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My Goodwill Story – Nora

Posted on September 20, 2024 (February 14, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

The last week of September marks the annual celebration of National Employ Older Workers Week. With the number of people over 65 who are still working increasing, we see more and more that older workers need resources to find valuable employment and improve their economic standing. That was the case for senior Nora when she came to Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (Fort Myers). She originally came in with some questions about accessing food stamps to ensure she can continue to pay her other bills and buy much-needed medicine.

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Workforce Development Month

Posted on September 19, 2024 (February 16, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

September is Workforce Development Month, first celebrated in 2005 to raise awareness about the importance of our industry to a growing national economy. The month celebrates the contributions of workforce professionals and highlights events and initiatives that support job seekers and employers.

My Goodwill Story – Juan

Posted on September 15, 2024 (February 14, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

While Hispanic Heritage Month does span 30 days, it’s actually celebrated between two months. It starts September 15 and runs until October 15. That’s because September 15 is Independence Day for many countries in Latin America. As we kick off this month-long celebration, we wanted to share Juan’s story.

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Celebrate National Voter Registration Day

Posted on September 12, 2024 (September 12, 2024) by Vanessa Cardoni

September 17, 2024 is National Voter Registration Day. Join Goodwill® and a coalition of thousands of partners across the country that will celebrate National Voter Registration Day and launch efforts to get every eligible American registered to vote in advance of election 2024! Every eligible citizen should have the option to exercise their right to be heard at the ballot box, and with well over 5 million registered voters to its name since 2012, National Voter Registration Day is the perfect day to start getting America #VoteReady for Election 2024.

Congress Returns from Recess 2024

Posted on September 7, 2024 (September 10, 2024) by Vanessa Cardoni

After a lengthy break, Congress will return for a few weeks in September before adjourning again to hit the campaign trail. There are many items which Congress much address or take up during the lame duck session post-election. Congress must pass appropriations bills or a continuing resolution by September 30 to avoid a government shutdown. The House has passed 5 of 12 appropriations bills which the Senate has not passed any.

UnitedHealth Group and Goodwill® Partner to Expand Career Pathways Training to Foster Healthier Communities

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Vanessa Cardoni

Initiative will increase access to education and training, health-related social needs support and workforce development opportunities (August 29, 2024) – UnitedHealth Group and Goodwill Industries International today announced a three-year, $4.5 million strategic partnership to increase access to education and training, health-related social needs support and workforce development opportunities in 25 states through 38 Goodwill®

Global Sustainability Leaders Join Goodwill Network in Washington DC to Explore Circularity Opportunities

Posted on August 23, 2024 by MS Team SEO

Image of the ceiling inside the U.S. Congress

By Laura Walling, Vice President of Government Affairs, Goodwill Industries International As part of an ongoing effort to advance circularity, Goodwill Industries International (GII) conducted a two-year pilot project to develop skills, systems and infrastructure to aggregate, sort and prepare textiles for reuse and recycling across its network. The results of the $1.28 million textile

My Goodwill Story – Elliott

Posted on August 19, 2024 (August 19, 2024) by Vanessa Cardoni

It’s back-to-school season which might bring up thoughts of finding the perfect first day outfit at Goodwill® or tracking down that long list of school supplies. But for some, going back to school looks a little different. That was the case for Elliott, who first came to Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. (Nashville) after a friend recommended that he check it out. As a young man, he was right at the beginning of his career journey and trying to figure out what path to take. He was interested in getting some nationally recognized certifications to help him break into a new career field.

Climate Legislation Continues to Drive Demand for Clean Energy Workforce

Posted on August 16, 2024 (August 19, 2024) by Vanessa Cardoni

August 16th marks the two-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – the wide-ranging package of climate, tax, and health care legislation that was signed into law in 2022. Specifically, the climate and energy provisions of the IRA created new opportunities to support the development of renewable energy sources, speed up the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), and deploy energy efficiency technologies in communities across the country.

This National Thrift Shop Day, Support Your Local Nonprofit Thrift Stores

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Vanessa Cardoni

August 17th, National Thrift Shop Day, celebrates the benefits of thrift store shopping and raises awareness about supporting local charitable organizations. Yet, despite the best efforts of nonprofits in this field to amplify their missions, people do not always distinguish between for-profit and nonprofit thrift organizations and might not be aware of how their donations

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