Program will provide clean tech skilling and job placement for more than 7,000 people ROCKVILLE, MD – Goodwill, in partnership with Accenture, is launching a groundbreaking, relevant workforce training program for the most in-demand, entry-level, clean energy jobs. The Goodwill Clean Tech Accelerator™ will teach employability and technical skills for jobs involving solar and storage,
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Digital Inclusion Week is a time to promote digital equity and advance essential digital skills, digital literacy, and affordable internet connections to low-income families, people with disabilities, youth and young adults, people involved in the criminal justice system, military veterans, and other people facing barriers to digital inclusion.
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When it comes to volunteering, you likely have a lot of questions. How can you get involved? What are the benefits to yourself and those around you? We want to help demystify volunteerism and explain how it can be used as a strategy not only for finding paid work but also for meeting new people and learning relevant skills.
The House Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee of the Education and the Workforce Committee recently held a hearing on strengthening the workforce system and improving outcomes for job seekers, employers, and taxpayers through the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
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Goodwill® is celebrating National Employ Older Workers Week – September 24 – 30, 2023 – which recognizes the vital role of older workers in the workforce and innovative strategies to increase awareness of this community. After multiple strenuous job searches, Pamela felt further away from her dream than ever. She cared deeply about her community and always saw herself in a career where she could focus on improving the world.
The Barbie movie has taken the world by storm as one of the most popular box office films of all-time, winning the record for highest-grossing opening weekend film for a female director. This is fitting, considering the empowering feminist themes woven throughout the movie.
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Pickleball has taken the United States by storm this year as it has become the fastest growing sport in the country. Cities and towns are racing to install pickleball courts for residents and pickleball clubs have become more and more popular. A cross between tennis, badminton, and ping pong, the game creates a fast paced and fun competition – as well as a cute and trendy costume.
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The Senate returned from the August recess on the 5th while the House is back in session on the 12th. Both chambers have a busy schedule ahead not only for the remainder of the calendar year, but certainly for the weeks ahead.
In a previous blog, I discussed key factors to consider when embarking on a new career path or job search. I also introduced readers to O*Net and My Next Move. I have walked alongside individuals on their journey to success. There are definite opportunities for growth, self-discovery, and the pursuit of job satisfaction. Still, I also understand that this process can bring uncertainty and fear of the unknown. O*Net and My Next Move are websites with tools that will empower you to make well-informed, data-driven decisions. You can proceed on your career journey with confidence and assurance that you are on the right path instead of letting uncertainty and fear hold you back.
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We’re happy to share Jose’s story in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. When faced with a problem, you find a solution. That's the mindset that Jose has had his entire life. At just one-year-old, he began to lose his vision. Doctors never told him why, but over time, he progressively became more visually impaired. In 2008, he moved to America from Mexico when he was still young.
