The gap between eager, young workers and their access to living-wage jobs is one that is felt by many youths in rural Southwest Washington – especially those struggling to rise out of poverty.
Category: The Goodwill Blog
Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems
You just clicked the button to submit your online job application to the employer’s applicant tracking system (ATS). Let’s explore what these systems are and why companies use them.
Three Outfit Ideas For Your Office Holiday Party
Office holiday parties are tricky to dress for - so below, I’m sharing a range of outfit inspiration that can work for any type of holiday party or event.
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Champions for Charitable Giving
This past Tuesday, December 3 marked Giving Tuesday, a day when American generosity is on full display. Early reports indicate that nonprofits raised nearly $2 billion.
San Francisco Goodwill Featured as the #2 Seller on the eBay for Charity Platform in Milestone Announcement and Video Celebrating $1 Billion Raised Globally
eBay for Charity—one of the world’s largest and most active fundraising platforms where a hundred percent of the portion of funds raised goes directly back to the intended charities.
Tips for Dealing with Office Politics
While good work experience and skills are important to earning a job, you also need to be aware of how you are coming across in the hiring process.
We’re Thankful for Advocates Like You
We’re giving thanks this year for our supporters and Congressional champions who have advocated on behalf of the Goodwill® mission, advanced our public policy priorities, and strengthened our influence with policymakers.
My Story: Daniel Bailey
A Navy veteran, Daniel Bailey walked through the doors of Palmetto Goodwill looking for assistance in getting his life back on track. Mr. Bailey, recently released from prison, just wanted to work and find somewhere to live so he could rebuild his life.
Goodwill Industries of Denver Serves More Than 13,000 Disadvantaged Students Across the State
Just one of more than 20 mission programs, Goodwill’s Youth Career Development Program addresses deep deficits in graduation rates by providing customized direction and support to under-resourced students every year.
Four Tips for Better Interpersonal Communication
While good work experience and skills are important to earning a job, you also need to be aware of how you are coming across in the hiring process.
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It’s Turtlenecking Season
Long gone are the days of tank tops and strapless dresses - it’s officially cold weather season and with that comes the need to layer.
Groundhog Day on Capitol Hill
As I write this, federal funding is set to expire at midnight (again). For the last few weeks, we have been concerned that the government may shut down (again).
