Thanksgiving’s Story of Partnership
The relationships between the native inhabitants and European settlers eventually deteriorated with shameful and tragic results that cannot be overlooked. However, the snapshot of the period between the Pilgrims’ landing and that harvest feast is a story that teaches the value of partnership.
Get Your Boss on Board with Your Career Development Plan
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—the time for year-end performance reviews and goal-setting for 2015. If you’ve been feeling stalled in your current job, now is a great time to consider creating a career development plan to help you gain momentum through the next 12 months and beyond.
My Story: Steven Ikehara
After my stroke I lost a lot of confidence because you lose the ability to do a lot of things you were able to do before. Working at Goodwill has been good for my recovery. I have improved my physical abilities like walking and using my right hand. I hope to continue my recover and look forward to one day being able to work without my disability being a factor.
Goodwill Helps Make Thanksgiving Memories
Find out how a few simple find from your local Goodwill store can help making this Thanksgiving a memorable one. Just like a bountiful Thanksgiving meal: at Goodwill, there truly is something for everyone!
Take Action for the Upcoming Year
Lawmakers briefly returned to Washington, DC, to wrap up lingering issues before the 114th Congress convenes in early January. The new Congress will not only bring new faces and changes to the country’s leadership, but a different set of priorities. As Goodwill prepares to begin new relationships and strengthen old contacts, it is important that we focus on what our own priorities should be.
Getting Started in Three Education Careers
If you are interested in a career in education, you may ask yourself, ‘What kind of educator do I want to be?’, and, ‘Where do I begin?’ Answering these questions starts with understanding the education labor market as well as beginning to develop your career pathway.
My Story: Nick Marich
I injured my back on September 19, 1995. I was a heavy equipment mechanic, and I was put out of work because I couldn’t do that type of work anymore. From that point, I got hooked up with an outfit called Rehab Services, a place that helps people with disabilities find employment. I went down and talked to this woman, and she basically hooked me up with Goodwill Industries Vocational Enterprises here in Duluth, MN. I currently work in the store.
How to Sell Your Military Leadership and Skills to Employers
It is all too often that a veteran is confronted with challenges of articulating and translating their knowledge, skills and abilities to the civilian job market. However, if you focus on what you acquired in the military and focus on core key attributes, you can make your experience work to your advantage.
Thanksgiving Prep: It’s About More Than Just The Turkey
You’ve ordered the turkey, you’ve finished your guest list, but there is still a
lot to be done before you can sit down at a brimming table with loved ones for
Thanksgiving dinner. This holiday is the gateway to the season of giving. We give gratitude first so we
can then give more.
Big Changes Still Possible from Lame Duck Congress
The reference to a lame duck Congress gives the impression of being powerless, yet in reality the current Congress still holds the power and the duty to act on areas that will impact Goodwill and the people we serve.
My Story: Anny Peña
A post 9/11 veteran discusses her path to employment after graduation
Be The Re-Originator
What does Goodwill offer besides used goods? It offers inspiration, creativity, and opportunity. We invite you to adventure through our stores where you can become a re-originator.