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Cozy Comforts for Fall

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As I sit here playing connect the dots with the mosquito bite scars of summer still gracing my arms, I can’t wait for cooler weather to cover them up again. I’m a bit relieved that summer has officially come to a close, and not just because of the annual scratchy souvenirs they leave behind. If there’s one thing warmer months teach me every year, it’s that I’m best built to endure harsh nordic winters. Fall LEWKS are my jam.

The Reconciliation Bill Moves Closer to Reality      

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The House Committees have finished marking up their portions of the reconciliation bill, a $3.5 trillion measure investing in components of President Biden’s American Jobs Plan and American Families Plan.  Using reconciliation will allow the bill to pass with a simple majority and avoid a filibuster, however not every Democrat is onboard. Fighting within the party exists over the cost of the package and provisions related to taxation, drug pricing and climate change among others. 

A Moment of Reflection

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I was going to blog about the partisan markup held by the House Education and Labor Committee as they write their portion of the reconciliation bill. As noted in previous updates, the reconciliation measure will include investments in human infrastructure including workforce development and job training, childcare, free community college, paid leave and more – all of which could not garner bipartisan support in the infrastructure bill.

Workforce Month Highlights Need for Investment

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The U.S. Senate recently passed a resolution designating September as “National Workforce Development Month.” It’s a time to recognize the important contributions that local workforce stakeholders, including community-based organizations like Goodwill, provide in support of job seekers and career advancers, particularly those who have faced employment challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Back-To-School Trends for Moms

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As a mom, you have one of the most important – and difficult – jobs in the world. Navigating the pandemic with your family was no easy feat. Between shifting from shuttling kids to school in the morning to hosting Zoom school at your kitchen table, to keeping an upbeat and reassuring attitude in front of your family when you yourself weren’t sure what was happening, coming out on the other side of it now has to feel pretty good.

Ask Congress to Invest in Workforce Development

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The House of Representatives returned to Washington, DC for a moment during their summer recess for a crucial vote on the budget resolution. The budget resolution which already passed the Senate, sets the stage to allow committees to move forward with crafting the reconciliation package which will include investments outlined in President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda.

Goodwill is Never Too Cool for School

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Remember the night before the first day of school when you were little? Just thinking about all the new teachers, new friends, new faces, and new routines always had me practically vibrating with excitement at what the next day would hold. The smell of new crayons, the first-day outfit planning– it was all so routine, until last year.

My Story: Gloria Coe

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One in every five jobless Americans are people over the age of 55. At a time when employers need to build resilience, older workers can play a critical role. Older workers bring experience, reliability and perspective to every workplace setting.  

WARDROBE REFRESH TO SET YOU UP FOR ON-CAMPUS SUCCESS

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It’s that time of year again! The season of BBQs and fun in the sun is slowing down, and the slow hum of cicadas going back into their dens marks the countdown to back-to-school. Like the start of a new year, the commencement of a new school year makes for the perfect moment to reflect and do a refresh that will set you up for success.

Confessions of a Luxury-Obsessed Thrift Shopper

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With National Thrift Shop Day on the horizon – August 17th – it’s the perfect time to share my love letter to my local Goodwill store, and some serendipitous confessions of a luxury-loving second-hand shopper.

Beyond Back-to-School

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There are things you typically think about getting in preparation for your kids going back-to-school– clothes, shoes, and school supplies, for sure. But there are often things that they’ll need above and beyond those everyday basics that Goodwill can help with too. All those things that are parallel to school, like dances, extracurriculars, and sports are all good things to keep in mind.