It was never Nyla Wills’ intention to drop out of high school, but when her mother was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, she had no choice. She left school during her sophomore year to help provide for her family.
Category: The Goodwill Blog
Skills in the States
I recently had the opportunity to attend the annual Skills in the States Forum for Policy, Advocacy, and Impact convened by the National Skills Coalition.
Goodwill Manasota Partners with Area Schools on Program for Exceptional Students
Students with disabilities at Booker High School are now earning school credit through vocational training at local Goodwill® retail store.
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Success Tips for Following Up on Your Interview
Your interview just wrapped up. Now what? Should you just go home and wait for their decision?
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DIY Your Pet’s Costume at Goodwill
My favorite Halloweens before my kids were born were the ones I spent agonizing over my dog’s annual costume. Yes, you read that right. Not my own, my dog’s.
Goodwill® Promotes Digital Skills on the Hill
This week, two dozen advocates from local Goodwill organizations from across the country visited Goodwill Industries International (GII) for a digital skills workshop and took advantage of the proximity to Capitol Hill to meet with their lawmakers.
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My Story: Guadalupe Torres
Guadalupe was diagnosed with Down Syndrome at birth, and later Mild Intellectual Disability Disorder. After graduating high school, Guadalupe joined the Goodwill S.T.A.R.S. program to learn life skills to achieve her maximum independence.
Partnering for Financial Literacy
To extend our mission service reach in the communities we serve, Goodwill Industries-Suncoast (St. Petersburg, FL) is partnering with Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay to operate a “storefront” at Junior Achievement’s new Finance Park.
Top Five Tips for Making Halloween Costumes More Treat Than Trick for Your Pet
Dressing up as your favorite pop culture icon or well-loved classic, like a zombie or ghost, is a great way to celebrate Halloween. But costumes are not just for people anymore.
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Moving for a Job? Five Factors to Consider
Opportunities for a job – or a better job – vary by community. No matter your education or skills, finding work may depend on location.
4 Easy Ways To Transition Your Home Into A Cozy Fall Oasis – Without Breaking The Bank
Just a little bit of decoration can go a long way to welcoming the transition of a new season into your home.
Goodwill Celebrates Workers with Disabilities
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual opportunity to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a workforce inclusive of their skills and talents.
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