It’s that time of year when work productivity allegedly drops as college basketball fans try to keep track of scores and brackets. (Three of my final four are still alive – so I have a chance!) This month, Capitol Hill is partaking in its own style of March Madness.
The State of Rural Poverty
Many rural areas have a population of 1,000 people or less, and unfortunately service providers like Goodwill may never have a location in a county of this size. However, Goodwill organizations in surrounding communities reach out to individuals and families to provide a tailored approach so that each person can benefit from case management and an individualized plan for the services they need to achieve success.
Applying for a Job at an In-store Kiosk
In the past, if you were looking to work at a specific company, you’d visit the employer and request a job application. A team member would hand you a paper application, and you’d either sit and fill it out on-site, or take it home and return it the next day. In-store kiosks, where you sit down and fill out an application on a company computer station, have largely replaced paper applications and can be a viable way to apply for a job—particularly if you lack regular computer access at home.
Spring 2017 Closet Cleaning Guide
Spring is here, so it’s time to refresh your closet to reflect 2017’s fashion favorites! In today’s guide, we’ll identify two styles that are over (and safe to donate!) plus one easy and enduring trend that works for every body type and is currently enjoying another moment on the runway.
President’s "Skinny" Budget Trims More Than Fat
Few doubt that finding ways to save money in the Federal government's $3.5 trillion budget is possible. The real question is if the effort is a serious attempt to eliminate ineffective programs, rein in wasteful spending, and focus on those to truly have impact, or is it just a move to cut departments and agencies out of favor with whatever party is in the White House? Want to take action now? Tell your members of Congress what you believe in.
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Ways to Help Reduce Rural Poverty
Poverty is a term that has been greatly desensitized. The effect of the word is about as mellow as hearing “debt crisis” or “economically disadvantaged,” regarding the United States as a whole. The sentiment for many has unceasingly been, “if it does not affect me, then it cannot possibly be happening or be that bad.”
Take Charge of Your Job Search with Letters of Interest
You may write a cover letter to apply for a job, but you can find jobs with companies that interest you by writing a letter of interest instead. Here are some tips for writing and taking next steps.
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Three Thrifty Time Change Tricks
When daylight savings begins, a lot of non-morning people (like me!) have a hard time. To combat sleepy eyes and a week with extra yawns, here are three of my favorite tips for making the wake up a little less brutal.
Goodwill Industries International Announces Public Policy Agenda for the 115th Congress
Goodwill® works to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity and helping people in need reach their full potential through learning and the power of work. The focus areas of the public policy agenda support Goodwill’s mission.
Rural Communities in Poverty
Last month President and CEO of Goodwill of Greater Nebraska (Grand Island, NE) Tammy Slater testified before a Congressional subcommittee on the geography of poverty. Her testimony highlighted both the barriers faced by rural communities and the challenges of identifying solutions for rural poverty.
