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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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…
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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Labor Day marks the end of summer – a time when kids go back to school, public pools close, vacations cease, and Congress goes back in session after a long recess. While the Senate did remain in session over much of August, not everyone showed up for votes and they made little progress on approving
When Nancy Ramos-Sanchez was 16, she and her family went to Mexico on a summer vacation. She spent most of that summer with a boy she met there and decided that she would run away with him right before her family was due to return to the states. As her family left for Texas, Nancy
You’ve applied online. Their last line says, “No phone calls, please.” Should you call? If so, what should you say?
One decor trend that will probably always have a place in my heart is that of a whimsical woodland. It’s (of course) adorable in nurseries, but this charming style can also be surprisingly sophisticated in other areas of the home. The best part? With a little creativity and some thrifting luck you can cash in on the trend for a fraction of the price that’s being asked in fancy home decor stores.
With Labor Day next week it’s hard to believe that summer is already coming to an end. This summer many local Goodwill organizations have taken advantage of the August congressional recess to engage with their elected officials by having them visit their locations to see firsthand the work and services they provide in their communities.
Goodwill Industries of North Florida (Jacksonville) proudly partners with their local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops for the Good Turn for Goodwill program. This program teaches troops about the importance of recycling and philanthropy within their communities.
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As we approach fall, it’s back to school time and the end of summer vacations. Fall also marks one of the top two “seasons” for hiring. Are you ready to make the most of this peak hiring time?
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