New Congress Should Get the Talent Pipeline Flowing

This week, the new 114th Congress convened with Republicans in control of both chambers for the first time since 2007. One of the first items on the House’s agenda is a bill to approve a pipeline that is estimated to have the potential to create more than 40,000 jobs. The bill in question is the Keystone Pipeline, a source of controversy; yet, it got me thinking about another pipeline of particular importance to American businesses, employers and workers – the talent pipeline.

Creating a Career Plan? First, Assess Your Skills

Whether you are changing career fields, re-entering the workforce or seeking a promotion, having a career plan is an absolute must. Creating the plan, however, isn’t always as easy as knowing your end goal. Here’s how to assess your skills so you can best determine your next steps.

My Story: Nick Biddlecome

With Goodwill’s help, a man from Indiana lands a full-time job at a local plant. He is now saving to buy a house that he and his young son can call home.

Three Ways to Warm Up With Goodwill

The temperatures have dropped and without the glow of a Christmas tree to brighten things up, the chill is even more apparent. So this week, I made it my mission to find three wonderful ways to warm up with Goodwill.

Resolve to Help People in Your Community by Supporting Goodwill

The start of 2015 provides an opportunity for us to strongly declare what changes we will make and how we will start anew. The same holds true for Congress. This year marks the beginning of a new session and 58 new lawmakers looking to resolve to make changes.

Connect with Your Career in the New Year

The new year is always a time to start fresh with new energy and enthusiasm, and that spirit can be a big boost to your career. If you feel disconnected at work or with your career goals, here’s some advice for you going into 2015.

My Story: Zachary Wilson

When I graduated from high school, I wanted to work to earn money. I didn’t want to go to college. I eventually came to Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa (Des Moines) to receive support in getting a job. I wanted someone to check up on me and see if I had any problems.

Tips for Accomplishing Popular New Year's Resolutions

For some, though, the pressure of succeeding with a new year’s resolution can actually be pretty overwhelming. To help avoid this anxiety, I thought I’d look into some of the most popular resolutions and offer up a starting point for anyone interested in undertaking them.

Tips for Accomplishing Popular New Year’s Resolutions

For some, though, the pressure of succeeding with a new year’s resolution can actually be pretty overwhelming. To help avoid this anxiety, I thought I’d look into some of the most popular resolutions and offer up a starting point for anyone interested in undertaking them.

Are These the Droids You’re Looking For?

This week, I saw a 15 minute video on YouTube, called Humans Need Not Apply. In summary, the video postulates that we are experiencing a “robot revolution,” wherein advancement in automation that performs physical labor and make decisions could profoundly impact a wide range of occupations representing approximately 45 percent of our workforce.

Write a Winning Résumé Even Without Work Experience

When it’s time to apply for the job you want, you’ll want to show why you’re perfect for it with a sparking résumé. But what if you don’t have work experience? How can you show that you have what it takes to do the job and do it well? Use these five pieces of advice to stand out.

My Story: Archie Gibbs

My life journey is as long as the yellow brick road. I left home at the age of 12 to go to foster care when my mother’s boyfriend abused me and my seven brothers and sisters. I lost hearing in my left ear and I am partially deaf in my right ear. Living in and out of foster care taught me a lot and showed me a lot of responsibility.