The Administration released their skinny budget, known as “America First Budget” in mid-March, which was a rough outline of his spending priorities, and included $54 billion in cuts to over 60 programs. Now, we are hearing more details about the proposed cuts from the Administration in, “A New Foundation for American Greatness” which was released on May 23, 2017.
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Despite the nation’s low unemployment rate of 4.4 percent, many U.S. employers still report struggles with finding qualified workers to fill vacancies. This phenomenon is often generalized as the “skills gap,” or a gap between the skills workers possess and the ones demanded by employers.
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After finding himself unemployed and subsequently homeless after a series of unfortunate events, John Moore was able to persevere and regain all that he had lost with the support of Discover Goodwill's Rehire Program.
Applying for your first job can be an exciting time, especially for a young adult. Increase your chances of getting hired with these tips to help you make a great impression during the process.
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Today marks a holiday with significant importance to every American, whether they realize it or not. It’s Armed Forces Day; One day set aside to honor the brave men and women of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force who put their lives on the line to defend our country. So, we’ll be sharing some thrift store projects that are relevant to that dedicated lifestyle.
May is not just the unofficial start to summer, it is also National Military Appreciation Month where we honor and recognize members of the Military and their families. And while controversy may be the word of the day lately here in D.C. and across the country, there’s one thing that I think we can agree on – the need to recognize the successes and sacrifices of service members and their families.
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The daily news cycle in the United States consistently discusses the national unemployment rate. In early May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) reported that the unemployment rate nationwide declined to 4.4 percent, the lowest level in almost a decade and a milestone in the long road back from the Great Recession. The rate was 4.9 percent a year ago. So this is all good…right?! The answer is: “It Depends.”
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Almost every workplace today requires employees to have some level of computer knowledge – from basic word processing on a PC to point-of-sale systems at retail stores and fast-food restaurants.If you lack computer experience or think you don’t have the right skill set to land your dream job, you’re not alone. The important thing is to find out what you already know and what you still need to learn.
I’m a New Englander, through and through. But there’s one aspect of Southern culture that I truly admire: their hospitality which is epitomized by their embrace of the classic front porch.
