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Detroit Job Seekers 'Get on the Bus' to Work with Goodwill's Help

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Vanessa Cardoni

Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit is helping individuals throughout Metro Detroit overcome transportation-related employment challenges during the 4th consecutive year of its “Get on the Bus” campaign, taking place this month. Every $20 collected during the campaign enables a program participant to ride the bus to or from work, interviews or job training for at least a week. Donations also go towards providing aid to individuals in need of other employment-related transportation assistance, including gas cards and automobile repairs.

Host the Perfect Fall Dinner Party with Items from Goodwill

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Julia Marchand

I’m Julia, a lifestyle blogger from New England, and I’m here today to show you how to host a fall themed dinner party with nearly everything purchased at my local Goodwill® stores in Maine. From setting the mood with the right music to setting a festive table with dinnerware from Goodwill, read on to check out my tips for making sure your party goes off without a hitch.

Congress Continues Jobs Legislation, Funding Limbo

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Seth Turner

One week after President Obama’s American Jobs Act (S 1660) was blocked in the Senate, Democratic leaders have been working to dissect and move segments of the comprehensive mix of tax cuts and spending proposals. While the prospects for passing a jobs bill are bleak, Congress must also take up measures that could cause problems for existing job training programs. The future is also unclear for the bill that funds the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education.

Tips for Finding a Job as an Older Worker

Posted on October 19, 2011 (February 14, 2025) by Debbie Edmonds

Diane in Ashtabula, OH, asks: "I recently read that the number of older people who want to work is greater than the number of available jobs, and that older workers who lose their jobs have a very hard time finding a new one. Like many people over the age of 50, I have a strong work ethic, maturity and the experience that employers need. My challenge is, how do I get employers to see the value of hiring me?"

Daily Update of 2011-10-18

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Vanessa Cardoni

Fact: 8,000 acres are taken care of thnx to grounds keeping staff employed by Goodwill – that's 6,000 football fields! http://t.co/44rt9o15 #

Goodwill® Reunites Donated POW/MIA Bracelet with Soldier’s Family

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Vanessa Cardoni

Earlier this summer, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago store associate Sheila Anderson was processing jewelry donations at the agency’s South Elgin, IL, location when she found a bracelet. Engraved with a name, military rank, branch of service, a date, and a country, the bracelet struck Anderson as more than a regular ID bracelet. Read on to learn how online research led Goodwill to learn more about the bracelet's history and reunite the piece of jewelry with a family member of the soldier it commemorates.

Goodwill® Reunites Donated POW/MIA Bracelet with Soldier's Family

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Vanessa Cardoni

Fact: 8,000 acres are taken ca…

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Vanessa Cardoni

Fact: 8,000 acres are taken care of thnx to grounds keeping staff employed by Goodwill – that’s 6,000 football fields! http://t.co/44rt9o15

My Story: Sam Olmo

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Vanessa Cardoni

As a high school student, Sam participated in a work experience program with Goodwill that taught him valuable job skills. He continued to work with Goodwill after graduation, and his great work ethic earned him the position of team leader. An employee specialist at his local agency saw how hardworking Sam was and helped him advance in his career by connecting him with a position as a mail clerk at Medco. Sam says he now enjoys being able to provide for himself and his mother, and is proud of his newfound independence. Read on to hear Sam tell his story.

Daily Update of 2011-10-15

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Vanessa Cardoni

Jorge from @GoodwillDenver is speaking live to the White House Council for Community Solutions re: education for youth http://t.co/mn6ocHdB # Thanks Lorie! RT @clutterdiet Love this article by @jdgibbons on @HuffingtonPost– From Deployment to Employment http://t.co/4F1DZm1s #

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