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Thriftable DIY Barbie Home Decor That Will Help You Dance The Night Away

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Vanessa Cardoni

There’s a lot we can learn from the Barbie movie, which has caused a resurgence of all things feminine and pink. A celebration of women, friendship, and life, the movie reminds us that we should be empowered to be strong in our beliefs and that pink does go with everything. As the Barbiecore trend continues to be popular into the fall, it’s time to think about ways that you can integrate pink into your everyday life, including home decor and party decor.

Thriftable DIY Barbie Home Decor That Will Help you Dance the Night Away

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Vanessa Cardoni

By Felicia Czochanski Bisaro There’s a lot we can learn from the Barbie movie, which has caused a resurgence of all things feminine and pink. A celebration of women, friendship, and life, the movie reminds us that we should be empowered to be strong in our beliefs and that pink does go with everything. As

A Labor Day Message to Protect Workforce Funding

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Vanessa Cardoni

For many Americans, Labor Day marks the end of summer, the start of a new school year, and one last chance to enjoy the nice weather while gathered with family and friends over the long weekend. It’s also a time to take stock of the state of our nation’s workforce and how we can collectively work to improve employment and economic outcomes for all job seekers and career advancers.

Why You Should Think About Networking in a New Way, and Put it to Good Use

Posted on August 30, 2023 (August 31, 2023) by Vanessa Cardoni

This blog covers networking. What is it? Who does it? Find out the answers to these questions as well as why it is a good strategy not only for finding work but also for meeting new people and advancing your career, too. If you want to learn more, continue reading.

GOODWILL® AWARDED $4 MILLION PATHWAY HOME 4 PROGRAM FUNDING

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Vanessa Cardoni

Grant award will help adults successfully transition to life and work after prison ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International, Inc. (GII) has received a grant award of $4 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to support the LifeLaunch: Pathway Home program. With this funding, four local Goodwill organizations that serve large populations of adults

My Story: Damarya Williams

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Vanessa Cardoni

Damarya Williams is a young woman who was destined for greatness. That’s until she found herself in legal trouble. Like many, she was overcome with peer pressure and succumbed to some unfavorable actions. Damarya paid for her mistakes and started to focus on making things right. When she was assigned to a pre-trial intervention case worker, she heard about the LifeLaunch program at Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (Greenville).

Get Your Child Excited About Returning to the Classroom With this Back-to-School Confidence Boost

Posted on August 15, 2023 (June 28, 2024) by Vanessa Cardoni

As summer draws to a close, beach days turn into back to school shopping as a new school year approaches. The anticipation of starting another year of classroom learning can cause mixed emotions, for both children and parents. Some children may look forward to seeing friends more regularly, while others may feel more wary about saying goodbye to a summer of fun and returning to a structured learning environment. Either way, as a parent, there are many ways to help your child reignite their love for learning.

Start or Advance Your Career With Stackable Google Career Certificates: Google Business Certificates

Posted on August 15, 2023 (October 4, 2023) by Vanessa Cardoni

Google Blog Infographic - Stackable Business Certificates

In part 3 of our blog series on stackable credentials, we will delve deeper into the world of stackable credentials with an overview of Google’s Business certificate programs. Business stackable credentials have become prevalent as individuals seek to enhance their skills to enter or advance their careers in the industry. Google's five business certificate programs include: Google Project Management, Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce, Google Data Analytics, Google Business Intelligence, and Google Advanced Data Analytics. This blog will provide an overview of these five certificates and best practices for completion. Join us for part 3 of this 3-part blog series as we further explore the stackable credential world and see how they can be essential to new opportunities.

CHIPS Act Anniversary Spotlights Good Jobs and Workforce Partnerships

Posted on August 11, 2023 (August 30, 2023) by Aaron Tsang

US Capitol Building in spring of 2021 with metal security fence

This week marks the first anniversary of the signing of the CHIPS and Science Act, the bipartisan legislation that invests in domestic semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing to promote America’s global competitiveness. The law also seeks to create job opportunities in high-growth industries and upskill workers to meet the demand.

Goodwill Industries International Awarded Grant from Federal Communications Commission

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Vanessa Cardoni

ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International (GII) was recently awarded a $498,593 grant from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that will help provide internet access to communities in need. This grant is part of the FCC’s $14.2 billion Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) that offers discounted broadband service to low-income households. This funding will benefit seven Goodwill

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