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Goodwill Promotes Digital Skills on the Hill

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This week, two dozen advocates from local Goodwill organizations from across the country visited Goodwill Industries International (GII) for a digital skills workshop and took advantage of the proximity to Capitol Hill to meet with their lawmakers.

My Story: Guadalupe Torres

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Guadalupe was diagnosed with Down Syndrome at birth, and later Mild Intellectual Disability Disorder. After graduating high school, Guadalupe joined the Goodwill S.T.A.R.S. program to learn life skills to achieve her maximum independence.

Top Five Tips for Making Halloween Costumes More Treat Than Trick for Your Pet

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Dressing up as your favorite pop culture icon or well-loved classic, like a zombie or ghost, is a great way to celebrate Halloween. But costumes are not just for people anymore.

Moving for a Job? Five Factors to Consider

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Opportunities for a job – or a better job – vary by community. No matter your education or skills, finding work may depend on location.

4 Easy Ways To Transition Your Home Into A Cozy Fall Oasis – Without Breaking The Bank

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Just a little bit of decoration can go a long way to welcoming the transition of a new season into your home.

Goodwill Celebrates Workers with Disabilities

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual opportunity to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a workforce inclusive of their skills and talents.

My Story: Randie Vines

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Plenty of people have had to fight their way to independence when they have a disability that prevents them from gaining meaningful employment. But, it takes a special kind of person to have to move forward with both a disability and a barrier. This was the experience of Randie Vines.

Self-Employment Pros, Cons and Resources

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Have you ever thought of starting your own business? Many people have. Before you make the move to self-employment, there are things to consider.

Orange is the New Orange

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Orange is the new Orange. Not on board yet? OK, hear me out. Orange is the one color that’s really, truly underappreciated.

Happy New Fiscal Year!

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Tuesday, October 1st marked the start of the Jewish new year and a new fiscal year for the federal government.

Why Do We Work?

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Why do we work? It seems like a simple question. However, there is more to it because we have different motivations.

Tabletop Blues

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As summer quickly fades into cooler nights, and the fall colors start to take hold, I’ve already begun to think about how we’re going to start prepping for indoor entertaining again, and — GASP — the holidays.