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President Obama fulfilled his constitutional requirement to address the nation earlier this week with the annual State of the Union. The pundits will weigh in on whether or not the policies laid out will be achievable in a Republican-controlled Congress. The economists will debate what can be paid for and how. The journalists will count how many times the crowd clapped and stood. As an advocate, I looked for the programs that impact Goodwill® and the people we serve.

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Congratulations! Your résumé impressed the hiring manager, and now you’re invited you in to interview for the job you’ve been hoping for. Are you ready? Interviewing is something that you can prepare to excel at. On top of those tips, here are some resources that you can use to make sure that you’re ready and confident that you’re going to shine.

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Goodwill Industries of Central Michigan’s Heartland (Battle Creek) was recently highlighted in the Battle Creek Enquirer for the success of Goodwill Connects, which works to promote high school graduation, college and career readiness for students within the area’s four public school districts.

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Jobs. Workers. Helping people get ahead. These are all issues central to our mission here at Goodwill®. But some might ask: what about those individuals who came to the United States desperate for work even if it meant risking all? The U.S. House of Representatives gave its answer this past Wednesday: no.

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The e-reader vs. real books debate rages on! Many people have made the switch to paperless readers like Kindles or Nooks because they take up less space and are easier to carry around. Then there are those die-hard book readers who still prefer the thrill of cracking open a new spine and inhaling the distinct smell of a good old-fashioned printed book. Either way, there is one thing that can’t be denied: snuggling up with a new read (whether digital or physical) is a sure way to cure the winter blues.

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No matter what your age or career level, you can be confident in interviews by following three easy steps.

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Goodwill of Silicon Valley (San José) recently announced it will expand its mattress recycling program, thanks to a new partnership between the Goodwill, GreenWaste Recovery and the City of San José.

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While it can be really fun to splurge on a very special piece occasionally just because you love it, indulging in every new fashion or home décor craze is just not financially feasible for the average person. But that doesn’t mean your home or closet has to remain stagnant from season to season! With a little creativity and thrifting luck, it’s easy to recreate your favorite trends from thrift store finds.

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This week, the new 114th Congress convened with Republicans in control of both chambers for the first time since 2007. One of the first items on the House’s agenda is a bill to approve a pipeline that is estimated to have the potential to create more than 40,000 jobs. The bill in question is the Keystone Pipeline, a source of controversy; yet, it got me thinking about another pipeline of particular importance to American businesses, employers and workers – the talent pipeline.

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Whether you are changing career fields, re-entering the workforce or seeking a promotion, having a career plan is an absolute must. Creating the plan, however, isn’t always as easy as knowing your end goal. Here's how to assess your skills so you can best determine your next steps.

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The Los Angeles Lakers teamed up for one day of Do Good fun. On December 12 GSC launched their second annual Do Good Day campaign to encourage the community to do good for the community, the planet and each other.

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With Goodwill’s help, a man from Indiana lands a full-time job at a local plant. He is now saving to buy a house that he and his young son can call home.

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