This week, House Republicans unveiled a $3.5 trillion spending plan that proposes to reduce the national debt. The proposal, which aims to balance the budget by 2040, relies heavily on significant spending reductions for a number of popular social programs including Medicare, Medicaid and food stamps. Education and job training programs would also be consolidated.
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Tom from Des Moines, IA, asks, "I've heard that a local employer is increasing its call center staff. What kind of skills do I need to be successful there?"
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Goodwill supporter and professional football player Donald Driver took to the dance floor last night with energy and athleticism on the premier of the 14th season of ABC’s hit show, “Dancing with the Stars.” The Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver began his relationship with Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin (Milwaukee) in March 2003, signing autographs
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Goodwill supporter and professional football player Donald Driver took to the dance floor last night with energy and athleticism on the premier of the 14th season of ABC’s hit show, “Dancing with the Stars.” The Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver began his relationship with Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin (Milwaukee) in March 2003, signing autographs
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Daniel Watson, who is deaf, previously owned a vending machine business in Alabama; however, business slowed down and he began losing money. He closed the business and moved to Marietta, GA, where he worked several jobs for short periods of time but could not maintain employment.
A 'motivation partner' is one of the best ways to jump-start your organizing goals. Just like having a workout partner, having a friend to be accountable to is a great way to make sure your projects get done.
Goodwill Industries International, Inc. (GII) is looking forward to conducting its sixth annual Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, April 17. As Congress considers what can be accomplished before the elections, GII is working to ensure that our elected leaders recognize the resources that Goodwill’s enterprise, comprised of 158 community-based organizations, brings to the
Alyssa from Roanoke, VA, asks, “I have computer phobia! How do I conquer my fear of using computers so that I'm more employable?”
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Fifteen companies at a Goodwill hosted job fair in Augusta, GA, last week were looking to fill more than 500 positions. More than 700 job seekers turned out for the event. “So many people are looking. I wanted to be here first thing,” said one job seeker.
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Gradlin grew up in a tough area of Shreveport, LA where gang influence, frequent fights and peer pressure took its toll. After dropping out of high school, Gradlin was arrested for robbery. While incarcerated, Gradlin become involved with Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana. Hear how Gradlin overcome his criminal background and is now on a path to success.
Federal spending is under an intense microscope this year. Unless Members of Congress hear clear support for the workforce system from stakeholders and others that support job training, it will likely be a tempting target for federal budget cuts. Spending and deficit reduction will likely be fiercely debated during this Congressional session, dominated by election-year
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Magdalene from Shreveport, LA, asks, "I'd like to move up the career ladder and think a mentor would help. How do I find a good mentor?"
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