor That Will Help You Dance The Night Away

There’s a lot we can learn from the Barbie movie, which has caused a resurgence of all things feminine and pink. A celebration of women, friendship, and life, the movie reminds us that we should be empowered to be strong in our beliefs and that pink does go with everything. As the Barbiecore trend continues to be popular into the fall, it’s time to think about ways that you can integrate pink into your everyday life, including home decor and party decor.

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A Labor Day Message to Protect Workforce Funding

For many Americans, Labor Day marks the end of summer, the start of a new school year, and one last chance to enjoy the nice weather while gathered with family and friends over the long weekend. It’s also a time to take stock of the state of our nation’s workforce and how we can collectively work to improve employment and economic outcomes for all job seekers and career advancers.

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