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Celebrate Older Workers

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Each year during the last full week in September, the US Department of Labor (DOL) and the workforce development community celebrates older workers by marketing their value and contribution to the workforce in the past, present and future.

Great Resume Resources – and Top Five Resume Mistakes

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Writing an effective resume can be challenging. There are great resources to help you communicate your capabilities and experience.

Practice Self-Care With Luxurious Fabrics – At Affordable Prices – Thanks To Goodwill

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There’s something truly bittersweet that comes with the transition of seasons. You’re not quite ready to release your grip on the great memories and adventures that occurred during the previous season, but there’s still the thrill of change in the air – sometimes quite literally.

Are you #VoteReady?

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While presidential elections get the media attention, “off-year” elections are a chance for voters to elect men and women who will have immediate impacts on their daily lives. Several states will be holding elections this November 5th.

MY STORY: Dylan Snell

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Dylan Snell was a high school dropout with a criminal background by age 19. With support from Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, he earned a high school diploma and is now a project manager at an electrical supply company.

Three Tips for Managing Stress on the Job

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Stress. We have all experienced at least some level of stress in our lives, whether it be financial, health, work or in our relationships. Today I will share three tips for dealing with work-related stress.

Fall Handbag Inspiration, So You Can Carry Your World On (Or Off) Your Shoulders

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More often than not, I find myself leaving my apartment with just my phone. I’ve seriously downsized the amount of things I carry with me when I go out, keeping all of my most-used credit cards, license and some cash in the back of my phone case.

Congress Returns from Recess

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As Congress wraps up their first week back in session after a six-week long recess, much remains on their list of priorities. First and foremost is to hammer out a deal to keep the government open past the September 30 end of the fiscal year.

3 Unique DIY Ideas to Make a Spooky Halloween Entryway!

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Halloween is one of our favorite times of year and offers plenty of opportunities to show your fun, scary or original side off to friends and family. Give guests a treat before ever opening the door.

Three Challenges – and Possible Solutions – in a Multi-Generational Workplace

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For the first time in our history, there are five generations in the workplace. While every person is unique, we see generational differences in how we conduct business and communicate, differences that can present challenges in the workplace. Let’s explore three today.

Secondhand September

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The ninth month of the year has always been a special one. The return of cool breezes, the leaves beginning to turn, and back-to-school season. It also has a more recent addition to the list of celebration-worthy arrivals. It now also marks the return of Secondhand September

Tell Your Senators to ACT NOW to Protect Jobs for People with Disabilities and Veterans

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Nonprofit agencies including many local Goodwill organizations provide a critical source of employment through the AbilityOne Program to nearly 40,000 people with significant disabilities, including more than 2,800 veterans with disabilities.