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My Story: Patrick Curtis

Posted on August 26, 2020 (August 27, 2020) by Katherine Michaud Smith

This past year has been one of transition for Patrick Curtis. After working for his family business for nearly 10 years, he discovered Goodwill’s Careers in Technology (CiT) program in the fall of 2019. At that time, he viewed a Goodwill® mission moment that was shared at a board of directors meeting for the YMCA Express at Gainsboro. Not only did the mission moment spark Patrick’s interest, but it also provided him with the realization that he could have the opportunity to work where his passion lies — in information technology.

In Ohio, Goodwill Helped Make Camp Dream a Reality

Posted on August 25, 2020 (August 25, 2020) by Katherine Michaud Smith

As summer plans fell apart for many this summer, Goodwill of South Central Ohio, the Pioneer Center, and the Ross County Park District came together to develop a new plan – Camp Dream.

How to Address Microaggressions You Have Experienced in the Workplace

Posted on August 24, 2020 (August 30, 2020) by Katherine Michaud Smith

Microaggressions are thinly veiled, everyday instances of discrimination. They can range from insults to comments or gestures. While they may not seem as damaging as more overt forms of oppression, they are harmful to our communities. Often, people are not quite sure how to address it when they are on the receiving end of a microaggression in the workplace, so we've compiled some tips to get you started.

Goodwill Helps Make Your Home Learning Space Functional and Fun

Posted on August 21, 2020 (August 20, 2020) by Katherine Michaud Smith

Back-to-school is going to be a lot different for many students (and teachers!) because of the COVID-19 pandemic. With many local schools opting for an online start to the year, students from kindergarten to grad school will be learning from home. Goodwill can help you create a functional and fun home learning space, including furniture, organization systems and decorations.

Goodwill Northern New England Recruits National Service Members to Serve in AmeriCorps Programs

Posted on August 18, 2020 (August 16, 2020) by Katherine Michaud Smith

Goodwill Northern New England (Goodwill NNE) is seeking 50 national service members who will serve in year-long AmeriCorps programs based multiple locations across Maine.

Microaggressions and the Harm They Cause

Posted on August 17, 2020 (August 30, 2020) by Charlene Sarmiento

Communities across the world are discussing and working through long-lasting societal problems around systemic discrimination, racism, sexism, homophobia and more. Education is key to understanding how systemic discrimination and racism impacts each of us, pervades our daily lives, and negatively impacts the lives and futures of people of color. As we all learn ways to become anti-racist, it’s important to learn about microaggressions and how to address them in the workplace.

Four Creative Ways to Create A Productive Remote Work/Learning Space

Posted on August 14, 2020 (August 5, 2020) by Felicia Czochanski

I don’t remember much about elementary school — it feels like a lifetime ago! — but some life advice my fourth-grade teacher gave to the class has stuck with me through the years: Find a spot in your home that is your dedicated work space. Choose anywhere you can focus, but not your bed. When you separate an area to be solely for work — not work and sleep — you’ll be more productive.

Voting in the Time of COVID-19

Posted on August 13, 2020 by admin

The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. Just over 55 years ago, during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson. I've always enjoyed the process of voting, reflecting on the sacrifices people have made so I can exercise my right, chatting with neighbors from my community, thanking poll workers and campaign staff, and of course receiving my "I voted" sticker.

Goodwill Serves Area Teens in Annual Summer Youth Work Program

Posted on August 11, 2020 (August 5, 2020) by Katherine Michaud Smith

As Dogwood Pass staff prepped its wild west town in Pike County for a Civil War reenactment, they were happy to have some extra help through Goodwill Industries of South Central Ohio’s summer youth program.

Assessing Your Skills for the Job You Want

Posted on August 10, 2020 (August 5, 2020) by Katherine Michaud Smith

One constant in the job market is change. Whether that change is the result of a pandemic, normal economic cycles, or ever-evolving technology, our ability to compete means we’ll need to be lifelong learners.

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