Wedding season is just around the corner and most 2015 brides are already knee-deep in the planning process for their big day. In March of my wedding year, I had already made all of the major decisions (which meant that I had also nearly exhausted my budget), yet the wedding itself wasn’t until September! What did I do? I turned to Goodwill to find my last minute wedding bits and pieces at a reasonable price.
Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Labor released its jobs report for the month of February. The February jobs report finds that the unemployment rate has fallen to 5.5 percent, its lowest level since May 2008. In addition, 295,000 jobs were added last month. In response to these findings, Secretary of Labor Tom Perez stated, "No one's spiking the football here, but there's an undeniable tailwind in the economy."
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The food service industry may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about long-term career options, but there are many people out there that choose the food service industry and excel in it. Check out this overview for more information.
Amidst sawdust, the sound of hammering and the turn of wrenches, youth in Tucson, AZ, are learning that the work from their hands is not only rebuilding furniture and bikes, but also rebuilding their lives as they gain skills that may lead to a career.
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Most vintage-lovers already know to shop for treasures in antique stores, yard sales, and online marketplaces, but Goodwill® also offers the opportunity to unearth some true gems. All it takes is for one stranger to enjoy a thorough spring-cleaning session and your new favorite brooch or billiard table might be newly donated and waiting for you to find it.
March is National Women's History Month and Developmental Disabilities Month. These should not be viewed as competing events. In fact, in terms of the barriers that women and people with developmental disabilities still struggle to overcome, they have more in common. Both have to address stereotypes and discrimination.
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It’s the start of the new year and you’re looking for some inspiration. Could your career development plan use help to gain momentum? Women who report being successful and satisfied in their careers often engage in proactive planning. Here are some tips for strategic career development for women.
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Emmy Award-winning fashion icon Tim Gunn and Denver-based designer Mondo Guerra hosted the fashion show fundraiser, Goodwill En Vogue at Denver Union Station on February 26. The event featured a fashion show put on by local high school students in Goodwill Industries of Denver’s (CO) career development programs and ultimately raised more than $118,000 for the agency.
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I initially came to Goodwill Industries of St. Clair County (GWISCC) via a situational assessment from Michigan Rehabilitation Services in 2007. I was a single mother of three children at the time of entry. Prior to arriving at Goodwill I was having an extremely difficult time making ends meet, could not find a job and had no idea where to begin. I felt frustrated and defeated.
A huge part of success is preparation. It’s rare that a person makes a major accomplishment without at least some sort of planning and thoughtful execution. While your goals may be lofty, the tools to help you reach them might actually be closer than you realize! They may even be at your local Goodwill.
