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New to Thrifting? How to Shop at Thrift Stores

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Jenna Pfueller

Do you remember your first time thrifting? The nervousness, the uncertainty -- the thrill? The first trip to Goodwill® is always the start of something great, but it’s been so long since I’ve been a thrift shopper that I sometimes forget that other people might not be. I mean, I’ve literally made it my mission to study thrift culture. So when I recently heard my friend utter the words “I’ve never been to a thrift store before,” I was in shock. I knew I had to introduce her to the awesomeness of thrift life.

New Workforce Board Outlines Goals and Key Issues

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Mitch Coppes

The American Workforce Policy Advisory Board held its first meeting at the White House. Established through an executive order signed by President Trump in 2018, the Board is comprised of leaders from the private sector, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and state governments. The group will provide recommendations to the interagency National Council for the American Worker on ways to promote career education, workforce training, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning opportunities.

Helms College Equipping Students to Fill the Gap in Middle-Skill Labor Shortage

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Vanessa Cardoni

A report released by the Southern Regional Education Board affirms the value of Helms College’s model of providing a solid knowledge base with experiential learning opportunities to equip students to fill an ever-increasing number of middle-skills jobs. With campuses in Macon and Augusta, Helms College is a private, independent postsecondary career school sponsored by Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. and is licensed by the Georgia Non-Public Post-Secondary Education Commission.

Disabilities and the Job Interview

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Randy Wooden

Interviewing can be a very nerve-racking experience. Aside from answering a lot of employer questions and asking a few of your own, what if you have a delicate topic in your present or past? Should you bring it up? If so, when? And how?

Say Yes to the (Thrifted) Dress

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Jenna Pfueller

Well now that we’re past the holidays and Valentine’s Day, chances are few of you out there are in wedding planning mode. So let me be the first to tell you-- you’re about to take a wild ride on the sticker shock express. But fear not. Simply put down the bridal magazines and cancel your appointment at the fancy bridal store. Goodwill® is the best place to start.

Goodwill Industries International (GII) Announces Public Policy Agenda for the 116th Congress

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Laura Walling

Goodwill® works to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, and helping people in need reach their full potential through learning and the power of work. The focus areas of the public policy agenda (Employment and Skills Attainment, Economic Mobility, and Nonprofit Social Enterprise) support Goodwill’s mission.

My Story: Adelis Mendoza

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Vanessa Cardoni

My name is Adelis Mendoza. I am 33 years old and I have an intellectual disability. I live in a Caracas neighborhood called José Félix Rivas. I came to Goodwill Venezuela with the intention of finding a job, because it is very difficult for people like me to find a job. At Goodwill I found much more than a job!

This Tax Season, Head to Your Local Goodwill® for Free Preparation Services

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Savanna Mickens

Tis the season of tax preparation! According to a recent survey by TaxSlayer, more than half of U.S. adults find the tax-filing process stressful. Luckily, local Goodwill organizations are willing to take this burden off your shoulders, at no cost! More than 20 local Goodwill organizations across the nation offer free tax preparation services.

Three Tips for Stay at Home Parents Returning to the Workplace

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Randy Wooden

Societal trends have certainly changed over the decades. These days it’s less likely than ever before for children to be in a two-parent household where one parent elects to remain home while the other is employed.

Ramp Up Your On-The-Go Lifestyle With An Athleisure Upgrade

Posted on February 22, 2019 (May 27, 2019) by Felicia Czochanski

Athleisure has been infiltrating the fashion market and is expected to do so through the new year. As people make their new year’s resolutions, some of them may be to make 2019 a healthier year, with more time spent focusing on strengthening their muscles and minds. Athleisure - a mix between loungewear and workout clothes - can help people reach their health goals.

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