My Goodwill Story: Angela

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.

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Barbie-core is Taking Over As Halloween’s Biggest Costume Trend

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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Federal Investments Accelerate Demand for Clean Tech Workforce

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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The Power of Indeed: Finding Jobs and Growing Your Career

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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HOW TO CREATE FALL TRANSITION OUTFITS YOU’LL LOVE

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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DIY Fraggle Rock™ Halloween Costumes ft. Robert Bennett

Fraggle Rock

This Halloween, we teamed up with Robert Bennett of Jim Henson's Creature Shop™ to help him create two DIY Fraggle Rock costumes for Halloween. Pieces for the outfits are sustainably sourced with items that can be found at home or at your local Goodwill store. Follow along as he gets creative, providing insider tips on how to craft your Fraggle Rock costume using tools you can find around the house or at your local craft and Goodwill store.  

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Shutdown Averted, But Much Still Unknown

Putting his leadership position in jeopardy, former Speaker Kevin McCarthy made an 11th hour shift in strategy by introducing a relatively "clean" continuing resolution (CR) without controversial border-security provisions or spending cuts. The CR passed the House with the support of House Democrats and then passed the Senate thus avoiding a government shutdown. 

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