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.
Seven Tips to Prepare for a Job Interview
There’s no question that preparing for an interview can increase your chances of being hired. You will need more than just a clean suit and a smile! These tips will help convince your interviewer that you will be a great asset to their organization.
Thrift Store Chic: Adorable and Attainable Secondhand Style
We all know those people who just have incredible luck thrifting. Today we’ll share some tips and tricks from the experts so you, too, can steal that thrift-chic style.
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Trump’s Skinny Budget Fattens Defense; Squeezes Workforce Programs
The Trump Administration is due to release its FY 2018 “skinny” budget by mid-March, but we already know some of what it contains. It’s called a skinny budget because it lacks the full narrative of policy prescriptions found in the full budget.
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Redefining Education
Career Campus is an online training platform that focuses on career training and certification in a variety of career fields. Goodwill Industries–Big Bend (Tallahassee, FL) developed the site in 2014 and launched locally in 2015.
Locate Volunteer and Internship Opportunities Online
While you can always find opportunities by inserting the words “volunteer” or “internship” in regular job search sites, consider checking out these resources that offer specific ways to look for these positions.
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Set Your Sights on Spring
Even if you’re currently buried under several feet of snow, we’ve reached a point in the winter season where we can actively start preparing for spring! March is right around the corner, which means that we’re in the home stretch. Cure your cabin fever by setting your sights on spring with these fun fashion tips and projects!
Career and Financial Advice for February 2017
Learn more about building successful relationships at work, three things to know for your job interview, how to assess yourself, and why apprenticeships may be the best bet for your career path.
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Take Action: Welcome Your Lawmaker to the 115th
If you’ve been paying attention to the “whirlwind of policy activity that has Washington insiders scrambling to keep up,” you may be working to keep up with it all as well. In addition to the new administration in office, a new Congressional session — the 115th Congress — has begun.
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