A year after signing an Executive Order establishing the President’s National Council for the American Worker, President Trump has declared July as Pledge to America’s Workers Month.
Pledge to America’s Workers Month
Orlando Goodwill Highlights Two 2019 Project COMPASS Graduates
Two Orlando teenagers recently achieved a goal they never thought possible. Pablo Rodriguez and Brandon Scoggins, both 18, graduated from high school, thanks to Project COMPASS, a partnership between Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (Orlando) and Orange County Public Schools.
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My Story: Thomas Murray
Thomas makes a difference in the lives of the elderly through his current job, but when he first reached out to Goodwill of Central Iowa, he was looking for a position to simply get him off the couch and be productive.
First Class Graduates from the Goodwill® Excel Center in St. Louis
On May 26, the first class of students graduated from St. Louis Excel Center, operated by MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries (St. Louis).
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Three Changes to the Job Search – Not Counting Technology
Technology has changed our lives in many ways, including how we conduct a job search. I have witnessed a number of recruiting and job coaching changes in my 30+ year career.
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Summer Sweaters
Sweaters, coats, and jeans in summer? Heck-to-the-yes. What’s that old adage-- something about finding exactly what you need when you’re not looking for it?
Making the DISABILITY VOTE Count
A national effort is underway from July 15 – July 19, 2019 to make the DISABILITY VOTE more influential. The REV UP Campaign coordinates National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW) each year on the third week of July to increase the political power of people with disabilities.
Youngstown Goodwill Launches Simulated CVS Pharmacy Training Lab to Help Build Ohio Workforce
On June 12, Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries (OH) and CVS Health unveiled a simulated CVS Pharmacy training program.
5 Tips for Networking at Social Events
Networking and growing your social network can help your chances of being hired, but I hear a few common challenges people have in social settings.
Three Reasons Why Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace is Essential
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace brings value to the company and you as an individual. Many of us first think of gender and race when considering diversity; it extends well beyond that to include national origin, age, culture, faith, disabilities, introvert/extrovert and a whole host of other areas.
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