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Five Ways to Avoid Virtual Workplace Burnout Before the Holiday Season

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Although we just celebrated Halloween, the holiday season is right around the corner. Quality time with friends and family, delicious foods, a break from work…these are just a small handful of things to look forward to in the future, especially during these seemingly bleak COVID-19 times.

Four Quick Projects to Scare Up Some Halloween Fun

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Halloween is almost here! But fear not, we have four easy — and very quick — DIY projects to add some frighteningly good fun to your safely, socially distanced festivities. All are simple, inexpensive and reuse items in new and spooky ways!

Get Out the Vote 2020

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I was able to cast my vote last week, as Virginia is one of the 42 states along with the District of Columbia that offers in-person early voting. My polling place was fresh out of “I Voted Early” stickers, so I took a “Future Voter” sticker instead. Probably meant for children, technically I’m a “Future Voter” as well since I’ll surely be voting again in another election.

My Story: Charlie Rutherford

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Charlie Rutherford was born with an intellectual developmental disability (IDD), and, for more than 25 years, he has worked for Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth in its Denton store.

Fostering Leadership and Inclusivity through Youth Mentorships

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Most of us can think of a handful of successful people off the top of our heads — at work, in our communities, in major industries all around the world. But what many of us may not think of right away is the one thing they likely all have in common: a mentor.

Four Safe and Creative Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costumes

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Like most things this year, Halloween is going to feel a bit different. But just because you may not go trick-or-treating this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t still get in the spooky spirit and have fun dressing up. No matter what your plans are this Halloween, you can still create a quick yet cute DIY costume at the last minute.

#Relief4Charities is Still a Priority

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Monitoring negotiations between Congress and the Administration as to whether there will be another COVID-19 relief package before the election has conjured images of Charlie Brown and Lucy playing with the political football.

Tips for Finding Your Next Career Opportunity

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In today’s virtual world, there are numerous online spots to search for your next career opportunity. But with so many available options, you might wonder what you should know before you start, which employment search engines you should use, and what role social media plays in job hunting.

My Story: Jeanne Najar-Marez

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When Jeanne Najar-Marez applied to the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) at Goodwill Industries of New Mexico (Albuquerque), she was looking for a resource to assist her with job training and employment. She had been out of the workforce for several years and had dealt with illness, homelessness and substance abuse during that time. She was on the waiting list in Bernalillo County, NM, for several months before she was able to enroll into SCSEP.

Now Hiring: Three Industries That Have Jobs Available

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If you’re looking for a new job or a change in your career path, here are some opportunities that seem to be pandemic-proof. Judging by their abilities to withstand this current economic depression, it’s likely that these positions could always be unaffected by economic trauma.

Four Ways To Plan for a Safe and Fun Halloween

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Like so many things in 2020, Halloween is going to look and feel different due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidelines that outline traditional trick-or-treating as a high-risk activity. For those who love the opportunity to dress up and be another person — or creature — for the night, this guidance can be upsetting. However, as we’ve adapted for the sake of our health and safety these past 7+ months, we can adapt again for Halloween, while still having a fun and enjoyable themed night. Keep reading for inspiration on how to have a safe, yet fun Halloween this year!