By Laura Walling, Senior Director of Government Relations, Goodwill Industries International The short period following the mid-term election and before the start of the next Congress is referred to as the “lame duck”. Lawmakers spend the bulk of this time negotiating details for must-pass bills like funding the federal government. The House passed several bipartisan
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Apprenticeship Programs Offer a Pathway to Good Jobs
Apprenticeship programs are a proven training model and provide a critical talent pipeline to address some of our nation’s pressing workforce challenges, such as rebuilding vital infrastructure, promoting advanced manufacturing, expanding the green energy economy, and ensuring equitable access to career opportunities in in-demand industries.
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Celebrating American Democracy: Let’s Get #VoteReady!
On Tuesday November 8, millions of Americans will head to the polls to cast their ballots, effectively electing all 435 House of Representatives members, 34 senators, 36 governors, and many more elected officials. Your vote is your voice and your power. Some elections have been decided by only six votes.
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver Deadline Looms Near
If you have a federal student loan and work in government or a non-profit, the scariest thing that can happen to you on Halloween is missing out on debt relief via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) limited PSLF waiver.
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Commerce Department Summit Highlights Community Investments and Partnerships
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently hosted the first national summit of community organizations to promote the relaunch of the department’s Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo spoke at the event and urged community-based organizations to take an active role in implementing major new federal investments in infrastructure, broadband, digital equity, and manufacturing in their communities.
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Goodwill® Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Goodwill Industries International is proud to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). In his Presidential Proclamation, President Biden urged Americans to embrace the talents and skills that workers with disabilities bring to the workplace.
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Lawmakers Approve Stopgap Funding Bill
With just hours to spare before the midnight deadline that would have shut down much of the federal government, President Biden signed into law a short-term funding bill for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The stopgap measure, known as a Continuing Resolution, funds the government at current levels of spending until December 16.
Goodwill Advancing Digital Inclusion
October 3 - 7 marks National Digital Inclusion Week 2022, a time to promote digital equity and advance essential digital skills, digital literacy, and affordable internet connections for people in need. It is also an opportunity to highlight the importance of community-based digital skills training and supportive services in tackling America’s digital divide.
Congress Continues to Negotiate Federal Funding
After recently returning from summer recess, lawmakers are already anxious to get back home for the final weeks of election season. But first they must avoid a government shutdown by passing a temporary funding bill which must be approved by September 30 when the fiscal year ends.
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Celebrate #NationalVoterRegistrationDay on September 20
Goodwill Industries International is excited to be part of a national effort to strengthen our democracy by registering voters on this year’s National Voter Registration Day, which will take place on September 20, 2022 and marks the 10th anniversary of this nationwide celebration.
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Building a Talent Pipeline During Workforce Development Month
Goodwill® is celebrating National Workforce Development Month throughout September. It is a time to recognize the significant impact made by workforce professionals in building a resiliently skilled and inclusive workforce by providing job seekers and career advancers with community-based training, employment, and support services.
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Spread the Word about the Affordable Connectivity Program
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of affordable high-speed internet service in many households across the country has made it difficult for millions of Americans to access virtual training, find jobs and build their digital skills.
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