Like millions of workers, my day starts with a commute. While the mere mention of the word, “commute” is enough to make most workers groan, my ride is a daily highlight because it takes me past a list of must-see Washington, DC sites, starting with the Marine Corps (Iwo Jima) Memorial, and continuing with Arlington National Cemetery. Whether it’s Veterans Day, Memorial Day or any other day of the year, as my thoughts drift from the wife and kids to my daily to-do list, these adjacent memorials never fail to give purpose to my day by reminding me of the sacrifices made, and being made, by people who have served in the armed forces and their families.
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Translate Your Volunteer Experience Into Employment
Did you know that working for free can help you transition into your dream job? Volunteering increases your chances of employment. One 2013 study showed that “volunteers have a 27 percent higher likelihood of finding a job after being out of work than non-volunteers.” That number almost doubles for certain groups, such as those without high school diplomas. Here’s how volunteering ups your employment odds.
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Who's Prepared to Network at a Career Fair?
The key to attending any career fair is to have a well-prepared résumé, references, portfolio, appearance and a plan to network. Do you think that these example job seekers have come to the fair prepared to network?
Who’s Prepared to Network at a Career Fair?
The key to attending any career fair is to have a well-prepared résumé, references, portfolio, appearance and a plan to network. Do you think that these example job seekers have come to the fair prepared to network?
How to Sell Your Military Leadership and Skills to Employers
It is all too often that a veteran is confronted with challenges of articulating and translating their knowledge, skills and abilities to the civilian job market. However, if you focus on what you acquired in the military and focus on core key attributes, you can make your experience work to your advantage.
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Two Goodwill Agencies Recognized for Service to Veterans, Military Families
In 2013, Bank of America and Goodwill launched the Vested in Veterans initiative with Goodwill agencies in Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles and San Antonio. This year, the two organizations joined together to recognize Goodwill’s best practices in veterans services by designating two agencies as Vested in Veterans Centers of Excellence.
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Goodwill® and the Walmart Foundation Stand Up
Connecting Veterans to their Next Mission ROCKVILLE, MD — Thanks to a $5 million grant from the Walmart Foundation, new career services will be available to veterans in Astoria, NY; Buffalo, NY; Fort Worth, TX; Oxnard, CA; San Antonio, TX; Santa Ana, CA; San Diego, CA; Waco, TX; and Winston-Salem, NC. With this grant, Goodwill
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Goodwill® Honors Veterans by Offering Holistic Programs for Successful Re-Entry to Civilian Life
ROCKVILLE, MD —Each November 11, while millions of Americans honor the contributions and sacrifices of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, Goodwill® rededicates itself to providing holistic programs and services so that returning veterans can successfully re-enter civilian life. Currently, there are more than 22 million veterans who have reintegrated back into
$5 Million Walmart Foundation Grant Helps Goodwill Connect Veterans and Their Families with Job Success and Support
Operation: GoodJobs Learns from Pilot Program and Expands to Four States with High Concentrations of Veterans ROCKVILLE, Md. — The Walmart Foundation has granted $5 million to Goodwill Industries International to expand Operation: GoodJobs, an initiative that equips military veterans and their families with the tools they need to earn employment and ensure long-term financial
