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Support Goodwill on the Hill

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A bipartisan effort is underway in Congress to seek relief for charitable nonprofits. Please take a moment to take action and contact Congress and ask that they support nonprofits during their time of need. We currently have two pre-written letters that you can send your local law-makers.

My Story: Annette Cohen

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Prior to enrolling in the digital skills program at Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (Greenville, SC), Annette Cohen was at a critical juncture in her job search. As she assessed opportunities, she found that the she was either over- or under-qualified for many of the roles she was interested in. For support with her job search, Cohen went to her local Goodwill Job Connection center.

Launching in Pandemic: Tips for Graduates Entering Careers

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Class of 2020 grads are wrapping up their studies virtually and may be getting diplomas via mail rather than crossing a stage to cheers. With a pandemic and economic crash, it is a tough time for all involved. On the bright side, you’ll have your degree, and soon it’ll be time to launch your career.

Your Advocacy Matters

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Goodwill Industries International is proud to be working with many fellow charitable organizations seeking relief for nonprofits in future legislation. We need your continued help to urge Congress to include nonprofit tracks in future relief packages. In this time of uncertainty and waiting, one thing remains sure: your advocacy matters.

How to Job Search While Staying at Home

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While most of us are living under stay-at-home orders, we can still continue our job searches. Applying for jobs online is common, but the change is in what may happen next.

Urge Congress to Remember Nonprofits

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The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic facing the country is having a profound impact on charitable organizations like Goodwill to provide additional services in an unprecedented manner. Goodwill Industries International has joined more than 200 nonprofits in a request that Congress include a nonprofit track in any future COVID-19 relief package.

My Story: Gunner Pemberton

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Traditional schooling isn’t always the right option for students. This was true for Gunner Pemberton, who was referred to Goodwill to obtain his GED.

9 Tips to Ace Your Phone Interviews

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Job hunting is a long and tricky process. You’ve reached out to countless companies, uploaded dozens of personalized cover letters and résumés and, low and behold, you finally landed the initial phone interview!

The Culture We’ve Been Looking For

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A few years ago I wrote a blog about why Goodwill needs a lobbyist. I talked about our public policy priorities, the work of our government relations team, and the role that advocates can play.

ACTION ALERT: Nonprofits Need Your Help

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As the COVID-19 pandemic deepens, America’s charities are frontline responders, providing both direct employment and vital services to those in need. Times like this are when America relies on charitable nonprofits the most.