Heading into Halloween, there are some Congressional priorities that are picking up momentum and things are getting scary for a few programs that we care about. The government is currently funded through December 8th and Congress needs to decide how much funding to appropriate to twelve different agencies that oversee programs, including those that make up the workforce investment system, in order to avoid a government shutdown.
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My Story: Christopher Cockrell
I don’t think that I am doing anything out of the ordinary, just taking care of my household and doing what I am supposed to be doing. I have gone through the entire process because I don’t want my son to say that his dad has a disability so he couldn’t work. I want my son to say that his dad has a disability and he still works! I am playing with the cards that I was dealt and I can’t give up!
Hiring People with Disabilities Eases the Labor Shortage
Employing more people with disabilities increases the talent pool. It is hard to read a business publication these days without mention of “the labor shortage”. US employers are continuing to comment on how hard it is to find good talent.
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Four Ways to Customize Your Résumé for Each Job Application
You’ve probably seen references to customizing your résumé to each job you apply for, as it’s one relatively easy way to increase your chances of standing out as a candidate. What exactly does that mean, though? Here are suggestions for four major components of most résumés.
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DIY ‘Zombie Cooler’
Celebrate Halloween and #ZombieWeek by creating a DIY ‘Zombie Cooler’. Give your thrift find a spooky upgrade in just a few steps!
Hey, I Can Do That: Hygge Edition
Have you heard of hygge (pronounced sort of like hoo-gah)? It’s one of those words that has no true English translation. In Denmark, the word describes the distinct feeling of happiness derived from things of comfort: pillows, candles, tea, and good friends. Now, as we dwell in the midst of autumn with a long winter ahead, it feels like the perfect time to explore some items that might help you find hygge in your home.
Goodwill® Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Around this time each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month. This month long celebration recognizes the contributions and cultures of American citizens whose ancestors immigrated from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. It’s no doubt that the role that Hispanic Americans play in the American workforce is constantly growing. With the goal of developing a workforce to meet our country’s current and future needs, we should draw on the experience, history, and diversity of these Americans.
Inclusion Must Be Intentional
As we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, my mind always focuses on how we should be truly driving innovation through inclusion. It is not enough to say that 'inclusion matters.' The real test begins when organizations put inclusion into action.
How to Make a Five-year Plan for Your Career
Building a successful career is ultimately about setting and meeting goals—to earn a certain credential, have a certain job or make a certain salary. “Where do you see yourself in five years?” is a common interview question. Do you know how you’d answer the question and what it means for your career path?
3 Vintage Costume Themes to Look for This Halloween
As well as being fun, shopping for vintage looks can bring you an authentic costume for Halloween made up of truly unique pieces to integrate into your regular wardrobe during the other 364 days of the year. Here are three vintage costume ideas to inspire your shopping this fall.
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Meeting the Needs of Today's Digital Economy
It’s with more than a little excitement that we recently announced the launch of the Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator(SM). Funded by a grant from Google.org and with the assistance of 1,000 Google volunteers, the new Goodwill initiative will enable more than one million people to receive digital skills training over the next three years and meet the needs of today's digital economy.
My Story: Mike Neuzerling
Mike is an inspiration to many. After a fire in the family home and the passing of his mother, his "revolution" began. Watch Mike's inspiring story which shows how he overcome challenges, gained employment, developed new relationships and became successful.
