This blog covers the importance of education and how it can help you to find, reach, and keep meaningful and well-paid work. We know there are a lot of questions when you start thinking about furthering your education. How should you approach going back to school? What are the benefits, and how can it help your job search? For more information, continue reading.
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Alright, you guys. Halloween is tomorrow night. You’ve probably put some time into your costume, but if you’re staying home to hand out candy, have you considered setting the scene on your porch or in your front yard? Since kids these days get candy for nearly every holiday (in their Easter baskets, Christmas stockings, and Valentines), and – let’s be honest – they usually don’t need an excuse to play dress-up, the eerie mood of the night is what makes Halloween truly special.
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Before October comes to an end, it is important to recognize National Disability Awareness Month (NDEAM). In his Presidential Proclamation, President Biden observed, “a workforce that includes people with disabilities is one that is stronger and more effective.”
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Some people are destined for greatness. Two years ago, Angela might not have thought that about herself. She was involved with the court system and unsure what path to take. When talking to a friend, she heard about some of the services offered at Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Angela was particularly interested in LifeLaunch: Ignite. She enrolled in the program, looking for assistance with furthering her education and finding employment.
It's becoming mainstream to rock the bright pink look out and about in everyday life – there’s so much outfit inspiration I’m excited to share with all my pink wearing friends. Some of the looks below are perfect Barbie-core streetstyle looks that can be worn from day-to-night, work to dinner, and for everything in between.
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The votes for the Speaker of the House aren’t the only votes on which we’re focusing. On Thursday, October 26th Goodwill is joining thousands of nonpartisan organizations nationwide to celebrate Vote Early Day, a civic holiday created to empower Americans to share their voices by casting their ballot before Election Day.
It has been more than a year since President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – the health care, climate, and tax package that, along with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and CHIPS and Science Act, has become one of the Administration’s signature legislative achievements.
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In today's world, finding the right job can seem really hard. I've helped many people search for jobs, and one tool I often suggest is Indeed. Indeed is the top job site in the world*. If you need clarification on everything Indeed can do, this blog and the next three are for you!
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This month, we celebrated National Digital Inclusion Week. If you haven’t heard of this commemorative week before, it focuses on the concept that “everyone deserves the opportunity to use technology to live, learn, work and thrive.” At Goodwill®, we’ve seen first-hand how digital skills can change someone’s life.
Fall transition outfits are always challenging. We can usually count on wearing sundresses in July and sweaters in January, but these tricky in-between-season months, like September through November, can be tough! You may check the weather before you leave the house and think you’re set, but then, the sun disappears behind a cloud and a comfortable temperature is suddenly chill inducing.
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