Jeannie from Charleston, WV, asks, “I’m employed but my job doesn’t pay enough to keep up with my household expenses. How do I find out about training opportunities that can help me get into a job that pays higher wages?”
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Before coming to Goodwill, Tyrone had been out of work for almost two years -- he had exhausted his unemployment benefits and had depleted his 401(K) to pay for his house. Though he had a college degree, his skill set was out of date. Tyrone connected with Goodwill, who supported him in gaining multiple IT certifications. He now works full-time for the agency and is thankful to be able to provide for his family.
On December 17, the Senate voted 67-32 to approve a $915 billion “megabus” spending package. The bill provides $10.7 billion to the Department of Labor’s Employment Training Administration (ETA), which administers several programs that support local Goodwill® agencies’ efforts to help people find jobs and advance in careers.
#Goodwill is an economic engine creating jobs in a down economy – my interview on Local12's Newsmakers WKRC Cincinnati. http://t.co/9XKPcKxu #
Wes from Nashville, TN, asks, "I’ve been in prison for four years and have six months to go before I’m released. I’m already starting to worry about finding a job when I get out. How can I get back to work when even people with clean records and a great résumé are having trouble finding employment?"
#Goodwill is an economic engine creating jobs in a down economy – my interview on Local12’s Newsmakers WKRC Cincinnati. http://t.co/9XKPcKxu
Louis Vuitton & Prada labels are at the Palm Beach Goodwill & the revenues fund #job training. http://t.co/E5LLq6ro Thanks @frugaltraveler! #
Louis Vuitton & Prada labels are at the Palm Beach Goodwill & the revenues fund #job training. http://t.co/E5LLq6ro Thanks @frugaltraveler!
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA teamed up with local organizations this month to provide more than 200 Augusta-area children with bicycles and helmets as part of the community’s annual ‘Santa Wheels’ program. Goodwill has been involved with the program since 2006, contributing 1,035 volunteer hours and distributing more than 600 bicycles to deserving children.
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#GoodwillIntl partnered w/ @Op_Homefront to bring joy to #veterans & their families this holiday season. http://t.co/DM9D8MhB #
