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.
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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.
People With Disabilities Are Disproportionately Among the Out-of-Work
The well-documented decline in labor force participation (people who are either working or looking for work) suggests that the economy is not as robust as the low unemployment rate indicates, and a number of researchers have explored whether disabilities and health problems have played a role in the decline.
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Eight Online Options to Build Your Skills and Learn New Ones
Whether you want to do it for your career or just to explore your interests, it’s a good idea to continuously learn over the course of your life. Skills need to be sharpened, after all, and new talents developed, and it’s always fun to explore a personal interest. Here are just a few of the platforms that you can turn to for learning.
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Goodwill Supports National Disability Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Goodwill organizations are proud to support people with disabilities year round, but during the month of October, join us in celebrating to contributions of American workers with disabilities - past, present, and future.
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Don’t Forget About the Older Worker When Evaluating Your Organizational Needs
Did you know that employers rate older workers high on characteristics such as judgment, commitment to quality, attendance, and punctuality? You may also be aware that here in the United States, we are undergoing a demographic shift as it relates to older Americans and the workplace. If you are thinking about evaluating your organizational needs and the skill-set that you want in your next employee, don’t forget about the older worker.
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DIY Zombie Target Game
Need a fun and easy game to play with the kids this Halloween? Make your own "Zombie Target Game" with a thrifted frame and a little help from Goodwill!
Five Things to Consider When Interviewing for Jobs with a Disability
The process of getting a job can be stressful—even more so if you have a disability. Even though you have the same employment rights as anybody else and you’re sure that you can do the job, you may have additional worries. Will the employer see your skills instead of your disabilities? Will you be trusted and given the same opportunities as your colleagues? The first time you’ll be in front of your potential boss will be the interview, and you’ll likely face questions that relate to your disability. Here are five things to consider as you prepare.
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