All young people can benefit from the support and guidance offered by a nurturing mentor. For opportunity youth and youth from underserved populations in particular, strong mentoring relationships can help foster positive life and social skills, bolster self-esteem, improve academic achievement, and promote leadership development.
After a rocky start, the new Congress is underway. The House has a newly elected Speaker and is solidifying committee assignments, while the Senate convened briefly to be officially sworn in and will return on January 23.
It’s amazing to think 2023 is already here. There’s so much to look back on in the past year, and so much to look forward to in the months to come. The new year comes with an energy shift. Opportunities are endless, positive change feels ripe for the taking. Part of this is due to the clean slate of an empty calendar waiting to be filled up, and part of this comes with reflection.
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“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Network, network, network.” You’ve heard it all before, right? So what does it mean to network… and to do a good job of it? Today I’ll take a look at the three P’s of networking: purpose, people, and process.
January is a time for a restart. A blank slate that opens into a full 365-day span of opportunity. 2023 is set up to be a good year, according to the Chinese Zodiac.
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Jacob Barrett epitomizes the adage, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” For Jacob, who has a visual impairment, is deaf and has a disability, the added layers of challenges never prevented him from reaching for and achieving his goals.
Donate unwanted items to Goodwill and get your home organized for 2023 ROCKVILLE, MD., December 28, 2022— Each year, many people set resolutions for the New Year holiday to help improve their lives. January is National Get Organized Month, a time to sort through and declutter your home. Consider donating your unwanted household items and clothing
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As we head into the New Year, one of the most common resolutions is consistently to build and maintain a healthier lifestyle, including exercising more and eating better. Whether you’re aiming to hit the gym or leverage your home gym or yoga mat more this year, the first step to success could be a workout wardrobe refresh – and it doesn’t have to break the bank.
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Especially during the holidays, it’s the thought that counts more than anything else. This is the season when people tend to be more generous – whether it’s with a donation or spending extra time with someone in need, or even thinking of unique presents for the special people in one’s life.
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By Laura Walling, Senior Director of Government Relations, Goodwill Industries International The short period following the mid-term election and before the start of the next Congress is referred to as the “lame duck”. Lawmakers spend the bulk of this time negotiating details for must-pass bills like funding the federal government. The House passed several bipartisan
