Each year during the last full week in September, the US Department of Labor (DOL) and the workforce development community celebrates older workers by marketing their value and contribution to the workforce in the past, present and future.
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Celebrate National Employ Older Workers Week
Celebrate National Employ Older Workers Week (NEOWW) across the nation with organizations, like Goodwill®, that are helping older workers break through barriers to become a valuable asset to the workforce.
Great Resume Resources – and Top Five Resume Mistakes
Writing an effective resume can be challenging. There are great resources to help you communicate your capabilities and experience.
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Practice Self-Care With Luxurious Fabrics – At Affordable Prices – Thanks To Goodwill®
There’s something truly bittersweet that comes with the transition of seasons. You’re not quite ready to release your grip on the great memories and adventures that occurred during the previous season, but there’s still the thrill of change in the air – sometimes quite literally.
Are you #VoteReady?
While presidential elections get the media attention, “off-year” elections are a chance for voters to elect men and women who will have immediate impacts on their daily lives. Several states will be holding elections this November 5th.
MY STORY: Dylan Snell
Dylan Snell was a high school dropout with a criminal background by age 19. With support from Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, he earned a high school diploma and is now a project manager at an electrical supply company.
Three Tips for Managing Stress on the Job
Stress. We have all experienced at least some level of stress in our lives, whether it be financial, health, work or in our relationships. Today I will share three tips for dealing with work-related stress.
Fall Handbag Inspiration, So You Can Carry Your World On (Or Off) Your Shoulders
More often than not, I find myself leaving my apartment with just my phone. I’ve seriously downsized the amount of things I carry with me when I go out, keeping all of my most-used credit cards, license and some cash in the back of my phone case.
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Congress Returns from Recess
As Congress wraps up their first week back in session after a six-week long recess, much remains on their list of priorities. First and foremost is to hammer out a deal to keep the government open past the September 30 end of the fiscal year.
GOODWILL® HELPS NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNERS GO BACK TO SCHOOL
Back-to-school season is an exciting time of year, evoking traditional images of friends reunited, college dormitories and football rivalries. But for many of today’s students, this time of year holds very different associations. The population of learners is diversifying, as are employer needs in a changing job market.
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3 Unique DIY Ideas to Make a Spooky Halloween Entryway!
Halloween is one of our favorite times of year and offers plenty of opportunities to show your fun, scary or original side off to friends and family. Give guests a treat before ever opening the door.
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Three Challenges – and Possible Solutions – in a Multi-Generational Workplace
For the first time in our history, there are five generations in the workplace. While every person is unique, we see generational differences in how we conduct business and communicate, differences that can present challenges in the workplace. Let’s explore three today.
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