After receiving post-secondary training, Nick was unable to find a job and was contemplating moving back to where he grew up, where he'd have to give up his friends and his independence. He was referred to Goodwill, where an employment counselor helped him update his resume and submit applications. He landed a seasonal part-time job at Lowe's and was later hired full time. He now loves his job and the independence it affords him.
On November 16, Goodwill® took to Capitol Hill to brief Congress on our work with military families and present our latest white paper. Given the stubbornly bleak job market and constrained federal budgets, Goodwill calls for a continuum of coordinated services that address the unique needs and complex employment challenges facing veterans and military families. We also urge greater collaboration among the community-based providers, federal agencies and veteran service organizations.
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The youth of today are the leaders of now, not just the future. http://t.co/3Q7pbMLv #youth #youthasleaders # Karen Lee, a veteran served by Goodwill, is my hero. #Goodwill4Heros http://t.co/xn2lbecG #
Karen Lee, a veteran served by Goodwill, is my hero. #Goodwill4Heros http://t.co/xn2lbecG
The youth of today are the leaders of now, not just the future. http://t.co/3Q7pbMLv #youth #youthasleaders
Don from Tacoma, WA asks "As an employer, how I can work with Goodwill to hire someone who needs a job?”
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12 million pounds of documents are destroyed annually by those employed by Goodwill, that’s 2.4 million reams of paper! http://t.co/44rt9o15 #
November 15 is America Recycles Day, the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. If you're still in the market for the perfect holiday cards to send your friends and family this year, Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan’s Paperworks Studio's recycled cards give you the opportunity to celebrate the season while affirming your commitment to the environment and the power of work.
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November 15 is America Recycles Day, the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. If you're still in the market for the perfect holiday cards to send your friends and family this year, Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan’s Paperworks Studio's recycled cards give you the opportunity to celebrate the season while affirming your commitment to the environment and the power of work.
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Before coming to Goodwill ,Traci was in an abusive relationship with her children's father and spent time in prison for helping him distribute drugs. She transitioned to a halfway house after prison, and learned about Goodwill's training programs from a co-worker. Through employment with Goodwill and support from her colleagues, Traci began building a steady life and career, and now plans to become an advocate for the rights of women and children.
