Snow Day Chic With Goodwill

There’s something so beautiful about New York City in the wintertime, with snow dusting the fire escapes with fluffy, sparkling white and lining the streets with a cold weather glow.

Resolve to be a Goodwill Advocate

The year 2019 and the first session of the 116th Congress came to a close with a few public policy wins that could benefit local Goodwill organizations and the people they serve.

Career Success via Options Other than a College Degree: Apprenticeship, Industry Credential or Learning a Trade

For much of the past 40 years, we heard a college degree is the way to get ahead. The Georgetown Center for Workforce Development and Education has done extensive analysis to demonstrate that, while two out of three entry-level jobs in the industrial economy demanded a high school diploma or less, now two out of three jobs demand at least some education or training beyond high school.

When Serendipity Strikes

Have you ever seen something that made you swoon, but you knew it could probably never be yours? Have you ever wanted something for so long, but it just kept staying out of reach? The serendipitous search opportunities at your local Goodwill is here to fulfill your dreams.

The New Must-Have: Lifelong Learning

Years ago, having a high school diploma or college degree was enough to earn and keep a job. Today, countless studies report education and credentials are the pathway to greater earning potential.

The Goodwill Moment

Have you ever had the Goodwill moment? That second of heart fluttering and disbelief when you pick something up off the rack and think it’s too good to be true?

Federal Funding and Tax Deal

Perhaps Congress is feeling the holiday spirit, or lawmakers recognize that we’re heading into an election year, or our collective advocacy efforts have paid off – whatever the motivation, Congress (the House and Senate) and the Administration have reached a deal on federal funding and a year-end tax bill, thus averting a government shutdown.

Three Tips to Become a Better Listener

Ever sit through an interview or work conversation and not remember what was said? Effective listening takes effort. Let’s explore three tips to becoming a better listener.

Denim Dreaming

The perfect pair of jeans is an elusive beast. They’re the real-life woman equivalent of Cinderella’s glass slipper, but much more durable and definitely more practical.

Celebrate the First Step Act

This month marks the first anniversary of the signing of the First Step Act of 2018, a landmark criminal justice reform bill.

My Story: Victoria Kaufman

Victoria is a freshman engineering major with a bright future ahead of her. She’s the daughter of immigrant parents who came to the U.S. as refugees from Russia. Last summer, Victoria enrolled in Goodwill’s Summer Bridge program (Goodwill Industries of Denver), designed to support low income and first-generation college students.

Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems

You just clicked the button to submit your online job application to the employer’s applicant tracking system (ATS). Let’s explore what these systems are and why companies use them.