#WH encourages employers to create #summerjobs for youth to open doors to greater success. http://t.co/scLFmZgA
My Story: Daniel Watson
Daniel Watson, who is deaf, previously owned a vending machine business in Alabama; however, business slowed down and he began losing money. He closed the business and moved to Marietta, GA, where he worked several jobs for short periods of time but could not maintain employment.
Daily Update of 2012-03-16
#Goodwill supports seniors as they find #jobs & economic security thru the One Away Campaign. http://t.co/Ek0IbBEL @NCOAging #OAA # At @CGI meeting. Bobbi Silten of @Gap "If you want to help a child, help a woman." Congrats on P.A.C.E. Project for women garment workers! #
How to Help Others Get Organized
A 'motivation partner' is one of the best ways to jump-start your organizing goals. Just like having a workout partner, having a friend to be accountable to is a great way to make sure your projects get done.
At @CGI meeting. Bobbi Silten …
At @CGI meeting. Bobbi Silten of @Gap “If you want to help a child, help a woman.” Congrats on P.A.C.E. Project for women garment workers!
Goodwill® Is Going to the Hill!
Goodwill Industries International, Inc. (GII) is looking forward to conducting its sixth annual Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, April 17. As Congress considers what can be accomplished before the elections, GII is working to ensure that our elected leaders recognize the resources that Goodwill’s enterprise, comprised of 158 community-based organizations, brings to the
#Goodwill supports seniors as …
#Goodwill supports seniors as they find #jobs & economic security thru the One Away Campaign. http://t.co/Ek0IbBEL @NCOAging #OAA
Education and Practice Can Dispel Your Computer Fears
Alyssa from Roanoke, VA, asks, “I have computer phobia! How do I conquer my fear of using computers so that I'm more employable?”
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Georgia Goodwill® Job Fair Connects Job Seekers with More than 500 Opportunities
Fifteen companies at a Goodwill hosted job fair in Augusta, GA, last week were looking to fill more than 500 positions. More than 700 job seekers turned out for the event. “So many people are looking. I wanted to be here first thing,” said one job seeker.
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My Story: Gradlin Davenport
Gradlin grew up in a tough area of Shreveport, LA where gang influence, frequent fights and peer pressure took its toll. After dropping out of high school, Gradlin was arrested for robbery. While incarcerated, Gradlin become involved with Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana. Hear how Gradlin overcome his criminal background and is now on a path to success.
