Eleven years ago, Robbie was living on the streets of Los Angeles with nowhere to turn. After being referred to Goodwill, she took a free computer class -- a move which gave her the skills she needed to be hired as an administrative assistant at the agency. She now works as an employment services specialist, helping people who were once in her shoes empower themselves through work.
I met Jenna Isaacson of @allthriftystate. What a road trip – 7 weeks, 32 states & 30+ #Goodwill stores! Good luck with your next 10 states! # Arnae Hairston had 4 hrs to prepare speech for @whitehouse #summerjobs launch. My story at @HPGoodNews: http://t.co/EtBY5Nku #
Arnae Hairston had 4 hrs to prepare speech for @whitehouse #summerjobs launch. My story at @HPGoodNews: http://t.co/EtBY5Nku
I met Jenna Isaacson of @allthriftystate. What a road trip – 7 weeks, 32 states & 30+ #Goodwill stores! Good luck with your next 10 states!
While jobless claims and the unemployment rate are showing some improvement in the overall employment picture, it’s interesting to look behind these numbers and examine just who is suffering – and benefiting — the most during this modest recovery. In consonance with these findings, GII’s 2012 Public Policy Agenda was drafted in close consultation with Goodwill members and leaders of GII’s mission advancement team.
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Donating should be as automatic as putting on your seatbelt. A Time for Kids exclusive w/ @goodwillsvceo & me. http://t.co/6lRXRDLb #donate # Good to know! RT @s4af Did you know you can donate #sports #equipment to #S4AF which helps individuals w/ disabilities be active in sports? #
Ron from Austin, TX, asks, "I’m 61 and facing discrimination against older workers in my workplace. I don’t want to leave my job, but want my colleagues to see the value that I bring to our office. Any advice?"
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Good to know! RT @s4af Did you know you can donate #sports #equipment to #S4AF which helps individuals w/ disabilities be active in sports?
Donating should be as automatic as putting on your seatbelt. A Time for Kids exclusive w/ @goodwillsvceo & me. http://t.co/6lRXRDLb #donate
Your donated equipment has value via my latest @huffingtonpost blog. http://t.co/h7uFsTMy #recycle #green #electronics # I'm currently reading the #stevejobs book by Walter Isaacson. My favorite quote: "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." #
