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Providing a Second Chance for Success in April

Posted on April 6, 2023 (April 7, 2023) by Vanessa Cardoni

Goodwill® believes that helping people who are involved with the criminal justice system find and retain high-quality jobs is essential to reducing recidivism, strengthening families, and empowering communities. More than 600,000 individuals are released from state and federal prisons every year. Most incarcerated people will return to their communities at some point, and many will confront barriers to employment, education, housing, and other basic needs.

How To Highlight Your Job Experience in a Resume

Posted on April 3, 2023 (April 25, 2023) by Katherine Michaud Smith

Men wearing a blue t-shirt is talking to a women with long curl brown hair wearing a black suit and white shirt. He is holding a pen and she has her computer in front of her.

Job experience is one of the most important components of a resume. This is where prospective employers look to learn just how well-qualified you are for the job. If you need to write a resume, there are a few key things to know about this component of the process.

Cozy Travel Looks That You’ll Want To Live In All Day

Posted on March 31, 2023 (April 7, 2023) by Vanessa Cardoni

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By Felicia Czochanski The shift towards remote and hybrid work over the last few years sparked the comfort revolution, and that’s here to stay. Sweatpants don’t have the same reputation they once did of being a “lazy” outfit. Leggings are for more than just workouts. There are ways of styling comfort-focused pieces that are on

Goodwill Promotes Federal Funding Priorities with Lawmakers

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Vanessa Cardoni

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Recently, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education held a Public Witness Day hearing to hear testimony from representatives of stakeholder groups on federal funding to support education, health care, workforce development, and social services in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations bill.

Goodwill Industries International Revamps Website to Better Serve Job Seekers Online

Posted on March 27, 2023 (March 27, 2023) by Vanessa Cardoni

Redesign spurs 20% bump in web traffic and connects people to their local Goodwill® career centers ROCKVILLE, MD – Goodwill Industries International (GII) recently debuted its redesigned website to better serve online job seekers searching for new skills training and career opportunities. The revamped website has seen a 20% increase in year-over-year web traffic since

My Story: Mia Hooks

Posted on March 27, 2023 (March 29, 2023) by Vanessa Cardoni

Towards the end of Mia’s training program she had the incredible opportunity to meet with a team from Google through the #GoogleServe Program, where she received job readiness training and one-on-one advice from leaders in the tech industry. Feeling inspired, Mia felt ready to return to work and accepted a full-time role as a PC technician. She knows this is just the beginning and continues to advance her skills with additional online courses.

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL RANKS AMONG THE NATION’S TOP 10 CHARITIES – FORBES AND NONPROFIT TIMES

Posted on March 27, 2023 (March 27, 2023) by Vanessa Cardoni

Thank you to our donors, employees and shoppers for helping make Goodwill® a top 10 U.S. charity! Goodwill Industries International (GII) was recently named a top 10 charity among the nation’s top 100 charitable organizations in the coveted rankings of The NonProfit Times (NPT) and Forbes Magazine for 2022. NPT placed GII second among the

Building Career Pathways for Youth

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Mitch Coppes

The youth workforce is often hardest hit during challenging economic times as many young people struggle to compete for employment opportunities. A 2022 report from Measure of America found that more than 4 million youth and young adults ages 16-24 are disconnected from school and the workforce.

St. Patty’s Day Lucky Finds at Goodwill

Posted on March 16, 2023 (March 16, 2023) by Vanessa Cardoni

One of the best things about shopping at Goodwill is experiencing the search for the unexpected. There are so many possibilities within the shelves and racks of a Goodwill store, and sometimes the surprising item you find could be a new wardrobe staple or the foundation for your next go-to outfit.

Six Types of Pay Raises You Can Receive

Posted on March 13, 2023 (February 16, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

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To be successful in getting a raise or promotion, you must know when the time is right, and you must ask and negotiate properly. Employers give pay raises for a number of common reasons. Keep these types of raises in mind when you’re considering asking for an increase.

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