Goodwill® Helps With Career Advancement Through Education

Nearly 20 percent of working-age adults in the U.S. don’t have a high school diploma. That’s over 30 million people who are trying to provide for themselves and their families without having one of the most important credentials. Goodwill strives to help people everyday by finding new ways to address this most critical issue.

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Join Goodwill® in Supporting Educational Programs for Adult Learners

As an advocate for Goodwill Industries®, I spend the better part of my day educating people about the mission of Goodwill® and the programs and services that are provided by local Goodwill organizations. If you’re one of our public supporters, you likely already know about Goodwill’s mission to provide job training and employment opportunities. But did you know that several local Goodwill organizations run a unique high school — The Excel Center — for adults who are working to earn their high school diplomas?

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Seven Surprising Social Networking Opportunities

When considering your professional development think through what your online presence consists of, and if that is the personal brand you would like on display to others. Once you have perfected your professional online presence, here are some sites to help build your network.

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Night School: Moving Film Reveals Realities of Adult Education

Last October, I was fortunate to view a screening of “Night School,” a documentary by filmmaker Andrew Cohn that explores the lives of three Indianapolis-based students determined to graduate from an adult charter high school. The film premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival and opened theatrically in various markets this June.

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How to Structure a Great Cover Letter

When you apply for a job using a résumé, your cover letter will likely be the first thing that a recruiter or hiring manager will see. One of the most important things to do is to keep the letter short and to the point. That’s not very much space to tell your whole story, but using the following structure can help you organize your thoughts and make you a more attractive candidate.

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