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Spring Break Statement Pieces to Keep You in Style All Spring

Posted on April 2, 2025 (April 2, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

White top and skirt set with yellow flowers

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.

My Goodwill Story: Rosemary

Posted on April 1, 2025 (April 1, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

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.

New Report Offers Valuable Insights into Gen Z’s Employment Struggles

Posted on March 26, 2025 (March 26, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

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

Congress Resolves Funding Impasse and Turns to President’s Priorities

Posted on March 20, 2025 (April 7, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

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.

Going for Bold Fashion This Women’s History Month

Posted on March 20, 2025 (March 20, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

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.

How to Further Your Career: Best Practices and Tips

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Vanessa Cardoni

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.

Goodwill® Recognizes Exceptional Achievements at 2025 Annual Meeting of the Conference of Executives

Posted on March 13, 2025 (March 13, 2025) by Adam Stiska

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

House Committee Revisits Workforce Training Reauthorization

Posted on March 7, 2025 (April 16, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

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).

My Goodwill Story – Yahaira

Posted on March 6, 2025 (March 7, 2025) by Vanessa Cardoni

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re sharing the story of Yahaira, a woman who had a clear goal and did the hard work to achieve it.

Cabinet Picks Advance in the Senate

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Vanessa Cardoni

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to advance the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer to be the next Secretary of Labor. The former U.S. Representative from Oregon received bipartisan support in the committee and her nomination will now be considered by the full Senate.

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