According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 650,000 people are released from federal and state prisons every year. The overwhelming majority of incarcerated people will return to their communities at some point, and many will confront significant challenges to finding employment, housing, education and other opportunities when reentering society.
This blog will explain various techniques for collaborating well with others at work and why it is important to do so. Beyond outlining mere frameworks for strengthening teamwork, the following also intends to add to the discussion around how to best elevate your unique talents and the talents of others at work. The objective is to help you increase your individual contributions to organizational or company efforts while helping contribute to more successful group results, as well.
Spring break is the perfect time to celebrate friends and warmer weather. Tradition includes travel to a warmer place where you can relax and let loose after final exams. Sometimes, in the midst of studying and packing, you might not have time to head to multiple stores to shop—if any! Fortunately, Goodwill can be a one stop shop for all your vacation needs, a place where you can find special statement pieces at more affordable prices than retail that you’ll be wearing on repeat all spring and summer long.
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When Rosemary came to the U.S., she was met with a massive culture shock. She had moved to Hawaii, but with English as her second language and no previous work experience, she needed support to find the right job. Goodwill Hawaii (Honolulu) began helping Rosemary with her job search and gave her options for different types of training that she could pursue for a long-term career.
Insights from the 2025 McKinsey American Opportunity Survey show Gen Z is eager to get ahead. ROCKVILLE, MD — Today, Goodwill Industries International released Closing the Opportunity Gap, a report drawing on insights from the latest McKinsey American Opportunity Survey, a study of almost 10,000 Americans spotlighting their views on the current and future state
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Recently, the House and Senate agreed to pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The bill, which was signed into law by President Trump, averted a government shutdown that would have gone into effect on March 15 when the previous CR expired.
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Just like every woman has a unique voice, every woman has a unique style. It’s not always easy to speak out and be true to yourself. It can take courage to express yourself through your clothes, but we have plenty of women we can take inspiration from. As we celebrate Women’s History Month this March, I’m drawing inspiration and strength from the achievements of the amazing women in our lives, and throughout history. That can be a great place to start when it comes to going bold.
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It’s natural to want to further your career, but not everyone knows how. This blog answers some common questions surrounding advancement at work. What are the best ways to go about getting that new job title? What about ways to earn more money or take on more responsibilities? How can you stand out among a whole slate of other employees? Is a promotion at work currently worth your time and effort? To learn more, keep reading.
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Goodwill Industries International (GII) proudly announced the winners of its prestigious awards at the Annual Meeting of the Conference of Executives (AMCOE), which was held the first week of March in Augusta, Georgia. This year’s ceremony was truly remarkable, featuring two exceptional Hall of Fame inductees alongside four outstanding award winners. As they took the
The House Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee of the Education and the Workforce Committee recently held a hearing on strengthening the workforce system and improving outcomes for job seekers through the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
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