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Found Your First Job? Get a Strong Start with These Tips

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

Elizabeth from Reno, NV, asks, “I am 17 and worked hard to get my first job. What do I need to know to be successful?”

Michigan Families Get Support in Moving toward Self-Sufficiency

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

Families in Kalamazoo, MI, will gain access to increased support as they move towards self-sufficiency, thanks to Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan's (Kalamazoo) Life Guides program. The initiative will offer long-term support by helping these families build social capital, navigate community resources, design and meet goals for their families, and earn incentives while meeting milestones.

Daily Update of 2012-05-21

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

Spring brings graduations & new starts for some, reminds us @servedotgov to keep #youth engaged w/ #jobs & #education http://t.co/BWWHCUfP #

My Story: Lonnie Willis Jr.

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

After growing up in a life of alcohol, drugs and violence, Lonnie found himself incarcerated. During his time in prison, he decided to turn his life around for the better - a decision which eventually led him to Goodwill. Lonnie benefited from employment training programs and is now proud to work as an attendant at one of Goodwill's attended donation centers.

Spring brings graduations &amp…

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

Spring brings graduations & new starts for some, reminds us @servedotgov to keep #youth engaged w/ #jobs & #education http://t.co/BWWHCUfP

Keep Your Home Bright by Decorating with Christmas Lights

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Julia Marchand

As summer approaches, I find myself itching to decorate with twinkle lights! I love the clean and simple look of a string of white lights, and although a lot of people think Christmas when they see these, I think of summer because it is then that I’m looking for every excuse in the world to stay outside among the stars, fireflies and fresh air.

Congress: Remember Your Moms as You Consider Funding for Older Workers

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Laura Walling

May not only heralds Mother's Day, it's also Older Americans Month -- and a perfect time for Americans to demonstrate how we value the moms, grandmothers and other older adults in our community and in our workforce by funding services that can make a difference in their lives.