Thomas makes a difference in the lives of the elderly through his current job, but when he first reached out to Goodwill of Central Iowa, he was looking for a position to simply get him off the couch and be productive.
Category: The Goodwill Blog
First Class Graduates from the Goodwill® Excel Center in St. Louis
On May 26, the first class of students graduated from St. Louis Excel Center, operated by MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries (St. Louis).
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Three Changes to the Job Search – Not Counting Technology
Technology has changed our lives in many ways, including how we conduct a job search. I have witnessed a number of recruiting and job coaching changes in my 30+ year career.
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Summer Sweaters
Sweaters, coats, and jeans in summer? Heck-to-the-yes. What’s that old adage-- something about finding exactly what you need when you’re not looking for it?
Making the DISABILITY VOTE Count
A national effort is underway from July 15 – July 19, 2019 to make the DISABILITY VOTE more influential. The REV UP Campaign coordinates National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW) each year on the third week of July to increase the political power of people with disabilities.
Youngstown Goodwill Launches Simulated CVS Pharmacy Training Lab to Help Build Ohio Workforce
On June 12, Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries (OH) and CVS Health unveiled a simulated CVS Pharmacy training program.
5 Tips for Networking at Social Events
Networking and growing your social network can help your chances of being hired, but I hear a few common challenges people have in social settings.
Three Reasons Why Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace is Essential
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace brings value to the company and you as an individual. Many of us first think of gender and race when considering diversity; it extends well beyond that to include national origin, age, culture, faith, disabilities, introvert/extrovert and a whole host of other areas.
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Three Outfit Essentials That Prove Style Can Be Waterproof
In the Northeast, this spring has melted into summer. Without a change in forecast, April showers have simply turned into May, June and July puddles. As we get deeper into the summer months beach days are seeming less likely and instead it may be time to focus on how to dress for hot, humid and rainy days ahead.
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Congress Can Restore Giving
GivingUSA recently released The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2018, and the results are troubling. During this time of economic growth, charitable giving should also be growing or at least keeping pace.
Mobile Classroom Rolls through Kansas to Teach Digital Skills in Rural Communities
When the Goodwill® Learn IT Digital Skills mobile classroom hits the highway in rural Kansas, the massive blue and white vehicle inevitably turns heads and attracts attention.
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Wear the Rainbow!
Let’s be real-- summer is all about color. Many, many colors. Preferably worn all together, all the time.
