To set the mood for Halloween in your home, one of the easiest things you can do is to update your front door decor with a spooky little facelift. Since it’s the first thing you see when you arrive home, a display on your doorstep instantly creates whatever tone you want for the season. And, it’s easy to have a lot of fun with doorway decoration because, in such a small space, a little bit can go a long way. Today I want to share the spooky secrets that added spirit to my stoop with a DIY customized door mat and a bat frenzy Halloween “wreath.”
My Story: Miika Montonen
I have found my career after many turns, and I have worked at Goodwill Hamina in Finland for a while now. At first, I studied IT in vocational school, but after graduating, I couldn’t find a job in that field. After that, I was unemployed. I worked on some short-term contracts and continued my studies.
Goodwill® Celebrates National Voter Registration Day
Goodwill Industries International joins with the broader nonprofit community to recognize and participate in National Voter Registration Day (NVRD). NVRD is the day recognized to help our fellow citizens prepare to engage in the political process, specifically by helping them register to vote.
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Goodwill’s C3: Combining College and Career for Long-Term Success
With a goal of assisting 50,000 individuals this year, and placing 24,000 in jobs, Goodwill of North Georgia has all hands on deck to help people find new or better employment. One of the many ways they are getting the job done? C3: College Career Catalyst.
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The Extroverted Job Hunter – Pros and Cons
If you’re an extrovert you enjoy certain advantages when interviewing for a job, but you also need to be aware of potential liabilities. Let’s explore…
Goodwill® Finds for Foodies
Most of the foodies I know think of brand new cookware and kitchen gadgets when they need to update their collection, but there are so many reasons to shop thrift stores for cookery (yes, even for serious chefs!). The first that comes to mind for me is price—new pots and pans can be unreasonably expensive. After that there’s the surprise of finding culinary favorites that aren’t available straight from a catalog anymore.
Recognizing the Economic Impact of Workforce Development
Workforce Development Professionals Month, held in September of each year, honors workforce development organizations, professionals, and partnerships that play a vital role in the U.S. economy. It was created by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals to recognize the hardworking people who serve job seekers and employers by developing potential and connecting people with employers in their communities. If you live in the U.S., within 10 miles of your home is a Goodwill organization working to make your community stronger via workforce development opportunities that help people learn, earn, plan, and achieve their dreams.
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High School Focuses on Goodwill Services, Increases Graduation Rate
Goodwill’s Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, a best-fit charter school for teens experiencing circumstances that may become barriers to education, recently celebrated its graduating class of 2018. The graduation rate for the school is up 45% over last year.
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The Introverted Job Seeker: Pros and Cons
As an introvert you find interviews a real challenge. But there’s hope. Play to your strengths and minimize your liabilities. Here are some tips…
Goodwill®: The Place to Go for Disney Delights
I know a lot of families whose lives seem to revolve around Disney. They’re always counting down to their next Magic Kingdom trip or sharing photos from their last. On weekends, days blend one into the next through a stream of themed movies, board games and dolls. It seems like one family member or another is always repping the magical brand on their clothing and you’re not surprised at all when they trick-or-treat as characters from Frozen. For some people, Disney is a way of life. Today we’ll be sharing some of the thriftiest Disney adventures we can find!
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