My Story: Brandy Eplion

Brandy is a prime example of the good that can erupt from perseverance. After finding herself living with her two kids in low-income housing, Brandy realized that she needed help and reached out to her local Goodwill for support. Her determination and commitment to hard work have changed her life and helped her succeed.

Tips for Finding a Job as an Older Worker

It’s true that some seniors are having a hard time finding work, but don’t get discouraged! Many companies are starting to recognize the value of hiring from the motivated, talented and largely untapped pool of older workers. While a lot of job search advice applies to workers of all ages, there are some tips you’ll want to pay special attention to as a senior.

Tips for Building a Halloween Potion Station

I love this time of year! It’s so fun to create a haunting mood in my home with eerie decor, spooky tunes, and so. many. candles. The potion station I’m building today could serve as the perfect spot to put out candy for trick-or-treaters or to set a mood in the entry way of your home during a Halloween party. Here are some tips for making an authentic looking apothecary!

Goodwill Celebrates National Employ Older Workers Week

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 continual contribution to today’s workforce. Last year, local Goodwill organizations collectively provided job-training and employment services to nearly 230,000 older workers – age 55 and over.

Compete in the Current Job Market as an Older Worker

Media coverage on the American economy paints a bleak picture for unemployed Americans, especially older job seekers. Talented workers have been laid off and now exceed the number of job openings, making the competition for jobs fierce. In today’s economy, your job hunt will take longer than ever before. If you’re an older worker looking for a new career, consider the following strategies to get ahead of your competition and gain employment.

How to Age Books with Tea and Tights

Yes, you read that title right! It turns out that it’s really easy to make thrifted tights into spooky spider webs and for tea to stain the pages of a secondhand book creating the perfect antique appearance for your Halloween décor.

Advocacy at Work

Goodwill Industries International hosted a number of newly appointed CEOs of local Goodwill organizations from around the country at our office in Rockville, MD and hit the Hill with our government relations team to discuss high-priority topics with lawmakers and staff.

My Story: Timothy Bruner

Tim demonstrates a determination to succeed and to make life better not only for himself but also for his son. Through his shear determination to become self-sufficient and independent, he is teaching his son, Ayden, valuable lessons on not giving up.

Networking Strategies for Older Workers Returning to the Job

Everybody should network as part of their career development. Building connections with people in and out of the workplace is a good way to find more job opportunities and advance. A network is valuable to older workers, particularly for those who haven’t been working but are looking to get back on the job. If you’re looking for advice to get back into the workplace, these strategies can help you leverage and build your network and find an easier way back to work.

Kid Storage 101: Managing Messes

Kids learn and grow by trying new things, exploring, and—yes, by making messes. With so many exciting experiences, they are naturally tempted to dive from one activity to the next with little (if any) regard for clean-up. One way that we can support their curiosity without stifling play is to create an environment in our homes that organizes activities in a way that makes sense to little ones. Good news for you—it may also save your feet from the dreaded Lego-stab.

The Importance of 12

The number 12 has been an important number for this Congress. To start, they only have 12 months to accomplish what they need before much of the attention begins to focus on 2018 mid-term elections. Also, Congress returned from the August recess for 12 legislative days this month. Here is a list of the 12 policy fights Congress faces and 12 ways in which you can stay informed and connect with lawmakers about each of these issues.

Career Assessment for Older Job Seekers

One of the first steps to take in any search for a new job is to perform a self-assessment—what are you interested in, what might you be good at, and what fields or job types match with those. This goes even for older workers; if you’re looking for a career, you should do an assessment. Here’s how.